New Caledonian visa for Australian citizens
A visa is NOT required for Australian passport holders visiting New Caledonia for a short-term stay: 3 months.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Australian citizens to enter New Caledonia for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 3 months |
| Evisa | New Caledonia e-visa for Australian citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | New Caledonia visa on arrival for Australian citizens | Not Available | |
New Caledonia tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Australian passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in New Caledonia.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from New Caledonia.
If you are looking for New Caledonia visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Australia, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of New Caledonia nearest your place of residence.
- Copenhagen: The Embassy of in Copenhagen, ~ 16034.97 kilometers (9963.67 mi) away from Canberra, Australia. (Working hours: Close now).
New Caledonia visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest New Caledonia diplomatic mission offices to Australia for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Australia traveling to New Caledonia from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Australia) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 23,721 | N/A |
| 2009 | 23,721 | 0.00% |
| 2010 | 23,037 | -2.88% |
| 2011 | 23,265 | 0.99% |
| 2012 | 23,721 | 1.96% |
| 2013 | 15,722 | -33.72% |
| 2014 | 18,065 | 14.90% |
| 2015 | 23,705 | 31.22% |
| 2016 | 22,809 | -3.78% |
| 2017 | 23,265 | 2.00% |
| 2018 | 23,037 | -0.98% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
New Caledonia & Australia comparison
New Caledonia's area is approximately 18,280 km2 (7,057 sq mi), while the area of Australia is approximately 7,682,300 km2 (2,966,151 sq mi). This means Australia is 420.26 times bigger than New Caledonia.
As of October 2025, New Caledonia's population is ~299344 people - 26,705,033 fewer people than the population of Australia.
We have highlighted New Caledonia & Australia’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| New Caledonia | Australia | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 299,344 | 27,004,377 | 26.7 million fewer people live in New Caledonia than Australia |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 1 | 136 | New Caledonia has 135 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Australia. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 10 | 130 | New Caledonia passport holders visit 120 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 11 | 319 | New Caledonian hosts 308 fewer foreign missions than Australia. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Australia travel to New Caledonia in one year?
The number of visitors from Australia visiting New Caledonia in 2018 was approximately 23,037.
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