Mexico → New Caledonia: do you need a visa?

Short-Stay Visa — Tourism (New Caledonia)

Documents

• Completed and signed visa application form (CERFA for short-stay overseas)
• Recent passport-size photograph meeting French visa photo standards
• Passport valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from New Caledonia, issued within the last 10 years, with 2 blank pages
• Proof of travel purpose (round-trip ticket reservation, travel itinerary)
• Proof of accommodation (hotel or cruise reservation, or rental booking)
• Proof of sufficient funds for the stay (bank statements, internationally accepted bank card, or sponsor letter)
• Travel medical insurance covering medical expenses and repatriation for the whole stay
• Proof of socio-professional status (employment certificate, student card or business registration)

FAQ

How long can I stay in New Caledonia on this visa?
The short-stay visa is issued for a maximum stay of 90 days within a 180-day period and bears the 'Nouvelle-Calédonie' territorial validity mention.

Can I travel to mainland France with this visa?
No. A visa bearing the 'Nouvelle-Calédonie' mention is valid for New Caledonia only and does not allow entry into mainland France or the Schengen area.

Do EU citizens need this visa?
EU citizens may enter and stay without a visa; they present a valid national identity card or passport. Note the Haut-commissariat states that nationals of Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland, Andorra and the Holy See fall under non-EU rules.