Moving to Nauru from Timor-Leste

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Timor-Leste to Nauru, and you’d need to navigate life in English and Nauru.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Timor-Leste to Nauru.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TL
12.0
NR
8.0

Nauru performs significantly better than Timor-Leste across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

TL
$461
NR
$2,474
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

TL
7.7
NR
12.5

Nauru generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Timor-Leste 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

TL
0.5t
NR
0.0t

Nauru performs significantly better than Timor-Leste 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

TL
0.0
NR
9.3

Nauru performs significantly better than Timor-Leste across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TL
1.5%
NR
23.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TL
$4,600
NR
$11,400

Timor-Leste generally does better on employment & economy, though Nauru leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TL
69.9 yrs
NR
67.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TL
33.7
NR
7.8

Nauru generally does better on family life, though Timor-Leste leads in life expectancy.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Timor-Leste 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.

Timor-Leste passport

Timor-Leste passport holder visiting Nauru

Visa Required
Timor-Leste passport holders need a visa to enter Nauru.
Nauru passport

Nauru passport holder visiting Timor-Leste

Visa on Arrival
Nauru passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Timor-Leste.

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 Timor-Leste across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Nauru compared to Timor-Leste?

Nauru generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Timor-Leste leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 12.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Nauru, compared to 7.7 in Timor-Leste. Nauru scores 60 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Timor-Leste: 52).

What language do they speak in Nauru?

The official languages in Nauru are English and Nauru. In Timor-Leste, the official languages are Portuguese and Tetum.

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At a Glance

TL NR
Population 1,445,006 9,811
Currency United States Dollar ($) Australian Dollar (A$)
Languages Portuguese, Tetum English, Nauru
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +670 +674
Time zones 1 1