Up to 90 days within any rolling 180-day period. This allowance is shared with metropolitan France, the Schengen area and other French Pacific collectivities.

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Japan to New Caledonia visa requirements

Q: Does ETIAS apply to New Caledonia?

No. New Caledonia is a French overseas collectivity outside the European Union and the Schengen area, so the EU ETIAS travel authorisation is not required.

Q: Is travel insurance required?

It is treated as effectively mandatory. You should carry comprehensive travel and medical insurance that includes repatriation cover, and may be asked to show it.

Q: What passport validity do I need?

Your passport should be issued within the last 10 years and valid for the whole of your stay; six months' validity beyond departure is the safest standard and is enforced by some carriers.

Q: What if I want to stay longer or work?

Stays over 90 days, employment or study require a long-stay visa, which must be applied for in advance through France-Visas before travelling.

Japanese ordinary passport holders do NOT need a visa for tourism in New Caledonia. You can stay visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period. New Caledonia is a French overseas collectivity and is NOT part of the Schengen area, so ETIAS does not apply. New Caledonia (Nouvelle-Caledonie) is a French sui generis overseas collectivity in the South Pacific. It applies France's short-stay visa rules but is OUTSIDE the European Union and the Schengen area, so the EU's upcoming ETIAS authorisation does not apply here. Japanese nationals are visa-exempt and may enter for tourism, business or family visits for up to 90 days within any 180-day period. No advance application, eVisa or arrival fee is required. At the border, travellers should be ready to show a passport valid for the stay (issued within the last 10 years), proof of onward or return travel, evidence of sufficient funds, accommodation details, and travel/medical insurance, which local authorities treat as effectively mandatory. The 90/180 day count is shared across French Pacific collectivities and metropolitan France's short-stay regime, so prior recent Schengen/France short stays can reduce the days available. Anyone planning to work, study or stay beyond 90 days needs a long-stay visa arranged in advance through France-Visas. Verdict verified against the official New Caledonia Tourism portal, France-Visas guidance, the Japan Ministry of Foreign Affairs visa-exemption pages and the Wikipedia overview of overseas-France visa policy.

VISA-FREETOURISMMULTIPLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-05-30

For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.

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/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-30

Visa type

Visa-free short stay (no visa required)

Maximum stay

Up to 90 days within any 180-day period

per entry

Entries

Multiple entries permitted within the 90/180 allowance

from issue date

Visa fee

0 JPY (no visa or entry fee)

consular fee only

Processing time

None - entry granted at the border

standard track

Validity

Passport must be valid for the duration of stay and issued within the last 10 years

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Confirm your passport meets the rules

Ensure your Japanese ordinary passport was issued less than 10 years ago, is valid for the whole of your intended stay (six months beyond departure is the safest standard several carriers enforce), and has at least two blank pages.

· Passport· 10-year issue rule

/02

Book return or onward travel

Purchase a confirmed return or onward ticket departing New Caledonia within 90 days. Border officers and airlines routinely ask to see it as proof you will leave within the visa-free limit.

· Onward ticket

/03

Arrange travel and medical insurance

Buy comprehensive travel insurance covering medical care and repatriation. New Caledonia treats insurance as effectively mandatory and it forms part of the repatriation-guarantee documentation.

· Insurance· Mandatory

/04

Prepare supporting documents

Have accommodation confirmations (hotel or cruise bookings), proof of sufficient funds (bank card or cash), and a return/onward ticket ready to present on arrival.

· Proof of funds· Accommodation

/05

Check your 90/180 day balance

Count any recent days spent in metropolitan France, the Schengen area or other French Pacific collectivities, as the short-stay allowance is shared. Make sure you stay within 90 days per rolling 180 days.

· 90/180 rule

/06

Enter at the border

On arrival at La Tontouta International Airport (or by sea), present your passport and supporting documents to immigration. No advance visa, eVisa or ETIAS is required.

· Border control· No ETIAS

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

11 items

Personalized checklist

Japan -> New Caledonia · Visa-free short stay (no visa required)

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Visa typeTravel date

Deadline reminderAdd a date before export

RequiredJapanese passport issued within the last 10 years and valid for the whole stay

Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route

required

RequiredAt least two blank passport pages

Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route

required

RequiredConfirmed return or onward ticket within 90 days

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

required

RequiredTravel and medical insurance with repatriation cover

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

required

RequiredProof of sufficient funds (bank card or cash)

Bank, income, or asset proof with clear name, date, and balances

required

RecommendedAccommodation booking or cruise itinerary

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

recommended

RecommendedAwareness that the 90/180 allowance is shared with France/Schengen and other French Pacific collectivities

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

recommended

RequiredNo ETIAS or eVisa needed (New Caledonia is outside Schengen)

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

info

ConditionalOfficial application form or online application

Official form; submit online or print and sign as instructed

Visa-free routes usually do not require a visa form; submit any arrival card or authorization if required.

RequiredFlight and hotel itinerary

Confirmed or agency-arranged itinerary when the route guide requires it

Use dates that fit the allowed stay and visa validity.

RecommendedTravel medical insurance

Policy certificate showing traveler name, destination, and coverage dates

Some destinations or agencies require it even when the core visa rule only recommends it.

Official sourcesNew Caledonia Tourism - Passport, visa and customs (official)France-Visas - Short-stay visa (French government)Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan - Exemption of Visa (Short-Term Stay)

Application link included: New Caledonia Tourism - Passport, visa and customs (official)

Open link

/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

Tourist visa fee0 JPYNo visa is required for short tourist stays

Entry / arrival fee0 JPYNo fee charged on arrival for visa-exempt nationals

Travel insurance (typical)3,000-10,000 JPYNot a government fee but effectively mandatory; varies by trip length and cover

Total estimate0 — 0incl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

Visa-free entry at border

Immediate on arrival

No application or advance authorisation; admission decided by immigration at the port of entry upon presenting passport and supporting documents.

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

Visa-free for short tourist stays

Japanese nationals are exempt from short-stay visa requirements for New Caledonia for up to 90 days within 180 days.

High

/02

Not part of Schengen - no ETIAS

New Caledonia is a French overseas collectivity outside the EU and Schengen area, so the EU ETIAS authorisation does not apply.

High

/03

Onward ticket and funds may be checked

Border officers and airlines can ask for proof of return travel, funds and insurance before allowing entry.

Medium

/04

Shared 90/180 day count

Time spent in France/Schengen or other French Pacific territories counts toward the same allowance, which can catch out frequent travellers.

Medium

/05

Long stays and work need a visa

Staying beyond 90 days, working or studying requires a long-stay visa arranged in advance via France-Visas.

Low

/07 — On arrival

After you land

/01

Immigration

Keep your passport, visa or exemption proof, return ticket, and accommodation details ready for border inspection.

/02

Customs

Review the destination's customs rules before travel and declare restricted goods or large cash amounts when required.

/03

Connectivity

Check whether airport SIMs, eSIMs, or roaming are the best option for your route before arrival.

/08 — The history

Policy changelog

since 2024

2026-05-30

Japan to New Caledonia route verified

Confirmed visa-free short-stay (90/180) for Japanese passport holders against the official New Caledonia Tourism portal, France-Visas guidance and Japan MOFA; verified New Caledonia is outside Schengen so ETIAS does not apply.

/09 — The questions