Destination information
New Caledonia
French sui generis collectivity — not an independent country
Competent authority: French authorities; visas issued through the French visa service · Last reviewed 26 July 2026
This destination page is awaiting official verification. Requirements must be confirmed with French authorities; visas issued through the French visa service before you act on anything shown here.
Service routes
Tourist or visitor route
Official Verification PendingShort visits to New Caledonia for tourism, family or eligible business purposes are governed by rules published by French authorities; visas issued through the French visa service. Visitor status does not provide a general right to work, and entry remains subject to border authorities.
We will not present this route as available until the current official position has been verified.
Study route
Official Verification PendingStudy in New Caledonia normally requires an offer of place from a recognised institution and the student visa or permission that New Caledonia prescribes. Financial, academic, English-language and health-insurance requirements may apply, and study does not automatically guarantee post-study work or residence.
We will not present this route as available until the current official position has been verified.
Employment authorization
Official Verification PendingEmployment in New Caledonia normally requires a genuine, verifiable employer and the work authorization published by French authorities; visas issued through the French visa service. A job offer does not guarantee a visa, and visitor status is not work authorization.
We will not present this route as available until the current official position has been verified.
Skilled migration
Official Verification PendingSkilled routes, where New Caledonia operates them, may involve occupation lists, skills assessment, English-language testing, age, experience, points, nomination or an invitation. Meeting minimum criteria does not guarantee an invitation or approval.
We will not present this route as available until the current official position has been verified.
Family route
Official Verification PendingFamily, partner or dependant routes for New Caledonia depend on the qualifying relationship, sponsorship, and the relationship, health and character evidence French authorities; visas issued through the French visa service accepts.
We will not present this route as available until the current official position has been verified.
Business or investor route
Official Verification PendingBusiness, trade or investor categories, where currently open in New Caledonia, require independent verification and, in most cases, qualified legal, accounting or tax advice.
We will not present this route as available until the current official position has been verified.
Temporary residence
Official Verification PendingTemporary residence categories in New Caledonia, where they exist, are defined by that destination's law and depend on your purpose, sponsor and supporting documents.
We will not present this route as available until the current official position has been verified.
Permanent residence
Official Verification PendingPermanent or long-term residence in New Caledonia, where officially available, is subject to statutory criteria and case-by-case assessment. Nothing on this page indicates that you are eligible.
We will not present this route as available until the current official position has been verified.
Limitations and compliance
- Entry to New Caledonia is decided by its border and immigration authorities at the time of travel.
- New Caledonia is not an independent sovereign country. French authorities; visas issued through the French visa service is responsible for entry permission, and the rules of the administering country may apply.
- A visa issued by Australia or New Zealand does not automatically authorize entry, study, employment or residence in New Caledonia.
- Tourist or visitor status does not normally provide a general right to work.
- Friendship Immigration does not advertise, sell or guarantee jobs, admissions, nominations, invitations, processing times or approvals.
- Official fees are payable to the relevant government, and third-party charges such as medical, police-certificate, translation, courier and biometric fees are separate.
- Fees, processing times and program requirements change; confirm them on the official sources listed on this page before acting.
Friendship Immigration may decline a matter where an employer, institution, document, qualification, source of funds or proposed activity cannot be satisfactorily verified.
Friendship Immigration does not guarantee visa approval, work authorization, employer sponsorship, job placement, educational admission, skills assessment, nomination, invitation to apply, residence, citizenship, processing times or entry at the border. Only the competent government authority can decide an application.
Payment covers only the services stated in the written agreement. It does not purchase or guarantee a visa, employer sponsorship, job, admission, nomination, invitation or residence outcome.