COVID-19 Precautionary Measures in Nauru ( 29 May Update)

*Can a resident enter the country? *

• Yes

• Citizens and residents are allowed to enter.

*Can a foreigner enter the country? *

• Yes with exceptions

• Foreign nationals are allowed to enter.

• Travellers intending to visit Nauru via air or sea must have either spent 14 days in Australia (excluding the state of Victoria), Cook Islands, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Micronesia (Federated States), New Caledonia, New Zealand, Niue, Palau, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Taiwan, Tonga, Tuvalu or Vanuatu or must apply for exemption at least three days prior to travel to Nauru. Nauru authorities have the right to accept or reject the request.

• If any traveller who has transited through, or was in Hong Kong, mainland China, Iran, Macao, Korea, Italy, Europe, Asia or US within 21 days before travel to Nauru will not be allowed to enter.

• In the case of maritime travellers:

• A vessel arriving directly from any of the following countries and without contact with any other vessel is allowed to enter the port at Aiwo district in Nauru: Australia (excluding the State of Victoria), Cook Islands, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Micronesia (Federated States), New Caledonia, New Zealand, Niue, Palau, Samoa, Solomon Island, Taiwan, Tonga, Tuvalu or Vanuatu.

• A vessel arriving from any country other than the above-listed countries must have spent 14 days at sea without any contact with other vessels before entering the port at Aiwo district in Nauru.

*Is a test required on arrival? *

• No with exceptions

• All travellers will be asked questions regarding travel history, any symptoms and will be asked to undergo temperature checks.

• In the case of maritime travellers:

• All travellers in the vessel will undergo a COVID-19 test.

• On arrival at a seaport, health screening will be carried out by the authorities.

Is a test certificate allowed?

• Yes

• Test certificate issued outside Nauru is allowed; however, the certificate must be in English or a certified translation to English.

• The test must be based on nasal or oral swab.

*Test certificate required? *

• Yes with exceptions

• Passengers must have a negative COVID-19 PCR test result issued within three days before departure from the first embarkation place.

• The negative COVID-19 test report is not required for passengers arriving via sea.

*Is quarantine required on arrival? *

• Yes

• All persons arriving in Nauru are required to enter quarantine upon arrival for 14 days before being released into the community.

*Entry form required? *

• Yes

• All arriving passengers must fill the health declaration form available at this link.

Airline restrictions

• Moderate

• Flights are operating, but commercial flights to and from Nauru are very limited.

• Flights to and from Brisbane are operating regularly.

Border restrictions

• Moderate

• The government is requesting passengers to avoid non-essential travel.

Curfew restrictions

• Minimal

• A state of public emergency is in place until further notice.

• The government has not enforced any lockdown or social distancing protocols within the country.

Social distancing restrictions

• Minimal

• People are encouraged to maintain social distancing measures.

• Workplaces are open and maintaining hygiene practices.

Internal travel restrictions

• Minimal

• Public transportation is not available in Nauru, thus there are no restrictions.

• Private vehicles are allowed to circulate.

*Non-essential shops open? *

• Yes

• Shops are open.

*Restaurants open? *

• Yes

• Restaurants are open with COVID-19 restrictions.

*Bars and cafes open? *

• Yes

• Bars are open maintaining COVID-19 restrictions.

*Masks required in public? *

• Yes

• Individuals are advised to wear face masks all the time. Travellers must wear face masks during the duration of the flight.

Other

• Schools are open.

The COVID-19 epidemic is constantly changing worldwide. Travel and border restrictions may change with little or no notice. Airlines may have their own requirements for testing, masking, and distancing. It is recommended that travellers carry a supply of face masks since the requirement can vary by location. It is recommended that travellers practice social distancing and maintain a 6-foot distance other individuals and avoid crowded areas. Check with your airline, booking agent, or country's embassy for information on your specific travel plans