China → New Caledonia
Bare ordinary Chinese passport holders generally require a visa for short tourist/business entry. The official New Caledonia order lists China only for specific visa-waiver cases, such as holding a multiple-entry visa issued by a French consular authority valid for 6 months to 5 years, or travel/stay organized by an approved agency for less than 15 days.
Must hold a travel document recognized by France; it must be valid at least 3 months beyond planned departure, have at least 2 blank pages, and have been issued within the last 10 years. If no listed exemption applies, obtain a short-stay visa valid for New Caledonia before travel.
Based on passport-specific data. · as of 2026-06-18
Official source ↗Documents that change the outcome
- Visa-free· schengen_visa · 90 days
Sourced waiver is only for a valid long-stay visa or residence permit issued by France or another Schengen state/associated state fully applying the Schengen acquis, for stays up to 3 months per 6-month period. A regular Schengen short-stay C visa was not sourced as a waiver.
source ↗ - Visa-free· us_green_card
Sourced only for cruise passengers: during a cruise call in New Caledonia, a passenger may enter/stay for the call if holding a valid U.S. residence permit authorizing readmission to the United States. A general air-arrival waiver based on a U.S. green card was not sourced.
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Documents & how to apply
- Visa application form, CERFA form and receipt — Complete the online application on France-Visas; bring the required documents to the appointment.
- Travel document/passport original and copy — Must be in good condition, issued less than 10 years ago, have at least two blank pages, and meet France-Visas validity requirements.
- Two recent ID photos — Must meet ISO/IEC photo format.
- Supporting documents, originals and copies, depending on situation and travel plan — Documents in languages other than French or English may be required to be translated into French.
- Proof of sufficient financial resources — France-Visas lists cash, travellers' cheques, international bank cards, etc., to show sufficient funds for the stay and return.
- Evidence of business purpose · optional — For business travel, demonstrate the link between professional activity and the purpose of the trip.
- Invitation/request letter, summons, or event admission document · optional — Business examples include a letter from the French correspondent describing the activity, purpose, duration and place; admission cards to fairs/conferences; or a commitment by the inviting organisation/company to cover costs.
⏱ The China page states that complete short-stay applications requiring no additional checks are, in principle, processed in 24 or 48 working hours after transfer to the embassy/consulate; this is indicative and may vary. 💳 9 EUR (government fee) 📍 Complete the application on France-Visas; in China, TLScontact visa centres receive applications, while French consulates/the embassy process and decide them.
Applications may be submitted up to six months before travel; in China, appointments are generally handled through TLScontact visa centres.
Requirements vary by consulate — verify with the official source. official ↗
Common questions
I did not find an official source saying a U.S. visa by itself waives the New Caledonia visa requirement. The official New Caledonia exemption list for Chinese passports cites a multiple-entry visa issued by a French consular authority valid for 6 months to 5 years, specific cruise cases, and approved-agency short trips; a U.S. visa is not listed there. Based on sourced rules, a Chinese passport plus U.S. visa should not be treated as visa-free.
Only specific Schengen documents were sourced: a valid long-stay visa or residence permit issued by France or another Schengen state/associated state fully applying the Schengen acquis waives the visa for up to 3 months per 6-month period. I did not find official support for a regular Schengen short-stay C visa as a waiver for New Caledonia.
Not generally. The official list only gives China specific exemptions, such as a multiple-entry visa issued by a French consular authority valid for 6 months to 5 years, a short cruise call, or travel/stay organized by an approved agency for less than 15 days. A bare passport that does not meet those listed cases should be treated as visa-required.
Generally no visa is required for a short business/tourist stay, with the official wording of up to 3 months per 6-month period. But if the activity is paid work requiring a New Caledonia work authorization and the traveler cannot present that authorization at the border, the waiver does not apply.
Verify with official sources
Visa policy changes without notice and this page is reference information that may contain errors. Before travel, verify via the official sources below or contact the destination country's embassy / consulate / immigration authority directly; final admission is at the destination government's discretion.