Info COVID-19

  • Last update: 28 March 2022

NEW-CALEDONIA NOW OPEN

► With an improved COVID situation and a good vaccination rate, the Government of New Caledonia has decided to reopen its borders to countries with a similar vaccination policy since 1st December 2021
► A PCR or RAT test is mandatory for all foreign travellers aged 12 and over, less than 24 hours before the flight for New Caledonia.
► A RAT test is mandatory on site for all foreign travellers aged 12 and over,  2 days after their arrival in New Caledonia.
► No more seven-day self-isolation at home or at the hotel on arrival for vaccinated foreign travellers.
► International boats, except cruise ships, are now allowed to enter New Caledonia.

HOW TO BE INFORMED ABOUT ENTRY PROTOCOLS ?

  1. Consult the official information channels on a regular basis:
    – This page
    – Flight status at Nouméa La Tontouta International Airport: www.aeroports.cci.nc
    – Aircalin flight schedule: au.aircalin.com
    – Current government restrictions (Gouv Nc): gouv.nc/info-coronavirus-covid-19/main-facts
  1. Subscribe to our newsletter and official pages to be informed as soon as it is possible to travel to New Caledonia again:
    New Caledonia Tourism newsletter
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CONDITIONS TO ENTER NEW CALEDONIA

Travelling to New Caledonia by air

Vaccinated foreign travellers from a green zone country

All travellers aged 12 years and over need to:

  • submit either a PCR or RAT negative test result carried out less than 24 hours before the flight for New Caledonia. The test must be supervised and verified by a medical professional (clinic labs or some GP or pharmacies) with a written record provided either digitally or on paper.  This should be presented at check-in.
  • complete a declaration on honour concerning the Covid test after their arrival and present it at boarding (see translation HERE).
  • take a RAT test 48h after their arrival and keep the proof of the negative test result. RAT tests can be done in pharmacies – List of pharmacies HERE.

They are no longer subject to the prophylactic vaccination in New Caledonia. See the country map by colour.

Vaccinated foreign travellers from an orange or red zone country

All travellers aged 12 years and over need to:

  • submit either a PCR or RAT negative test result carried out less than 24 hours before the flight to enter New Caledonia.  The test must be supervised and verified by a medical professional (clinic labs or some GP or pharmacies) with a written record provided either digitally or on paper.  This should be presented at check in.
  • complete a declaration on honour concerning the Covid test after their arrival and present it at boarding (see translation HERE).
  • take a RAT test 48h after their arrival and keep the proof of the negative test result. RAT tests can be done in pharmacies – List of pharmacies HERE.

They are no longer subject to the prophylactic vaccination in New Caledonia. See the country map by colour. 

The accepted full vaccination scheme are (see translation HERE):

  • Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca vaccines: 7 days after the second dose or immediately after a dose given following prior infection with Covid-19. A booster dose is required if the 2nd dose is more than 9 months old.
  • Janssen vaccine (1 dose + 1 dose of mRNA* vaccine after 1 or 2 months): 7 days after the 2nd dose. A booster dose of mRNA* vaccine is required if the 2nd dose is older than 9 months.
  • Covishield, R-Covi, Fiocruz vaccines (2 doses or 1 dose + 1 dose of mRNA* vaccine): 7 days after the 2nd dose. An booster dose of mRNA* vaccine is required if the 2nd dose is older than 9 months. 
  • Sinopharm, Sinovac, Covaxin vaccines (2 doses + 1 dose of mRNA* vaccine): 7 days after the 3rd dose.

*Pfizer or Moderna

For those under 12, the Covid vaccine and test are not required on arrival in New Caledonia.

Non-vaccinated foreign travellers from a green, orange or red zone country

All non-vaccinated travellers aged 12 years and over must :

  • provide evidence of a compelling reason for travel to the destination (see translation HERE)
  • submit either a PCR or RAT negative test result carried out less than 24 hours before the flight to enter New Caledonia.  The test must be supervised and verified by a medical professional (clinic labs or some GP or pharmacies) with a written record provided either digitally or on paper.  This should be presented at check in
  • complete in French a declaration on honour concerning the performance of a Covid-19 tests after their arrival and on the seventh day of isolation, and present it at boarding (see translation in English HERE)
  • take a RAT test 48h after their arrival and keep the proof of the negative test result. RAT tests can be done in pharmacies List of pharmacies HERE
  • comply with a prophylactic week on arrival**

**Travel from the airport to the isolation site is the responsibility of the traveller. The journey from the airport to the place of isolation is the responsibility of the traveller and must be made as soon as possible, by relatives or a passenger transport, in strict compliance with the barrier gestures and distancing. During these seven days, health recommendations must be followed. 
At the end of the seven-day isolation period, the traveller must undergo an antigen test carried out under the supervision of a health professional. This can be done in a pharmacy, free of charge, upon presentation of the airline ticket. If the result is negative, the isolation ends. If the result is positive, the person is subjected to a further ten days of isolation and must contact a doctor. 

See the country map by colour

For those under 12, the Covid vaccine and test are not required on arrival in New Caledonia.
 

Travel insurance

It is mandatory for foreign travellers outside the European Union.
 

Travelling to New Caledonia by sea

International boats, except cruise ships, are now allowed to enter New Caledonia – Requirements are the same as travellers coming by air.


End of Covid pass (QR Code app) in New Caledonia

Since 14 March 2022, the Covid pass is only required if you need to go to local health, social and medico-social establishments.
To obtain a conversion of a foreign QR code into a New Caledonian Covid pass, please make your request on demarches.gouv.nc.

European standard health infrastructure

As a French overseas territory, New Caledonia benefits from a health system and medical infrastructure that meet the highest international standards. The public hospitals in Noumea and Koné are very recent and are among the most modern facilities in France. All the medical staff working in the archipelago (doctors, nurses, surgeons, etc.) have French or European diplomas, guaranteeing safe and efficient care.
 


INFORMATION ON OPENINGS, TEMPORARY CLOSURES AND SUSPENSIONS OF BUSINESS FOR HOTELS AND TRAVEL AGENCIES/TOURS

Hotels temporarily closed to the public: Le Méridien Nouméa
Tour companies temporarily closed: Noumea Discovery, Noumea Travel Specialist, South Pacific Tour, Land Com, Transat Tour