New Caledonian visa for Portuguese citizens
A visa is NOT required for Portuguese passport holders visiting New Caledonia for a short-term stay: Unlimited stay.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Portuguese citizens to enter New Caledonia for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | Unlimited stay |
| Evisa | New Caledonia e-visa for Portuguese citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | New Caledonia visa on arrival for Portuguese citizens | Not Available | |
New Caledonia tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Portuguese 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 Portugal, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of New Caledonia nearest your place of residence.
- Copenhagen: The Embassy of in Copenhagen, ~ 2372.30 kilometers (1474.08 mi) away from Lisbon, Portugal. (Working hours: Close now).
New Caledonia visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest New Caledonia diplomatic mission offices to Portugal for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Portugal traveling to New Caledonia from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Portugal) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 655 | N/A |
| 2009 | 624 | -4.73% |
| 2010 | 624 | 0.00% |
| 2011 | 706 | 13.14% |
| 2012 | 706 | 0.00% |
| 2013 | 680 | -3.68% |
| 2014 | 674 | -0.88% |
| 2015 | 718 | 6.53% |
| 2016 | 731 | 1.81% |
| 2017 | 762 | 4.24% |
| 2018 | 756 | -0.79% |
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 & Portugal comparison
New Caledonia's area is approximately 18,280 km2 (7,057 sq mi), while the area of Portugal is approximately 91,590 km2 (35,363 sq mi). This means Portugal is 5.01 times bigger than New Caledonia.
As of October 2025, New Caledonia's population is ~299344 people - 9,749,512 fewer people than the population of Portugal.
We have highlighted New Caledonia & Portugal’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| New Caledonia | Portugal | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 299,344 | 10,048,856 | 9.7 million fewer people live in New Caledonia than Portugal |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 1 | 128 | New Caledonia has 127 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Portugal. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 10 | 141 | New Caledonia passport holders visit 131 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 11 | 150 | New Caledonian hosts 139 fewer foreign missions than Portugal. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Portugal travel to New Caledonia in one year?
The number of visitors from Portugal visiting New Caledonia in 2018 was approximately 756.
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