Travel Updates

Looking forward to travelling again but not sure where you can go? Explore your options with Sherpa!

Your guide to travel post-COVID-19, Sherpa’s interactive map provides real-time information on travel restrictions, testing requirements and quarantine measures that may apply to countries around the world. With access to over 64+ government systems, understanding travel restrictions has never been easier. To discover where you can go, please visit Sherpa.

The safety and well-being of our customers remain our priority. That’s why we’re closely monitoring the global COVID-19 situation and will continue to do our best to keep you informed on the latest travel information.

For official government information
For the latest official government travel advice, please visit Smartraveller.
For the latest in-destination COVID-19 updates, please visit New Caledonia Tourism.
For the latest in-destination swimming ban updates impacting Noumea, please visit New Caledonia – Swimming ban in Noumea [New Caledonia Tourism].

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to be vaccinated to visit New Caledonia? No, visitors to New Caledonia do not require a COVID-19 vaccination. Please refer to Sherpa and Smartraveller for the latest information.

Do my children need to be vaccinated to visit New Caledonia? No, children do not require a COVID-19 vaccination to enter New Caledonia. Please refer to Sherpa and Smartraveller for the latest information.

What testing is required to enter New Caledonia? Visitors no longer need any COVID-19 test to enter New Caledonia. Please refer to Sherpa and Smartraveller for the latest information.

What happens if I get COVID-19 before I am due to travel? If you are unable to travel for a reason relating to COVID-19, your booking can be amended to new dates or placed into credit. Refer to our Peace of Mind Guarantee in our Terms and Conditions for more detail or contact your My New Caledonia consultant to discuss your options.

What happens if I get COVID-19 while in New Caledonia? If you exhibit COVID-19 symptoms whilst in New Caledonia, you should take a RAT or PCR test. If you test positive, you will need to self-isolate for five days and then adhere to seven days of health precautionary measures, including wearing a face mask and social distancing.

Do I need travel insurance to visit New Caledonia? We strongly recommend that you obtain travel insurance before travelling overseas, so that if COVID-19 impacts your holiday, you will be covered. Please contact your My New Caledonia consultant to discuss insurance options.

When will I get my documents? Your travel documents will be sent to you via email approximately two weeks prior to departure.

What is the process once I have paid my deposit? Upon paying for your deposit, all you need to do is pay your final balance 60 days before departure. Once your balance has been paid, we will email your travel documents approximately two weeks prior to departure.

Will you notify me when my final payment is due? At present, we do not send out reminders regarding payment due dates. We recommend noting the date on your Booking Advice to ensure the amount is paid before the due date. You will only receive a reminder if your final balance is overdue.

Do I need to book my day tours? All day tours included in your My New Caledonia holiday package are pre-booked on the dates shown on your itinerary. However, these dates can be changed, subject to availability. If you wish to change the dates of any of your tours, please contact the supplier a minimum of 48 hours before your scheduled departure.

As of 02 February 2022.