New Caledonia
Summary
COVID-19 entry restrictions for New Caledonia
Before you travel, check the ‘Entry requirements’ section for New Caledonia’s current entry restrictions and requirements. DueThese to COVID-19, these may change with little warning. Monitor this advice for the latest updates and stay in contact with your travel provider.
Travelling from and returning to the UK
Check what you must do to travel abroad and return to England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland.
If you plan to pass through another country onto yourreturn journey,to the UK, check the travel advice for the country you’re transiting.
ItIf you’re planning travel to New Caledonia, find out what you need to know about coronavirus there in the Coronavirus section.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, it is more important than ever to get travel insurance and check it provides appropriatesufficient cover. See the FCDO’s guidance on foreign travel insurance.
For information about COVID-19 vaccines, see the Coronavirus page.
Tropical cyclones may occur, particularly between mid-December and mid-March. See Natural disasters
UK health authorities have classified New Caledonia as having a risk of Zika virus transmission. For more information and advice, visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre website.
Although there’s no recent history of terrorism in New Caledonia, attacks can not be ruled out. See Terrorism
Most visits to New Caledonia are trouble free. Crime levels are low but you should take normal precautions.
There’s no British Embassy in New Caledonia. Consular support is limited however, the the British EmbassyHigh Commission Wellington in Paris,New FranceZealand can provide consular support to British nationals.
Take out comprehensive travel and medical insurance before you travel.
Update history
2024-09-26 18:56
Updated information on public restrictions (‘Safety and security’ page).
2024-08-22 11:45
Updated information on overnight curfews (‘Safety and security’ page).
2024-08-07 13:57
Updated information on the overnight curfew (‘Safety and security’ page).
2024-06-18 17:09
The international airport at Nouméa-La Tontouta has reopened (‘Warnings and insurance’ page) and the overnight curfew has been shortened (‘Safety and security’ page).
2024-06-03 20:29
The international airport at Nouméa-La Tontouta is closed until further notice (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2024-05-31 18:08
Updated information: The state of emergency has been lifted (‘Safety and security’ page). The international airport at Nouméa-La Tontouta is closed until at least 2 June (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2024-05-31 16:04
Evacuation flights have now ended and the international airport at Nouméa-La Tontouta is closed but will be reassessed after 2 June (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2024-05-27 12:34
Latest information on options for leaving New Caledonia; evacuation flights are likely to end soon (Warnings and insurance)
2024-05-25 18:19
Latest information on options for leaving New Caledonia
2024-05-24 10:34
Latest update: Information on evacuation flights (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2024-05-22 10:02
France, Australia, and New Zealand are carrying out evacuation flights (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2024-05-21 12:35
New information on the situation in New Caledonia (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2024-05-17 18:18
Addition of request for British nationals in New Caledonia to register their presence (Warnings and insurance).
2024-05-17 11:25
FCDO now advises against all but essential travel to New Caledonia (‘Warnings and insurance’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages).
2024-05-15 20:17
Information on the State of Emergency declared for New Caledonia (‘Warnings and insurance’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages).
2024-05-15 18:58
Following ongoing protests and blockades, the French Government has announced a State of Emergency for New Caledonia, which will take effect from 05:00 16 May (Local Time). (‘Safety and Security’ page)
2024-05-15 10:51
Information on the airport closure at Nouméa-La Tontouta (‘Safety and security’ page).
2024-05-14 10:33
Information regarding the ongoing protests in New Caledonia (‘Safety and security’ page).
2024-04-19 13:09
This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.
2023-06-22 10:11
Information about the global terrorism risks to British nationals abroad on all FCDO travel advice pages.
2022-10-18 14:01
Updated information on Consular support contact information (‘Summary’ page).
2022-08-12 13:54
Updated information on end of COVID-19 restrictions for travel between France and New Caledonia (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-05-19 14:03
Updated information on relaxation of COVID-19 restrictions for entry to New Caledonia (‘Entry requirements’ page)