Moving to Nauru from Sao Tome and Principe
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Sao Tome and Principe to Nauru — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Sao Tome and Principe to Nauru, and you’d need to navigate life in English and Nauru. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Sao Tome and Principe to Nauru.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Nauru performs significantly better than Sao Tome and Principe 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
share of adults with obesity
Sao Tome and Principe 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 significantly better than Sao Tome and Principe across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
Nauru performs significantly better than Sao Tome and Principe across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
Sao Tome and Principe generally does better on employment & economy, though Nauru 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 significantly better than Sao Tome and Principe across all family life metrics.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Sao Tome and Principe 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.
Sao Tome and Principe passport holder visiting Nauru
Visa Required
Nauru passport holder visiting Sao Tome and Principe
Visa Online (e-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?
Nauru performs significantly better than Sao Tome and Principe across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Nauru compared to Sao Tome and Principe?
Sao Tome and Principe generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Nauru leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 12.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Nauru, compared to 4.9 in Sao Tome and Principe. Nauru scores 60 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Sao Tome and Principe: 59).
What language do they speak in Nauru?
The official languages in Nauru are English and Nauru. In Sao Tome and Principe, the official language is Portuguese.
