Travel requirements for New Caledonia
Everything a UK traveller needs to know before visiting New Caledonia — passport and visa rules, recommended vaccines with lead times, and whether you need an International Driving Permit.
Entry requirements for New Caledonia
Passport validity
Your passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the date you arrive and have 2 blank pages.
Visas
British passport holders do not normally need a visa for short tourist stays.
Source: UK Foreign Travel Advice — New Caledonia. Always confirm the latest requirements before you travel.
Vaccines for travel to New Caledonia
Based on NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro guidance for UK travellers. Lead times assume protection is needed on the day you arrive.
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Tetanus / Diphtheria Recommended
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Dengue Consider
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2 weeks before travelHepatitis A Consider
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3 weeks before travelHepatitis B Consider
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4 weeks before travelRabies (Pre-exposure) Consider
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2 weeks before travelTyphoid Consider
Driving in New Caledonia
The UK government does not list New Caledonia as requiring a UK International Driving Permit (IDP). If you plan to drive, check with the embassy of New Caledonia and your car-hire company before you travel.
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