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New Caledonia visas

New Caledonia work visa

European Union and European Free Trade Association citizens who are not French need a permit to work in New Caledonia. Detailed work visa routes are not given.

Ways to get a New Caledonia work visa

  1. Work permit for non-French European citizens

    Other permit

    Citizens of European Union and European Free Trade Association countries other than France need this permission to work in New Caledonia.

Who needs it

European Union and European Free Trade Association citizens who are not French need a work permit.

Who doesn't

French citizens are excluded from this stated work permit requirement.

Good to know

  • European Union and European Free Trade Association citizens who are not French must have a permit to work.
  • Visa-free residence does not remove this work permit requirement.
  • Work permission rules for other nationalities are not detailed.

Questions

Do I need a work visa for New Caledonia?

European Union and European Free Trade Association citizens who are not French need a work permit. French citizens are excluded from this stated work permit requirement.

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

European Union and European Free Trade Association citizens who are not French must have a permit to work.

Does my passport change whether I need a work 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 work 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 work visa rules?

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

Can I change my work visa once I am in New Caledonia?

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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