Moving to Netherlands from Nauru

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Nauru to Netherlands, and you’d need to navigate life in Dutch. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Living there in 2015
2 ↑ 100% vs 2010

people born in Nauru live in Netherlands · UN DESA

Who's moving to Netherlands?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

NR
8.0
NL
3.4

Netherlands performs significantly better than Nauru across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

NR
$2,474
NL
$8,195
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

NR
12.5
NL
39.1

Netherlands generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Nauru 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
NL
6.6t

Nauru performs better than Netherlands 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
NL
44.4

Netherlands performs significantly better than Nauru 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%
NL
3.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

NR
$11,400
NL
$69,300

Netherlands 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
NL
82.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

NR
7.8
NL
3.4

Netherlands generally does better on family life, though Nauru leads in education spending.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Nauru passport

Nauru passport holder visiting Netherlands

Visa Required
Nauru passport holders need a visa to enter Netherlands.
Netherlands passport

Netherlands passport holder visiting Nauru

Visa Required
Netherlands passport holders need a visa to enter 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 Netherlands?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Netherlands has 44.4 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 Netherlands safe for expats?

Netherlands performs significantly better than Nauru across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Netherlands compared to Nauru?

Netherlands generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Nauru leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 39.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Netherlands, compared to 12.5 in Nauru. Netherlands scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Nauru: 60).

What language do they speak in Netherlands?

The official language in Netherlands is Dutch. In Nauru, the official languages are English and Nauru.

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At a Glance

NR NL
Population 9,811 17,400,824
Currency Australian Dollar (A$) Euro (€)
Languages English, Nauru Dutch
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +674 +31
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112