Sources and methodology
Where the facts come from
I use primary sources first. The main ones:
- The Nauru Program Office: programme website, contribution and fees, how to apply and eligibility and frequently asked questions.
- The Government Gazette of Nauru: the Amendment Regulations 2026 (Gazette No. 32 of 2026) with the fee schedules, and the Special Project notice (Gazette No. 36 of 2026) that created the $90,000 offer.
- Practice notes and data published by BRIDGES: the Nauru programme page, the passport index, and articles on costs, visa-free travel, taxes, dual citizenship, applicants from Russia, Nauru versus Vanuatu and Nauru versus the Caribbean.
How I check and date information
- Each article shows an "Updated" date. It changes only when the facts are reviewed.
- Fees are quoted as the Program Office and the regulations publish them, and figures from BRIDGES are labelled as such.
- Where sources differ, I show both. Examples: the end date of the $90,000 offer (31 December 2026 on the official site, 30 June 2026 in the gazette notice) and the number of visa-free destinations (83 in the BRIDGES index, over 85 on the official site).
- Information I could not find in official sources, such as the status of applicants from Russia and the tax rates, is marked as coming from BRIDGES.
How often the guides are updated
All articles are reviewed at least once a quarter, and immediately after the Program Office or Cabinet changes the rules. I watch three topics most closely: the contribution after the offer ends, the rules for restricted nationalities and the EU visa waiver.
Corrections
If you find an error, please tell us through the contact page. Corrections are made and the update date is changed.