This page was last updated on 16 December, 2021.
At a Glance
Travel Restrictions
Entry For Vaccinated Travelers: Partially Allowed
Vaccination Requirements: Travellers vaccinated according to one of the following three scenarios are allowed to enter New Caledonia after seven days of quarantine:
– having received two doses of Pfizer/BioNTech Comirnaty© or Moderna vaccine;
– having received at least one dose of Pfizer/BioNTech Comirnaty© or Moderna vaccine, and who can provide evidence of previous Covid-19 infection;
– having received one dose of AstraZeneca vaccine, supplemented by a dose of messenger RNA vaccine (Moderna or Pfizer/BioNTech).
In all other cases, a strict 14-day quarantine is applied.
Tourist Entry: Banned
Testing: Test not required
Quarantine Required: Yes
Quarantine Details: Quarantine for 14 days required for all countries.
Local Restrictions
Lockdown in Effect: Yes
Events: Partially Allowed
Transport: Operational with restrictions
Shopping: Open
Restaurants and Bars: Open with restrictions
Detailed Travel Advisory
Published 14.12.2021
1. Passengers are not allowed to enter.
– This does not apply to passengers with a completed Travel Certificate obtained at https://demarches.gouv.nc/demande-entree-nc#no-back
2. Passengers must have a COVID-19 vaccination certificate showing that:
– they were vaccinated with Janssen at least 28 days before arrival; or
– they were fully vaccinated at least 7 days before arrival with AstraZeneca (Vaxzevria), Moderna (Spikevax) or Pfizer-BioNTech (Comirnaty).
– This does not apply to:
– passengers with a proof of previous COVID-19 infection and a COVID-19 vaccination certificate showing that they received one dose at least 7 days before arrival. Vaccines accepted are: AstraZeneca (Vaxzevria), Janssen, Moderna (Spikevax) or Pfizer-BioNTech (Comirnaty);
– passengers younger than 18 years;
– passengers with a medical certificate of contraindication.
3. Passengers between the age of 12 and 17 years who are not vaccinated must have a COVID-19 antigen or RT-PCR taken at most 24 hours before departure from the first embarkation point.
4. Passengers with a medical certificate of contraindication who cannot be vaccinated must have a COVID-19 antigen or RT-PCR taken at most 24 hours before departure from the first embarkation point.
5. Passengers must have:
– a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test taken at most 72 hours before departure from the first embarkation point; or
– a negative COVID-19 antigen test taken at most 48 hours before departure from the first embarkation point.
– This does not apply to passengers younger than 12 years.
6. Passengers traveling to Wallis Isl. (WLS) and Futuna Isl. (FUT) must register with the Authorities before departure at [email protected]
7. Passengers are subject to quarantine for 7 or 14 days.
8. Passengers must have a completed Travel Certificate and a sworn statement obtained at https://tinyurl.com/3wnu8gvj
– This does not apply to passengers with a COVID-19 vaccination certificate showing that they were fully vaccinated.
9. Airline crew are subject to medical screening.
Detailed Tourist Information
Borders are closed until 31/12/2021, and entry by plane or by boat remains strictly controlled. Travel to New Caledonia is only available if you have been granted an individual exemption.
All travellers arriving in New Caledonia must quarantine (vaccinated: 7 days/non-vaccinated: 14 days) at a designated facility.
If you are not a New Caledonian resident, you will have to wait a little longer to visit New Caledonia.
The Government of New Caledonia has decided to close the borders to protect the island from COVID-19 and thus allow the population to live normally while it carries out its vaccination campaign smoothly and successfully.
All travellers entering the country (who must have a compelling reason (fr) for arrival) are subject to a mandatory seven to 14 day quarantine in hotels requisitioned for the purpose while their immunity is verified.
Travellers vaccinated according to one of the following three scenarios are allowed to enter New Caledonia after seven days of quarantine:
– having received two doses of Pfizer/BioNTech Comirnaty© or Moderna vaccine;
– having received at least one dose of Pfizer/BioNTech Comirnaty© or Moderna vaccine, and who can provide evidence of previous Covid-19 infection;
– having received one dose of AstraZeneca vaccine, supplemented by a dose of messenger RNA vaccine (Moderna or Pfizer/BioNTech).
In all other cases, a strict 14-day quarantine is applied.
Companies wishing to bring staff or individuals of French nationality (or foreign nationality, on request) or to expedite their entry or return to New Caledonia for a compelling reason may make a reservation at their own expense with the Beaurivage and Gondwana hotels via this notification form available on gouv.nc (subject to the advice of the New Caledonian Government). Passengers will be taken care of upon arrival at La Tontouta airport, and a mandatory PCR test will be carried out at the end of the quarantine.
This protocol allows New Caledonia to maintain its “Covid-free” status by ensuring that the person vaccinated is properly immunised and not contagious.
To learn about the procedures, click here (fr) https://bit.ly/2WnwThl .
Lockdown Details
Authorities plan to ease restrictions across New Caledonia from Nov. 15 due to reduced COVID-19 concerns. The government will relax a nightly curfew to 23:00-05:00; exceptions remain possible for workers, emergencies, and travel to La Tontouta International Airport (NOU), with appropriate documentation. Officials will permit gatherings, including sports activities, weddings, and funerals, up to 30 people. Workers can continue to telecommute, if possible. Businesses, such as markets, hotels, and other essential outlets, may operate with health protocols. Places of worship must restrict attendance to one-third of capacity. Authorities continue to close performance halls, swimming pools, stadiums, and nightclubs.
The government continues to require a health pass for high-risk settings. To obtain a pass, individuals must be fully vaccinated, test negative for COVID-19 in the previous 72 hours, or have recovered from COVID-19 within the past six months. The government will permit bars and gambling establishments to reopen under the health pass scheme. The requirement remains in effect for dine-in service at restaurants, sports facilities, cultural buildings, and intercity transportation. Capacity limits will continue to apply. Individuals without a pass may still visit essential stores and use local transport and food takeaway services. Health passes are also mandatory for inter-island and other domestic air or maritime travel.
Sources
https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/pacific/new-caledonia
Data Source: covidcontrols.co
