New Caledonia visa requirements for Palauan citizens
Palauan citizens do not need a visa for New Caledonia. Show your passport at the border.
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Palau
NCL
New Caledonia
No visa needed
People from listed countries can make short visits without a visa.
- Visa
- Not required
- 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 Palau
- Plugs C FAdapter needed
- MoneyXPF ₣
- Time+2h
- 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.
- Tjibaou Cultural CentreThis centre near Nouméa celebrates Kanak culture. It was designed by Italian architect Renzo Piano.
- 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 palauan citizens need a visa for New Caledonia?
Palauan citizens do not need a visa for New Caledonia. Show your passport at the border.
Do other Oceania passports get easier entry to New Caledonia?
Australia, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands Micronesia, and 5 more can enter without applying before they travel.
Which countries near New Caledonia are easier for palauan citizens?
Fiji, Vanuatu, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands Cook Islands, and 3 more let palauan 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 Palau passport?
It ranks #50 and reaches 97 destinations without applying ahead.
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