China and Nauru Announce Visa-Free Entry for Eligible Passport Holders
New Agreement Simplifies Travel Between the Two Nations Starting May 1, 2025
The Governments of the People’s Republic of China and the Republic of Nauru have finalized a bilateral visa exemption agreement to streamline travel for diplomatic and official passport holders. Here’s what you need to know:
Key Provisions of the Agreement
Visa-Free Eligibility
🇨🇳 Chinese Citizens: Holders of valid Diplomatic, Service, or Official Ordinary Passports.
🇳🇷 Nauruan Citizens: Holders of valid Presidential, Diplomatic, or Official Passports.
Stay Duration
✅ Short-Term Visits:
Single entry stays up to 30 days.
Maximum 90 days within any 180-day period.
⚠️ Extended Stays:
Activities requiring prior approval (work, study, residency, journalism, etc.) must obtain a visa before entry.
How This Affects Travelers
No Visa Required for tourism, business meetings, or transit under the 30/90-day limits.
Pre-Approval Required for long-term stays or regulated activities – contact:
Chinese Embassy/Consulate (for Nauruan applicants)
Nauru Department of Foreign Affairs (for Chinese applicants)
