New Caledonia visas
Family travellers who need a visa for a stay of up to 90 days can apply. Certain family relationships qualify for a fee exemption.
Family travellers who need a visa for a stay of more than 90 days can apply. Spouses and adopted children of French citizens have specific fee rules.
Family applicants who do not qualify for a visa exemption need a visa.
Family applicants who do not qualify for a visa exemption need a visa.
There are 2 options: Short-stay family visa (a visa from an embassy); Long-stay family visa (a visa from an embassy).
Up to 90 days or more than 90 days, depending on the visa.
Spouses of French citizens pay no visa fee. Family members of other European Union or European Free Trade Association citizens pay no fee for stays of up to 90 days.
1. 1. Apply at a French embassy or consulate in your country of residence. 2. 2. Pay the applicable fee unless you qualify for a fee exemption.
Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the New Caledonia visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.
Yes. Officials can refuse a visa or entry, even after you apply. Give true answers, bring the documents asked for, and keep proof of your onward trip and money.
On New Caledonia's official immigration or foreign ministry website, or at its embassy. Rules change, so check close to your trip.
Often you cannot switch visa type inside the country. Ask the immigration office before you travel if you might need to.
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