Naoero Citizenship Program Reports More Than 200 Passports Issued

Official agent Globevisa Group shares the latest processing data and applicant profiles for Naoero’s climate resilience-linked citizenship program.

SG, SINGAPORE, November 12, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — The Naoero Economic and Climate Resilience Citizenship Program (commonly referred to as the Naoero Citizenship by Investment Program) has issued over 200 Naoero passports. This data was provided by Edward Clark, Chief Executive Officer of the Naoero Program Office, to Globevisa Group, one of the program’s officially authorized licensed agents.

Program Funds and National Development
Naoero is an island nation in the Central Pacific with a population of approximately 12,000. Because its population and infrastructure are primarily concentrated in low-lying coastal areas, the country faces climate risks such as rising sea levels, coastal erosion, and saltwater intrusion into underground freshwater resources. Addressing these risks requires sustained financial investment.

The Naoero Economic and Climate Resilience Citizenship Program was established under the Naoero Economic and Climate Resilience Citizenship Act 2024. The Act establishes the legal framework for the program and sets out regulations regarding the economic contributions of applicants and related financial arrangements.

According to information published by the Program Office, the relevant funds are managed through a national treasury fund and are used to support infrastructure development, economic diversification, and climate resilience projects, including renewable energy initiatives. Through this program, Naoero integrates citizenship applications with financial arrangements for national development and climate adaptation, providing an additional funding source for these initiatives. For applicants, the program provides a pathway to apply for Naoero citizenship; for Naoero, it forms part of the financial framework for national development and climate adaptation.

Applicant Profiles and Processing Rules
According to data disclosed by CEO Edward Clark to Globevisa, applicants from China and Germany, as well as stateless individuals from regions such as Kuwait, constitute the top three applicant groups for the program.

The initial group of approved citizens under the program included a German family of four residing in Dubai. This family sought a second citizenship to maintain an alternative option for the future and aligned with the program’s objective of directing funds toward mitigating climate change impacts. Based on recent consultations and application records, Globevisa has observed that certain Chinese applicants incorporate a second citizenship into their long-term family planning and risk diversification strategies, without necessarily intending to change their current residence immediately. Meanwhile, a segment of stateless applicants focuses on the cross-border travel facilitation that accompanies the acquisition of Naoero nationality and a passport.

According to the application requirements published by the Naoero Program Office, the main applicant must be at least 18 years of age and meet criteria concerning character assessments, source of funds verification, and economic contributions. Applications must be submitted through licensed agents authorized by the Program Office. Spouses, children, parents, grandparents, and siblings can also be included in the same application without specific conditional restrictions, such as age limits, marital status, or financial dependency requirements. The program has no physical residency requirements; applicants are not required to visit or reside in Naoero.

Naoero allows dual nationality. The passport is valid for 10 years, and holders have visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to over 85 destinations, including Singapore, the United Arab Emirates, and Hong Kong. Whether applicants can retain their original nationality depends on the laws of their respective countries of origin.

The application procedure for the Naoero Citizenship Program consists of six main steps: First, the applicant contacts an officially authorized licensed agent. Second, the required documents are collected, notarized or legalized, and translated. Third, the licensed agent submits the complete application materials to the Naoero Program Office. Fourth, the Program Office conducts international due diligence and risk assessment, submitting the file for government approval, with the Cabinet making the final decision. Fifth, approved applicants make the required economic contribution to the Naoero treasury fund. Finally, the Naoero government issues the citizenship certificate and passport. The entire application process must be conducted through licensed agents authorized by the Program Office, and applicants should apply exclusively through officially published channels.

As of November 2026, the limited-time economic contribution for the main applicant is USD 90,000, applicable to applications submitted on or before December 31, 2026. Application fees, due diligence fees, passport fees, and bank-related charges are separate, with fees for family members calculated based on their specific category. The Naoero Program Office states that the standard processing time for citizenship approval is approximately three to four months. According to Globevisa’s statistics from recent application cases, the timeframe from formal application submission to the receipt of passports is approximately four to six months.

Program Execution and Future Developments
The Naoero Citizenship Program operates under a licensed agent submission system. According to the authorized list published by the Naoero Program Office, Globevisa Group (Hong Kong) Limited is one of the licensed agents for the program, assisting applicants with qualification assessments, preliminary background checks, application material reviews, and submission coordination.

Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Singapore, Globevisa Group provides services covering citizenship and residency planning, family relocation, and wealth management, including corporate registration, bank account arrangements, and private banking advisory. The group operates over 50 offices globally, covering more than 50 countries and regions, and offers over 190 immigration and wealth management programs.

For the Naoero program, Globevisa’s in-house legal team participates in the pre-application material and compliance review, and assists applicants in communicating with the Program Office. Following the application submission, the Naoero Program Office conducts due diligence, and the final granting of citizenship is determined by the Naoero government in accordance with relevant legal procedures.

The Program Office indicated that the Naoero government is continuing to negotiate visa-free arrangements with additional countries and regions, and plans to utilize program funds to support infrastructure improvements, economic diversification, and climate resilience. CEO Edward Clark and his team stated that the program will continue to execute its established due diligence and approval procedures. It will also advance the transparent management of contribution funds to ensure that fund utilization and related project progress can be tracked and verified. As the program enters its third year of operation, future efforts will remain focused on application reviews, program compliance, and the utilization of funds.

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