Do Finland passport holders need a visa to visit NC?

No. Finnish citizens are EU nationals and do not need a visa to visit New Caledonia. You may enter and stay for an unlimited period for tourism with only a valid passport. New Caledonia is a French overseas collectivity (collectivite sui generis) in the South Pacific. As an EU citizen, a Finland ordinary passport holder enjoys full freedom of movement and is visa-free with no time limit on the length of stay for tourism. Only a valid passport is required at entry. Importantly, New Caledonia is NOT part of the Schengen area, so the Schengen 90/180 short-stay rule and ETIAS do not apply to this trip; a Schengen visa would not even be valid here for those who need one. For EU citizens like Finns, none of this matters since no visa or travel authorisation is required. Travelers should still carry proof of onward/return travel and sufficient funds, and check airline document rules, since most routes transit through other countries (e.g. Australia, New Zealand, Japan or Fiji) which may have their own entry/transit requirements. Note: as of 2024-2026, New Caledonia has experienced periods of civil unrest; check current travel advisories before booking.