Moving to Fiji from Nauru

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Nauru to Fiji.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

NR
8.0
FJ
5.3

Fiji performs significantly better than Nauru across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

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

affects wait times and access to care

NR
12.5
FJ
8.1

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

NR
0.0t
FJ
1.6t

Nauru performs 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

NR
9.3
FJ
2.5

Nauru performs 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

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

a broad measure of economic output per person

NR
$11,400
FJ
$13,600

Fiji performs significantly 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

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

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

NR
7.8
FJ
10.1

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

Nauru passport

Nauru passport holder visiting Fiji

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

Fiji passport holder visiting Nauru

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Fiji?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Fiji has 2.5 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 Fiji safe for expats?

Fiji performs significantly better than Nauru across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Fiji compared to Nauru?

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

What language do they speak in Fiji?

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

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At a Glance

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