This page was last updated on 29 October, 2021.
At a Glance
Most travelers from United States are not allowed to enter New Caledonia yet.
Source: Government of New Caledonia
New Caledonia: Closed for Travel
Entry restricted for international travelers
Travelers are not allowed to enter New Caledonia. Only flights to and from France and Sydney remain scheduled and are based on overriding personal, family, or professional reasons. Commercial flights are suspended until at least October 30th, 2021.
Details and Exemptions:This travel restriction does not apply to:
-New Caledonia citizens and residents;
-Travelers who can prove they have an essential reason.
Source: Government of New Caledonia
7 days quarantine
Mandatory 7-day quarantine
Fully vaccinated travelers are required to quarantine for 7 days on arrival. Travelers are required to take a serological antibody test on arrival. It must be positive (verification of immunity by the presence of antibodies). Travelers must also take a PCR test on the 7th day and receive a negative result in order to leave quarantine.
Details and Exemptions:Travelers are considered to be fully vaccinated:
-if they have received two doses of messenger RNA vaccine: Comirnaty from Pfizer/BioNTech or Moderna;
-or if they have received two doses of messenger RNA vaccine: Comirnaty from Pfizer/BioNTech or Moderna; have received at least one dose of the Comirnaty vaccine from Pfizer / BioNTech or Moderna, and which can provide evidence of a past infection with COVID-19;
-or if they have received a dose of AstraZeneca vaccine, supplemented by a dose of messenger RNA vaccine (Moderna or Pfizer / BioNTech).
Source: Government of New Caledonia
COVID-19 test required
Proof of negative COVID-19 test results
Travelers must have a negative COVID-19 PCR test result. The test must be taken within 72 hours before departure to New Caledonia.
Details and Exemptions:This testing requirement does not apply to:
-Travelers under the age of 11;
-Travelers from Wallis and Futuna;
-Travelers from Vanuatu.
Source: Government of New Caledonia
Masks are required
Masks are mandatory in-flight and airports
Travelers aged 11 years and older, must wear masks during their flight and in the airport. Travelers are required to bring a surgical mask kit to protect themselves during the flight (1 mask every 4 hours).
Source: Government of New Caledonia
Required Documents for your Trip
Mandatory travel declaration form
Travelers are required to fill out a travel declaration before arrival.
Source: Government of New Caledonia
Document: Complete online
Mandatory entry form
Travelers are required to fill up a census form prior to their travel to New Caledonia.
Details and Exemptions:Travelers exempted are:
-Travelers coming from Wallis and Futuna;
-Cabin crew;
-Health professionals who accompany medical evacuations.
Source: Government of New Caledonia
Document: Complete online
