Moving to South Africa from Nauru
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Nauru to South Africa — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Nauru to South Africa.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from Nauru to South Africa, based on official data.
Who's moving to South Africa?
Top countries of origin for South Africa's foreign-born residents.
- 690,243
- 350,463
- 192,008
- 94,119
- 67,382
- 63,892
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Nauru
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Nauru to South Africa.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Nauru performs better than South Africa across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
South Africa generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Nauru leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Nauru performs better than South Africa across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
Nauru performs better than South Africa across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
Nauru generally does better on employment & economy, though South Africa leads in gdp per capita.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
Nauru performs better than South Africa across all family life metrics.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Nauru and South Africa. To live, work, or study long-term in South Africa, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check South Africa's immigration authority.
Nauru passport holder visiting South Africa
Visa Required
South Africa passport holder visiting Nauru
Visa RequiredData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from South Africa?
Internet is rarely the blocker — South Africa has 3.3 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 South Africa safe for expats?
Nauru performs better than South Africa across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in South Africa compared to Nauru?
South Africa generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Nauru leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 8.1 doctors per 10,000 people in South Africa, compared to 12.5 in Nauru. South Africa scores 71 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Nauru: 60).
What language do they speak in South Africa?
The official languages in South Africa are Afrikaans, English, Northern Sotho, Southern Ndebele, Southern Sotho, Swazi, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa and Zulu. In Nauru, the official languages are English and Nauru.
Compare further: Nauru vs. South Africa
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At a Glance
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ZA
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| Population | 9,811 | 57,516,665 |
| Currency | Australian Dollar (A$) | South African Rand (ZAR) |
| Languages | English, Nauru | Afrikaans, English, Northern Sotho, Southern Ndebele, Southern Sotho, Swazi, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa, Zulu |
| Driving side | Left | Left |
| Calling code | +674 | +27 |
| Time zones | 1 | 1 |
| Emergency number | — | 10111 |