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Do British passport holders need a visa for New Caledonia?

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No visa. British passport holders visit New Caledonia visa-free for up to 90 days for tourism or business.

New Caledonia is a French territory but sets its own entry rules, so the Schengen 90/180 count does not apply. GOV.UK asks for a passport valid at least 3 months after you leave and with at least 2 blank pages. New Caledonia Tourism says travel insurance covering medical expenses and emergency evacuation is mandatory for entry for most nationalities, so carry the policy details.

Source: GOV.UK, Foreign travel advice (FCDO). Checked Oct 4, 2026See the source

Maximum stay: 90 days; For tourism or business; longer stays need a visa from the French visa process.
Passport validity: 3 months after you leave; At least 2 blank pages.
Not Schengen: Separate rules; New Caledonia sets and enforces its own entry rules.
Travel insurance: Mandatory for entry; New Caledonia Tourism: must cover medical expenses and emergency evacuation.

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