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New Caledonia tourist visa

Many travellers can visit without a visa. If no exemption applies, apply for a visa that covers New Caledonia.

Ways to get a New Caledonia tourist visa

  1. Visa-free residence

    No visa needed

    Citizens of European Union countries, European Free Trade Association countries, Andorra, Monaco and San Marino can enter and live in New Caledonia without a visa.

    Stay
    Unlimited.

    Passports that qualify (3)

  2. Visa-free short visit

    No visa needed

    Citizens of the listed countries and territories can make short visits without a visa.

    Stay
    Up to 3 months in a 6-month period.

  3. Additional visa-free short visit

    No visa needed

    Citizens of Fiji and Papua New Guinea qualify for an additional visa exemption for New Caledonia.

    Stay
    Up to 90 days in a 180-day period.

    Passports that qualify (2)

  4. Visa-free organised trip

    No visa needed

    Chinese citizens are listed for visa-free organised trips to New Caledonia.

    Passports that qualify (1)

  5. Visa-free visit with a long-stay visa or residence permit

    No visa needed

    Travellers holding a long-stay visa or residence permit issued by France or another Schengen Area country qualify for a short-visit exemption.

    Stay
    Up to 3 months in a 6-month period.

  7. Visitor visa from a French embassy or consulate

    Visa needed

    Travellers who need a visa for New Caledonia can apply through a French embassy or consulate.

    Stay
    Visas are described for stays of up to 90 days and for stays of more than 90 days.
    Fee
    Regular fee: €9 for stays of up to 90 days; €99 for stays of more than 90 days.
    1. Lodge an application at a French embassy or consulate in your country of residence.
    2. Pay the applicable fee unless you qualify for a fee exemption.

Who needs it

Travellers who do not qualify for a visa exemption must get a visa.

Who doesn't

Listed nationalities and holders of certain visas or residence permits can visit without a visa. Some nationalities can also live in New Caledonia without a visa.

How to apply

  1. Apply at a French embassy or consulate in your country of residence.
  2. Pay the visa fee unless you qualify for a fee exemption.

Good to know

  • Follow the stay limit for your exemption or visa.
  • A standard Schengen short-stay visa does not cover New Caledonia, except where a specific exemption applies.
  • A stay of more than 90 days has a regular visa fee of €99.
  • If you are already in a part of France, you can apply at the local prefecture, the local government office.
  • Visa validity, processing times and a full application document list are not provided here.

Questions

Do I need a tourist visa for New Caledonia?

Travellers who do not qualify for a visa exemption must get a visa. Listed nationalities and holders of certain visas or residence permits can visit without a visa. Some nationalities can also live in New Caledonia without a visa.

What are the ways to get a tourist visa for New Caledonia?

There are 7 options: Visa-free residence (no visa at all); Visa-free short visit (no visa at all); Additional visa-free short visit (no visa at all); Visa-free organised trip (no visa at all); Visa-free visit with a long-stay visa or residence permit (no visa at all); Visa-free visit with a qualifying French visa (no visa at all); Visitor visa from a French embassy or consulate (a visa from an embassy).

Who can go to New Caledonia without a tourist visa?

Citizens of European Union countries, European Free Trade Association countries, Andorra, Monaco and San Marino can enter and live in New Caledonia without a visa. Citizens of the listed countries and territories can make short visits without a visa. Citizens of Fiji and Papua New Guinea qualify for an additional visa exemption for New Caledonia. Chinese citizens are listed for visa-free organised trips to New Caledonia. Travellers holding a long-stay visa or residence permit issued by France or another Schengen Area country qualify for a short-visit exemption. Citizens of the listed countries qualify if they hold a multiple-entry visa issued by France with validity between 6 months and 5 years.

How long can I stay on a New Caledonia tourist visa?

Up to 3 months in a 6-month period for the main short-visit exemption.

How much does a New Caledonia tourist visa cost?

The regular visa fee for a stay of up to 90 days is €9.

How do I apply for a New Caledonia tourist visa?

1. 1. Apply at a French embassy or consulate in your country of residence. 2. 2. Pay the visa fee unless you qualify for a fee exemption.

What rules do I have to follow on a New Caledonia tourist visa?

Follow the stay limit for your exemption or visa. A standard Schengen short-stay visa does not cover New Caledonia, except where a specific exemption applies.

Does my passport change whether I need a tourist visa for New Caledonia?

Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the New Caledonia visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.

Can a tourist visa for New Caledonia be refused?

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.

Where do I check the latest New Caledonia tourist visa rules?

On New Caledonia's official immigration or foreign ministry website, or at its embassy. Rules change, so check close to your trip.

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