New Caledonia Passport Rules for UK Travellers
Quick answer: Your passport must be valid for at least 3 months after the date you plan to leave New Caledonia and have at least 2 blank pages. You can visit for up to 90 days without a visa.
New Caledonia travel requirements at a glance
3 months after leaving
At least 2 blank pages
Visa-free up to 90 days
French overseas territory
Official source: GOV.UK New Caledonia entry requirements.
Passport rules: quick summary
- Passport valid 3 months after you leave
- At least 2 blank pages
- Up to 90 days without a visa
- Yellow fever certificate if arriving from a risk country
Passport validity for New Caledonia
GOV.UK says your passport must have an expiry date at least 3 months after the date you plan to leave New Caledonia.
It must also have at least 2 blank pages. Check with your travel provider that your passport and other documents meet the rules, and renew your passport if you need to.
Visas
You can visit New Caledonia without a visa for up to 90 days for tourism or business.
To stay longer, or to work or study, check the visa process on the French visa website.
Arriving and health
New Caledonia is an Overseas Territory of France. UK residents should carry their residence document as well as their passport.
You need a yellow fever certificate if you are coming from a country listed as a transmission risk.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need 6 months on my passport for New Caledonia?
No. GOV.UK says your passport must have an expiry date at least 3 months after the date you plan to leave, and 2 blank pages.
Do I need a visa for New Caledonia?
No, not for tourism or business visits of up to 90 days.
Is New Caledonia part of France?
Yes. It is an Overseas Territory of France, and its authorities set the entry rules.