Country guide

New Caledonia

Visa

Visa required

Vaccinations

Conditional

Currency

Change Franc Pacifique (XPF)

Time zones

UTC/GMT +11 hours (9 hours ahead of South Africa)

Dialing code

+ 687

Best time to go

April – November

Drinking water

Mains water in hotels and towns is safe to drink. Outside of the main towns, water may be contaminated.

Travel tips

In the rural areas, it is proper to address the clan leader and present him with a gift (1000 Franc) and request permission to access the sea, mountains or pathways.

Visa guide

Visa requirements

Visas are required by SA passport holders.

Applications are made through the French Consulates

Health / vaccinations

Compulsory: Yellow Fever (Dependant on Country of Origin/Stopover)
Recommended Travel Vaccines: Hepatitis A&B, Tetanus, Polio

Public holidays

2026: Jan 1; Apr 6; May 1, 8, 14, 25; Jul 14; Aug 15; Sep 24; Nov 1, 11; Dec 25