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Nauru - Consular Information Sheet
July 15, 1994
Country Description: Nauru is a constitutional republic with a
parliamentary system of government. Its economy is based on the export of
phosphates. Tourist facilities are available on a limited basis. Yaren,
the capital, has an international airport.
Entry Requirements: Passports, visas, and onward/return tickets are
required. Further specific information is available from the Consulate of
the Republic of Nauru, First Floor, ADA Professional Building, Marine Drive,
in Agana, Guam. The telephone number is (671) 649-8300, with the mailing
address P.O. Box A.M., Agana, Guam, 96910.
Medical Facilities: Health care facilities in the Republic of Nauru are
adequate for routine medical problems. U.S. medical insurance is not always
valid outside the United States. Supplemental Medical insurance which
specifically covers overseas treatment has proven to be useful to travelers.
The International Travelers' Hotline of the Centers for Disease Control,
telephone number (404) 332-4559 has additional useful health information.
Information on Crime: The crime rate in the Republic of Nauru is low. The
loss or theft abroad of a U.S. passport should be reported immediately to
the local police and to the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate. Useful
information on guarding valuables and protecting personal security while
traveling abroad is provided in the Department of State pamphlet, "A Safe
Trip Abroad." It is available from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S.
Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402.
Drug Penalties: Travelers are subject to the laws and legal practices of
the country in which they travel. Penalties for possession, use, or
trafficking in illegal drugs are strict, and convicted offenders can expect
jail sentences and fines.
Registration: Americans who register at the U.S. Embassy in Suva, Fiji can
obtain up-to-date information on travel and security in Nauru.
Embassy Location: There is no U.S. Embassy or other diplomatic post in
Nauru. Assistance for U.S. citizens is available at the U.S. Embassy in
Fiji located at 31 Loftus Street in the capital city of Suva. The telephone
number is: (679) 314-466.
No. 94-115
This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated July 16, 1993, reissued
without change following an annual review.