New Caledonia visa requirements for Brazilian citizens
Brazilian citizens do not need a visa for New Caledonia. Show your passport at the border and stay up to 90 days.
BRA
Brazil
NCL
New Caledonia
No visa needed
People from listed countries can make short visits without a visa.
- Visa
- Not required
- Max stay
- 90 days (3 months)
- Fee
- Free
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
What to do
Check your passport is valid for the whole stay, ideally six months beyond it.
Carry proof of onward travel and of funds; border officers can ask for both.
Note the maximum stay and count your days in New Caledonia.
Ways into New Caledonia
Many visitors need no visa; others must apply before travel.
Visa not required For your passportOrdinary passport visa exemptionPeople from listed countries can make short visits without a visa.
- Stay
- 90 days
- Fee
- Free
How to apply
- Check that your country and passport type qualify.
- Gather proof of your visit, money and return plans.
- Show your documents at the border.
Documents required
- Passport
- Proof of visit purpose
- Proof of money
- Proof of return plans
- Proof of accommodation
- 2 blank pages
- Hotel booking
- Usually, stay up to 90 days in each 180 days.
- Check passport-specific rules; nationality alone may not be enough.
Visa not requiredEU visa-free visitsEU citizens, including French citizens, can visit without a tourist visa.
- Fee
- Free
How to apply
- Carry a valid passport.
- Show your passport at the border.
Documents required
- Valid passport
- There is no tourist visa limit, but longer residence has separate rules.
- Visa-free entry does not give you permission to work.
Visa not requiredResidence document entry exemptionSome French or Schengen residence permits and long-stay visas allow visa-free visits.
- Stay
- 90 days
- Fee
- Free
How to apply
- Check that your permit or long-stay visa qualifies.
- Carry the original document and your passport.
- Show both at the border.
Documents required
- Passport
- Valid residence permit or long-stay visa
- 2 blank pages
- Stay up to 90 days in each 180 days.
- A short-stay Schengen visa does not count as a long-stay visa.
Visa on arrivalEmergency border visaBorder staff may grant a visa for urgent, unexpected reasons or qualifying ship workers.
- Stay
- 15 days
How to apply
- Explain your unexpected, urgent reason at an official border crossing.
- Show proof that you could not apply earlier.
- Provide your travel document, photo and fingerprints.
- Pay the required fee and wait for a decision.
Documents required
- Accepted travel document
- Passport photo
- Proof of visit plans
- Proof of urgent, unexpected reasons
- Proof of return or onward travel
- Ship company guarantee, if needed
- 2 blank pages
- Fingerprints
- Approval is not guaranteed; get your required visa before travel whenever possible.
- A transit stay lasts only as long as needed.
Visa requiredShort-stay visitor visaApply before travel if you need a visa for tourism or private visits.
- Stay
- 90 days
- Fee
- €9
How to apply
- Select New Caledonia in France-Visas.
- Complete the form and print the required papers.
- Gather your documents and book an appointment.
- Submit, pay and give fingerprints if required.
- Collect your passport; check visa dates and New Caledonia coverage.
Documents required
- Visa application form
- Passport under 10 years old
- Passport with 2 blank pages
- Passport valid 90 days after departure
- Proof of accommodation
- Proof of money
- Medical insurance covering transport home
- Return ticket clearance not required
- Hotel booking
- Travel insurance
- Fingerprints
- Stay up to 90 days in each 180 days, within your visa's allowance.
- Your visa must cover New Caledonia.
Visa requiredLong-stay visitor visaThis visa is for longer private stays without work.
- Stay
- 91 days
- Fee
- €99
How to apply
- Check New Caledonia's long-stay rules in France-Visas.
- Complete the form and gather your documents.
- Submit through the French visa service.
- After arrival, apply for a local residence permit.
- Apply within 60 days or before your visa expires.
Documents required
- Visa application form
- Passport
- Proof of accommodation
- Proof of money
- Medical insurance covering transport home
- 2 recent passport photos
- Hotel booking
- Travel insurance
- Fingerprints
- Your visa and residence permit set the length of your stay.
- You need enough money and health cover for the whole stay.
Sources (18)Last updated 11 November 2026
- High Commission of the French Republic: entry conditions and border police
- High Commission: short-stay documents and exemptions for non-European Union citizens
- High Commission: local residence permits and deadlines
- Current consolidated order of 22 July 2011: New Caledonia entry documents, visas and exemptions
- Current consolidated order of 10 May 2010: Annex D airport transit rules referenced by New Caledonia
- New Caledonian public services: entry, stay and visa documents
- French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs: requesting a visa
- France-Visas: official visa information and online application portal; not a New Caledonia e-visa or electronic travel authorisation
- France-Visas: short-stay visas
- France-Visas: long-stay visas, including non-European French territories
- France-Visas: French overseas territories outside Schengen
- France-Visas: application steps, passport documents, photographs and biometrics
- French ministries: official visa fee table
- Official French consular visa page for applicants in the United States
- Official French consular visa page for applicants in the United Kingdom
- Official French embassy and consular visa page for applicants in India
- New Caledonia Tourism: visa, passport and entry conditions
- New Caledonia Tourism: English entry guidance, including a residence-document notice conflicting with the territory-specific law
Coming from Brazil
- Plugs C FAdapter for some
- MoneyXPF ₣
- Time+16h
- DrivingOn the rightSame as home
- LanguageFrench
- Emergency112 police
Planning your New Caledonia trip
Best time to go: April to August offers daytime temperatures around 22°C, though swimming may feel cool. January and February are often hot and humid, and cyclones are most frequent from November to March.
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- Baie des Citrons and Anse VataThese waterfront areas in Nouméa are places to wander beside the sea.
- New Caledonia Barrier ReefThe reef surrounds Grande Terre and Île des Pins. It is a World Heritage site recognised by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.
- Blue River Provincial ParkVisit for its lakes and hills.
About New Caledonia
New Caledonia is a French overseas collectivity in the South Pacific, east of the Australian coast.
- Capital
- Nouméa
- Money
- CFP franc (₣)
- Languages
- French
- Time zone
- UTC+11:00
- Cars drive on the
- right side
- Calling code
- +687
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Questions
Do brazilian citizens need a visa for New Caledonia?
Brazilian citizens do not need a visa for New Caledonia. Show your passport at the border and stay up to 90 days.
How long can brazilian citizens stay in New Caledonia?
Up to 90 days each visit with the no visa needed rule. Staying longer can mean a fine or a ban from coming back.
Do other Americas passports get easier entry to New Caledonia?
Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Costa Rica Dominica, and 5 more can enter without applying before they travel.
Which countries near New Caledonia are easier for brazilian citizens?
Fiji, Vanuatu, Solomon Islands, Cook Islands French Polynesia, and 3 more let brazilian citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to New Caledonia?
Check your passport is valid for the whole stay, ideally six months beyond it. Carry proof of onward travel and of funds; border officers can ask for both.
What money is used in New Caledonia?
CFP franc (₣). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.
What language do people speak in New Caledonia?
French.
How strong is the Brazil passport?
It ranks #17 and reaches 144 destinations without applying ahead.
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