Now citizens of Nauru are required to obtain visas for travel and transit to the United Kingdom. Those who received Electronic Travel Authorisations (ETAs) before 15:00 GMT on 9 December will benefit from a 6-week grace period, provided they arrive in the UK no later than 15:00 GMT on 20 January 2026.
According to the UK government, the reason for revising the visa arrangements is that the authorities have identified “significant risks to border and national security,” and the Nauru programme itself is considered “particularly vulnerable to abuse.”
Of course, despite having a more flexible compliance framework compared to the Caribbean, the level of due diligence in the Nauru program certainly meets the standard requirements for obtaining a UK tourist visa.
The program excludes individuals with criminal records, politically exposed persons (PEPs), and anyone listed on international sanctions registers. The required investment threshold of $105,000 also indicates a high income level and investor status.
As visa-free access increasingly becomes a tool of political pressure, holding residency in a European country — such as Greece — offers far more stable opportunities for both personal security and mobility. It allows not only visa-free travel within the Schengen Area but also legal residence in the EU, the ability to open bank accounts, develop a business, access healthcare services, and pursue education.
