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Visa requirements for New Caledonia

Who can enter New Caledonia, by nationality. Tourism. Data as of October 19, 2026.

Passport holders from 130 countries can enter New Caledonia without a visa in advance. All 130 enter visa-free on a valid passport. Everyone else needs a visa, or an e-visa where one is offered, before travelling.

130 visa-free
0 on arrival
0 eTA
0 e-visa
113 visa required

243 nationalities

Visa-free entry

130 nationalities

Visa required in advance

113 nationalities

Nearby destinations

Vanuatu Fiji Solomon Islands Tonga Tuvalu Australia

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to visit New Caledonia?

It depends on your passport. 130 nationalities can enter New Caledonia without arranging a visa in advance (visa-free, on arrival, or eTA); everyone else needs a visa or e-visa. Use the tables below to check a specific passport.

What is the best time to visit New Caledonia?

January, April, June, July, August, September, November, based on Noum'ea's climate normals: mild temperatures and below-average rainfall for the year.

What currency is used in New Caledonia?

CFP franc (XPF). 1 USD is approximately 106.31 XPF.

What side of the road does New Caledonia drive on?

New Caledonia drives on the right.

What is the emergency number in New Caledonia?

112.

What time zone is New Caledonia in?

Noumea (UTC+11).

What is the nearest airport to Noum'ea?

Nouméa Magenta Airport (GEA), about 1 km away.

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About New Caledonia

New Caledonia is a French territory consisting of a group of islands in the southwest Pacific Ocean, 220 km (140 mi) southwest of Vanuatu and 1,210 km (750 mi) east of Australia. Located 16,100 km (10,000 mi) from Metropolitan France, it forms a sui generis collectivity of the French Republic, having a unique legal status enshrined in a dedicated chapter of the French Constitution.

CapitalNoum'ea

RegionMelanesia

Population295.3K

Area18,575 km²

CurrencyCFP franc (1 USD ≈ 106.31 XPF)

LanguagesFrench

Calling code+687

Drives on theright

TimezoneNoumea (UTC+11)

Nearest airportNouméa Magenta Airport (GEA), 1 km

Emergency number112

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$29,213 (2024)

Tourist arrivals31K (2020)

Climate in Noum'ea

Warmest February, coolest August, driest January, sunniest January. Best time to visit: January, April, June, July, August, September, November.

Monthly climate normals for Noum'ea, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	29.1°C	22.4°C	26mm	363h
February	30.8°C	24.2°C	215mm	317h
March	28.2°C	23.3°C	202mm	322h
April	26.5°C	21.8°C	133mm	301h
May	24.1°C	19.5°C	176mm	253h
June	23.3°C	18.6°C	46mm	271h
July	22.9°C	18°C	69mm	273h
August	22.7°C	17.5°C	53mm	284h
September	23.5°C	18.2°C	62mm	298h
October	25.7°C	19.7°C	155mm	339h
November	26.5°C	21°C	141mm	336h
December	28.3°C	22.5°C	171mm	337h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

New Caledonia is a dependent overseas territory of France lying in the western Pacific Ocean, in the Coral Sea, to the east of Australia and west of Vanuatu. The territory consists of the main island of Grande Terre, the archipelago of the Loyalty Islands, and numerous small, sparsely populated islands and atolls.

Upcoming public holidays

November 1, 2026All Saints' Day

November 11, 2026Armistice Day

December 25, 2026Christmas Day

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