New Caledonian visa for Papua New Guinean citizens
A visa is NOT required for Papua New Guinean passport holders visiting New Caledonia for a short-term stay: 3 months.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Papua New Guinean citizens to enter New Caledonia for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 3 months |
| Evisa | New Caledonia e-visa for Papua New Guinean citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | New Caledonia visa on arrival for Papua New Guinean citizens | Not Available | |
New Caledonia tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Papua New Guinean 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 Papua New Guinea, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of New Caledonia nearest your place of residence.
- Copenhagen: The Embassy of in Copenhagen, ~ 13061.47 kilometers (8116.02 mi) away from Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. (Working hours: Close now).
New Caledonia visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest New Caledonia diplomatic mission offices to Papua New Guinea for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Papua New Guinea traveling to New Caledonia from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Papua New Guinea) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 8 | N/A |
| 2009 | 8 | 0.00% |
| 2010 | 8 | 0.00% |
| 2011 | 9 | 12.50% |
| 2012 | 9 | 0.00% |
| 2013 | 9 | 0.00% |
| 2014 | 9 | 0.00% |
| 2015 | 9 | 0.00% |
| 2016 | 9 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 10 | 11.11% |
| 2018 | 10 | 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 & Papua New Guinea comparison
New Caledonia's area is approximately 18,280 km2 (7,057 sq mi), while the area of Papua New Guinea is approximately 452,860 km2 (174,850 sq mi). This means Papua New Guinea is 24.77 times bigger than New Caledonia.
As of October 2025, New Caledonia's population is ~299344 people - 9,520,014 fewer people than the population of Papua New Guinea.
We have highlighted New Caledonia & Papua New Guinea’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| New Caledonia | Papua New Guinea | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 299,344 | 9,819,358 | 9.5 million fewer people live in New Caledonia than Papua New Guinea |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 1 | 21 | New Caledonia has 20 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Papua New Guinea. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 10 | 44 | New Caledonia passport holders visit 34 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 11 | 32 | New Caledonian hosts 21 fewer foreign missions than Papua New Guinea. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Papua New Guinea travel to New Caledonia in one year?
The number of visitors from Papua New Guinea visiting New Caledonia in 2018 was approximately 10.
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- Nouméa to Port Moresby: 2757.88 km (1713.66 mi)
- Travel time: 5 hours 44 minutes
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