UzbekistanNew Caledonia: Visa required

UzbekistanNew Caledonia

Do Uzbekistan passport holders need a visa for New Caledonia?

Visa required

Yes. Uzbekistan passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to New Caledonia.

A visa must be obtained in advance, typically from an embassy or consulate, before travel.

Source: en.wikipedia.org (checked September 4, 2026).

RequirementVisa required

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-21

Distance12,199 km, straight line (~14h 51m nonstop)

Visa-free access to New Caledonia130 of 243 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? France passport holders visiting Uzbekistan: Visa-free.

Visa-free alternatives near New Caledonia

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Frequently asked questions

Do Uzbekistan passport holders need a visa for New Caledonia?

Yes. Uzbekistan passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to New Caledonia.

How far is New Caledonia from Uzbekistan?

About 12,199 km in a straight line, roughly ~14h 51m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in New Caledonia?

CFP franc (XPF).

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.

How many countries can enter New Caledonia without a visa?

130 of the 243 nationalities this site tracks can enter New Caledonia visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

What nearby countries can Uzbekistan passport holders visit without a visa instead of New Caledonia?

Tuvalu, Samoa, Micronesia, Timor-Leste, Palau.

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 Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan, officially the Republic of Uzbekistan, formely known as Uzbekia, is a sovereign, doubly landlocked country located in Central Asia. It is bordered by Kazakhstan to the north, Kyrgyzstan to the northeast, Tajikistan to the southeast, Afghanistan to the south, and Turkmenistan to the south-west. It is one of only two doubly landlocked countries in the world, the other being Liechtenstein. The country has a population of more than 39 million, making it the most populous country in Central Asia. Uzbekistan is a member of the Organisation of Turkic States. Uzbek, spoken by the Uzbek people who form more than 89% of the population, is the official language of the country. Russian and Tajik are significant minority languages, with Russian serving as a lingua franca. Tajik is primarily spoken by Tajiks living in the southern parts of the country, such as Samarkand and Bukhara.

CapitalTashkent

RegionCentral Asia

Population37.1M

Area447,400 km²

CurrencyUzbekistani soʻm (1 USD ≈ 11976.49 UZS)

LanguagesRussian, Uzbek

Calling code+998

Drives on theright

TimezoneTashkent (UTC+5)

Nearest airportTashkent International Airport (TAS), 5 km

Emergency number112

UNESCO sites8

Income levelLower middle income

GDP per capita$3,968 (2025)

Tourist arrivals6.7M (2019)

Climate in Tashkent

Warmest July, coolest December, driest July, sunniest July. Best time to visit: June, August, September.

Monthly climate normals for Tashkent, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	5.6°C	-2.7°C	42mm	153h
February	11.5°C	0.2°C	85mm	189h
March	16.7°C	4.8°C	18mm	285h
April	21.2°C	9.5°C	108mm	258h
May	27.2°C	14.6°C	89mm	350h
June	33.4°C	18.5°C	4mm	408h
July	36.4°C	22.2°C	0mm	410h
August	33.9°C	20.4°C	20mm	368h
September	26.6°C	12.4°C	3mm	330h
October	19.7°C	6°C	0mm	307h
November	9.2°C	-2°C	46mm	203h
December	3.7°C	-4.4°C	19mm	189h

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

Uzbekistan is the most populous country in Central Asia and is rich in history, culture, and diversity. It has been a part of numerous empires and was once a key part of the Silk Road, making it an excellent destination for the history buff. Although Uzbekistan is often overlooked as a tourist destination, there is plenty to see and do in this beautiful country, and Uzbeks are warm and hospitable.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Cold Winter Deserts of Turan
Historic Centre of Bukhara
Itchan Kala
Samarkand – Crossroad of Cultures
Shahrisabz
Silk Roads: Zarafshan-Karakum Corridor
Tashkent Modernist Architecture. Modernity and Tradition in Central Asia
Western Tian Shan

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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 ≈ 106.29 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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