Oceania
New Caledonia
The largest lagoon in the world, Kanak culture and red earth. Say bonjour, and enjoy!
Caution: some areas are unsafe
Parts of this country are unsafe or advised against. Check your government's official travel advice before you go and during your trip.
Tensions remain after the 2024 riots: check the local situation before you go.
Official advice for my nationality- Local time
- 00:26
- Currency
- XPF
- Calling code
- +687
- Capital
- Nouméa
- Languages spoken
- French
LGBTQIA+
Rights protected
- Same-sex marriage is legal, and the law protects against discrimination.
- Attitudes can be more conservative in rural areas than in big cities.
- Holding hands or kissing in public is generally fine, as for any couple.
- Trans and non-binary travellers: the gender marker on your passport is what counts at border checks; carry supporting documents if your appearance has changed.
These rules change and depend on your situation: always check with the official sources and your embassy before you leave. GoZzzy gives general information and cannot be held responsible.
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