The following items can be brought into Nauru duty-free: 200 cigarettes or 500 g of tobacco (persons aged 16 and over); 2 liters of alcoholic beverages (over 21s); Perfume for personal use. More information is available from Countryaah.com.
Export Restrictions
An export license is required for Nauruan artifacts.
Prohibited Imports
Weapons of all kinds, ammunition, drugs and pornographic material.
Contact addresses
Honorary Consul of Nauru
(Information also for Germany, Austria and Switzerland.)
Romshed Courtyard
Underriver
United Kingdom
+44 (0)1732 74 60 61. Consulate General of the Republic of Nauru
Nauru does not have any foreign representations in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. However, inquiries can be directed to the Nauruan Consulate General in Brisbane.
99 Creek Street, Level 3
Brisbane
Australia
+61 (0)7 32 20 30 44.
Mon-Fri 09.00-17.00.
Business
Business etiquette
Formal attire is required only on very special occasions. English and French are spoken almost everywhere. The best time for business visits is from May to October. Business hours: Mon-Fri 0800-1200 and 1330-1630.
Business contacts
Bank of NauruPO Box 298, Civic Centre, Nauru. Tel: 444 32 38, 444 32 67, 444 32 41.
Communication
Phone
Autodial Long Distance Service.
Mobile phone
AMPS network. Not compatible with GSM mobile phones.
Internet
According to Abbreviationfinder.org, Internet provider is VPM Internet Services. There is an internet café on the island and some hotels also offer internet access.
Post office
Airmail to Europe takes up to a week.
Radio
Since the use of shortwave frequencies changes several times over the course of a year, it is advisable to contact Deutsche Welle customer service directly for the current frequencies (Tel: (+49) (0228) 429 32 08. Internet: www.dw-world.de) to request.
