New Caledonian visa for Costa Rican citizens
A visa is NOT required for Costa Rican passport holders visiting New Caledonia for a short-term stay: 3 months.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Costa Rican citizens to enter New Caledonia for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 3 months |
| Evisa | New Caledonia e-visa for Costa Rican citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | New Caledonia visa on arrival for Costa Rican citizens | Not Available | |
New Caledonia tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Costa Rican 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 Costa Rica, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of New Caledonia nearest your place of residence.
- Copenhagen: The Embassy of in Copenhagen, ~ 9507.01 kilometers (5907.38 mi) away from San Jose, Costa Rica. (Working hours: Close now).
New Caledonia visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest New Caledonia diplomatic mission offices to Costa Rica for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Costa Rica traveling to New Caledonia from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Costa Rica) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 31 | N/A |
| 2009 | 30 | -3.23% |
| 2010 | 30 | 0.00% |
| 2011 | 34 | 13.33% |
| 2012 | 34 | 0.00% |
| 2013 | 32 | -5.88% |
| 2014 | 32 | 0.00% |
| 2015 | 34 | 6.25% |
| 2016 | 35 | 2.94% |
| 2017 | 36 | 2.86% |
| 2018 | 36 | 0.00% |
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 & Costa Rica comparison
New Caledonia's area is approximately 18,280 km2 (7,057 sq mi), while the area of Costa Rica is approximately 51,060 km2 (19,714 sq mi). This means Costa Rica is 2.79 times bigger than New Caledonia.
As of October 2025, New Caledonia's population is ~299344 people - 5,029,103 fewer people than the population of Costa Rica.
We have highlighted New Caledonia & Costa Rica’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| New Caledonia | Costa Rica | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 299,344 | 5,328,447 | 5.0 million fewer people live in New Caledonia than Costa Rica |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 1 | 98 | New Caledonia has 97 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Costa Rica. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 10 | 111 | New Caledonia passport holders visit 101 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 11 | 52 | New Caledonian hosts 41 fewer foreign missions than Costa Rica. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Costa Rica travel to New Caledonia in one year?
The number of visitors from Costa Rica visiting New Caledonia in 2018 was approximately 36.
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- Travel time: 52 hours 33 minutes
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