Moving to Nauru from Fiji

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Fiji to Nauru — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Fiji to Nauru.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Fiji to Nauru, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
105 ↑ 15% vs 2015

people born in Fiji live in Nauru · UN DESA

Who's moving to Nauru?

Top countries of origin for Nauru's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Fiji to Nauru.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

FJ
5.3
NR
8.0

Fiji performs better than Nauru across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

FJ
$548
NR
$2,474
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2015

affects wait times and access to care

FJ
8.1
NR
12.5

Nauru generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Fiji leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

FJ
1.6t
NR
0.0t

Nauru performs significantly better than Fiji across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

FJ
2.5
NR
9.3

Nauru performs significantly better than Fiji across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

FJ
4.3%
NR
23.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

FJ
$13,600
NR
$11,400

Fiji performs better than Nauru across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

FJ
74.3 yrs
NR
67.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

FJ
10.1
NR
7.8

Nauru generally does better on family life, though Fiji leads in life expectancy.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Fiji and Nauru. To live, work, or study long-term in Nauru, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Nauru's immigration authority.

Fiji passport

Fiji passport holder visiting Nauru

Visa on Arrival
Fiji passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Nauru.
Nauru passport

Nauru passport holder visiting Fiji

Visa Free
Nauru passport holders can enter Fiji without a visa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Nauru?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Nauru has 9.3 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Nauru safe for expats?

Fiji performs better than Nauru across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Nauru compared to Fiji?

Nauru generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Fiji leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 12.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Nauru, compared to 8.1 in Fiji. Nauru scores 60 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Fiji: 58).

What language do they speak in Nauru?

The official languages in Nauru are English and Nauru. In Fiji, the official languages are English, Fiji Hindi and Fijian.

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At a Glance

FJ NR
Population 943,737 9,811
Currency Fijian Dollar (FJD) Australian Dollar (A$)
Languages English, Fiji Hindi, Fijian English, Nauru
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +679 +674
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911