New Caledonia
New Caledonia: Entry and Exit Requirements

Formalities, visas
Citizens of the EU, the USA, New Zealand or Australia do not need a visa for
a stay of up to three months. All that is required for entry is a valid passport
and a return or onward flight ticket.
Citizens of other nationalities should contact the nearest French embassy.
Import and export of goods
The import and export of weapons, ammunition or explosives is strictly
prohibited. In addition, the import and export of plants and animals protected
under the Washington Species Protection Act is prohibited. Violation can result
in severe penalties. No dairy products, fruits, vegetables or raw meat may be
imported. Canned food is allowed.
Duty-free
It is permitted to import the following quantities duty-free:
One liter of hard alcohol with more than 22% and two liters of wine, or two
liters of alcohol under 22% and two liters of wine.
Arrival and transport
How to get to New Caledonia
The best way to get here is by plane.
New Caledonia is served by Air France from Europe via Japan, Australia or Srik
Lanka. Qantas flies from Australia and Air Newzealand from New Zealand to New
Caledonia. In the Pacific, Air Calédonie, Air Vanuatu, and AOM also connect New
Caledonia with the neighboring islands.
Cruise Ships
From Sydney and Auckland you can get to the island with cruise ships like P +
O. For example, you can get one-way from Sydney via New Caledonia and other
neighboring islands, such as B. Vanuatu, drive to Auckland. As cruises are
becoming more and more popular, the routes of the providers are currently being
expanded.
Travel in the country
Bus
There is only a functioning bus system on the main island of Grande
Terre.
Roads
New Caledonia has a total of 4,825 km of roads, 2,300 km of which are
paved. There is right-hand traffic.
Rental car
With the rental car you can explore the 400 km long and 50 km wide
island in about 4-5 days. The car rental companies can be found in Noumea. But
you can also rent motorcycles and bicycles.
Ferry connections
The port cities are Muea, Noumea and Thio. There is a catamaran ferry,
"Betico", which connects Grande Terre with the Iles de Pines every Wednesday,
Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes about 2.5 hours.
Air connections The airline Air Calédonie connects the
islands with each other, see www.air-caledonie.nc
There is also the possibility of private charter airplanes or helicopters.
There are six helipads.
International license plate
According to
Abbreviationfinder,
the international license plate of New Caledonia is:
New Caledonia: Embassies and Consulates
Visit Countryaah for a full list of New Caledonia embassies and consulates in each
country around the world.

Representations of New Caledonia in Germany
New Caledonia does not have its own diplomatic mission; these are handled by
the French embassy in Berlin.
The embassy of the French Republic in Berlin is located on Pariser Platz - in
the immediate vicinity of the Brandenburg Gate. The embassy stands on the same
ground that the previous representative office was on until it was destroyed in
1945. It should be mentioned that the property has been owned by the French
state since 1860. After reunification, it was returned to France. The building
was built in 1997 based on plans by the Parisian architect Christian de
Portzamparc.
Embassy of the French Republic in Berlin
Pariser Platz 5
10117 Berlin
Tel: 0049 - (0) 30 - 590 03 90 00
Fax: 0049 - (0) 30 - 590 03 91 10
Email: [email protected]
Web: www. botschaft-frankreich.de
French Embassy in Berlin © goruma (Dr Ramm)
German representations in New Caledonia
Embassy
The Federal Republic of Germany does not have its own embassy in New
Caledonia. The embassy in Paris, France is responsible. But there is an
honorary consul there
Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Paris
13/15, avenue Franklin D. Roosevelt
75008 Paris
:
Ambassade de la République fédérale d'Allemagne
BP 30 221
75364 Paris CEDEX 08
France
Tel: 0033 - 1 - 5383 4500
Fax: 0033 - 1 - 4359 7418
Email: [email protected]
www.paris.diplo.de
In addition to France, the German embassy in Paris is also responsible for:
- French Guiana
- French Polynesia
- Guadeloupe
- Martinique
- New Caledonia
- Reunion
- Wallis and Futuna
Honorary Consul
Dr. Ralf Clasen
Honorary Consul Federal Republic of Germany
Nouméa Consul honoraire République fédérale dAllemagne
Nouméa 344
rue A. OHLEN BP 12
745 98802 Nouméa Nouvelle Calédonie
Tel.: +687 - 410020
Fax: +687 - 410021
Austrian representations in New Caledonia
Embassy
Austria does not have its own embassy in New Caledonia. The embassy in
Paris is responsible.
Austrian Embassy in Paris
6, Rue Fabert
75007 Paris
Tel: 0033 - (0) 1 - 4063 3063
Fax: 0033 - (0) 1 - 4555 6365
Email: [email protected]
www.amb-autriche.fr
www.aussenministerium.at/paris
Representations of New Caledonia in Austria
Embassy
New Caledonia does not have its own diplomatic mission; these are handled by the
French embassy in Vienna.
Embassy of the French Republic in Vienna
Technikerstraße 2
1040 Vienna
Tel: 0043 - (0) 1 - 502 750
Fax: 0043 - (0) 1 - 502 177
Email: [email protected]
www.ambafrance-at.org
Swiss representations in New Caledonia
Embassy
Switzerland does not have its own embassy in New Caledonia. The embassy
in Paris is responsible.
Embassy, Ambassade de Suisse in Paris
142, rue de Grenelle
75007 Paris
Tel: 0033 - (0) 1 - 4955 6700
Fax: 0033 - (0) 1 - 4955 6767
Email: [email protected]
Representations of New Caledonia in Switzerland
Embassy
New Caledonia does not have its own diplomatic mission;
these are handled by the French embassy in Bern.
Embassy of the French Republic in Bern
Schosshaldenstrasse 46
3006 Bern
Tel: 0041 - (0) 31 - 359 2111
Fax: 0041 - (0) 31 - 359 2191
Email: [email protected]
www.ambafrance-ch.org
New Caledonia: Travel Medicine, Vaccinations and Warnings
Infectious Diseases
In New Caledonia, the following infectious diseases, which do not occur or
rarely occur in Germany or Central and Northern Europe, are to be expected:
- Malaria, there is no risk of
infection with malaria in New Caledonia.
- Dengue fever disease
- Intestinal infections caused by contaminated food or
water, including amoebas, lamblia, salmonella, shigella, worm infestation
and all kinds of viruses and bacteria.
- Filariasis
Vaccination recommendations
When traveling to Caledonia are recommended vaccinations against the
following diseases:
- Diphtheria, a vaccination against diphtheria should
always exist, also in the home country.
- Hepatitis A and B
- Tetanus, this vaccination should always be carried
out, including at home.
- Typhoid, only in travelers who may come into contact
with polluted water or contaminated food.
Compulsory vaccination
For all persons older than one year and coming from a yellow fever
infection area designated by the WHO, there is a compulsory vaccination against
yellow fever.
Who pays for vaccinations in Germany?
Most children in Germany are vaccinated against a number of infectious
diseases at an early age. However, the vaccination protection only lasts up to
10 years, in some cases even shorter. Therefore, before traveling abroad, you
should carefully consider against which infectious diseases a vaccination is
necessary or useful in the country concerned and whether the vaccination
protection, if applicable, was not too long ago.
Most statutory health insurances have been reimbursing the costs for the
following vaccinations since June 2007.
There is even no 10 € practice fee - but the insured usually have to pay the
statutory co-payment, which is 10% of the vaccine price - that is at least 5 €
and a maximum of 10 €. Under these conditions, the following vaccinations are
free of charge:
- cholera
- diphtheria
- Early summer meningoencephalitis (TBE)
- Yellow fever
- Hepatitis A and B
- Meningococcal meningitis
- Pneumococci
- Polyo (polio)
- Tetanus (tetanus)
- rabies
- typhus
Some health insurance companies also reimburse the cost of malaria
prophylaxis.
As a rule, private health insurance companies (inquire beforehand) also cover
the costs mentioned.
Warning notices
Tropical cyclones are to be expected in the months of November to March.
Foreign Office of the Federal Republic of Germany
Citizens' Service
Tel: 0049 - (0) 30 - 5000 - 2000
Fax: 0049 - (0) 30 - 5000 - 51000
New Caledonia: Currency, Exchange Rate Shopping
The local currency of New Caledonia is the
Pacific Franc, Cour de Franc Pacifique (CFP).
The following valid bills are in circulation:
- 500 CFP
- 1,000 CFP
- 5,000 CFP
- 10,000 CFP
and also the following coins:
Exchange rate
You can find a currency converter here:
www3.forium.de
Banks and opening times
There are ATMs in Noumea, but you should not rely on them to work.
Unfortunately, the banks charge immense exchange fees.
Monday to Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Credit
Cards Credit cards are only accepted in Noumea or larger
hotels.
Tipping
It is not customary to tip. This is often even perceived as offensive.
Shop
Shop opening times
Monday to Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. and 1.30 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Saturday: 7:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
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