Travel advice for New Caledonia.

Here you will find important tips and useful information for New Caledonia.

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New Caledonia
Import local currency unlimited; the equivalent of EUR 10'000.00 or more must be declared
Import foreign currency unlimited; EUR 10'000.00 (equivalent) or more must be declared
Export local currency unlimited; the equivalent of EUR 10'000.00 or more must be declared
Export foreign currency unlimited; EUR 10'000.00 (equivalent) or more must be declared

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Practical Information:

Time difference with Switzerland

+ 10 h / +9 h during our summer time

Capital

Nouméa

National language

Official language

French

Language capabilities

English

Voltage

220 volt; 2-pronged round plug / adapter required for 3-pronged plug

Opening hours

Banks

7.30 - 11.30 h and 13.30 - 16.30 h (Mon -Fri)
7.30 - 11.30 h (Sat)

Stores

8.00 - 12.00 h and 14.00 - 18.00/20.00 h (Mon - Fri)
8.00 - 13.00 h (Sat)

Health situation
  • Do not drink tap water.

  • Mosquito protection advised.

  • Risk of dengue fever.

  • Vaccination against diphtheria, tetanus, hepatitis A, polio and measles recommended.

Driving
  • Swiss driver's license accepted for car rentals if obtained at least 1 year previously, varies by rental company.

  • International driver's licence recommended.

  • Minimum age for car rentals: 21 to 25 (varies by company).

Country code for calling Switzerland

00 41 (disregard '0' preceding Swiss area codes)

Swiss Embassy / Consulate

Paris (Frankreich), 142 Rue de Grenelle
Tel. +33 1 49 55 67 00

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