New Caledonia Visa and Passport Requirements

Passport required Return ticket required Visa required
Australian Yes Yes No
British Yes Yes No
Canadian Yes Yes No
EU Yes Yes No
USA Yes Yes No

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Passports

To enter New Caledonia, Americans, Australians, British, Canadians and EU nationals should ensure that their passport has at least three (3) months of validity after the date they intend to leave New Caledonia.

Visas

Visas for New Caledonia are not required by the nationals referred to in the chart above for touristic stays of up to 90 days, provided that they hold a return ticket, have sufficient funds, and have travel insurance with a minimum coverage of €30,000.

Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Types and cost

Short-stay: €60.

Validity

Short-stay: 90 days within a six-month period.

Application to

Get the application form online here and contact the nearest French Consulate (or consular section at embassy).

Schengen visas

New Caledonia is a dependent territory of France. It is neither a French overseas region nor part of the Schengen area. Accordingly, Schengen visas do not apply.

Working days

Allow 15 working days for visa processing.

Sufficient funds

Any visitor to New Caledonia may be asked for proof of sufficient funds to cover their stay.

Extension of stay

EU nationals (other than French citizens) can only extend their stay beyond three months with special permission from the local authorities; they do not have the right of abode or the right to work in New Caledonia.

Embassies and tourist offices

French Embassy in the UK

The French Overseas Possessions are an Overseas Department of the Republic of France, and are represented abroad by French Embassies.

Telephone: +44 20 7073 1000 Website: http://www.ambafrance-uk.org
French Embassy in the USA
Telephone: +1 (202) 944 6000 Website: http://www.ambafrance-us.org Opening times: Waiting times for appointments and for processing applications will vary depending on your nationality and the time of year. Appointments can be booked online.

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Visa and passport information is updated regularly and is correct at the time of publishing. You should verify critical travel information independently with the relevant embassy before you travel.