Travel Vaccines and Advice for New Caledonia

Yes, some vaccines are recommended or required for New Caledonia. The CDC and WHO recommend the following vaccinations for New Caledonia: hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, yellow fever, meningitis, polio, measles, mumps and rubella (MMR), Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis), chickenpox, shingles, pneumonia and influenza.

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A passport that is valid for at least six months is required for entry into New Caledonia. You don’t need a visa if your stay is under 90 days. If you plan to stay for an extended period of time apply at the nearest French Embassy. Make sure that you apply well beforehand as it usually takes a considerable amount of time.

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Sources: Embassy of New Caledonia and U.S. State Department

New Caledonia has a tropical climate, but has a hot and rainy season and a cool and dry season. These seasons are influenced by the trade winds.

The hot and rainy season runs from December to March with temperatures ranging from 90 to 95.

The cool and dry season runs from June to September with temperatures ranging from 65 to 75.

Avoid public areas where protests take place as protests occur regularly and have the potential to turn violent. Crime is low in New Caledonia, but petty crimes are most common such as pick-pocketing. Keep your valuables close and in your sights at all times, especially in crowded areas.

Be cautious in nightclubs and clubs for brawls and assaults are more prone to happen in those locations.

Remember that local authorities are responsible for investigating and prosecuting crime.

Swamps don’t always draw tourists. But, the swamps in New Caledonia are an exception, particularly the Heart of Voh. The Heart of Voh is a natural design created in a swamp near the town of Voh. A heart can be seen by plane or by mountain.

Tourists can climb Mount Kathepaik, usually a two hour hike, to see the naturally created heart from above.

Here are some essential items to consider for your trip to New Caledonia:

• If you’re traveling between June-September, bring a light sweater to wear at night.
• If you’re traveling between December and March, pack light clothes and an umbrella for rain.
• Hats and sunscreen to protect against the sun.
• Light rain jacket (sometimes the weather can be unpredictable)
• Mosquito repellent and clothing that covers bare skin to prevent mosquito bites and infections.

All Americans visiting New Caledonia should register online with the U.S. Department of State before departure. This will inform the office of your travel plans within the country and will allow them to reach out in the case of an emergency or evacuation.

There is no U.S. embassy in New Caledonia, but it is served by the embassy in Fiji.

U.S. Embassy Suva
158 Princes Rd, Tamavua
Suva, Fiji Islands
Phone: +(679) 331-4466
Emergency: +(679) 772-8049
Email: SuvaACS@state.gov

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