New Caledonia Travel Risk Level
Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution
New Caledonia is an overseas territory of France. The US State Department and UK FCDO publish a travel advisory specifically for New Caledonia; the levels and summaries below reflect that territory-scoped guidance rather than the wider France advisory. Health alerts are filtered to New Caledonia's own WHO region.
New Caledonia faces a moderate risk from crime, with the US State Department issuing a Level 2 advisory. Exercise increased caution in New Caledonia due to risk of crime.
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Government travel advisories
US State Department
Level 2 · whole-country level
Exercise increased caution in New Caledonia due to risk of crime . Review our Travel Guidance for New Caledonia to learn how to prepare for a safe trip. Exercise increased caution in Areas Outside Noumea at night due to crime .
UK FCDO
See our travel advice before travelling · whole-country level
Help abroad in an emergency There is no British Embassy in New Caledonia and the British Embassy in Paris, France supports British nationals who need emergency help from the UK government. Before you travel No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to: see general advice for women travellers read our guide on disability and travel abroad see general advice for LGBT+ travellers read about safety for solo and independent travel see advice on volunteering and adventure travel abroad Travel insurance If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance . Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency. About FCDO travel advice FCDO provides advice about risks of travel to help you make informed decisions. Find out more about FCDO travel advice . Get travel advice updates Sign up to get email notifications when this travel advice is updated. Follow FCDO : travel advice on X travel advice on Facebook Travel Aware on Instagram
Active disaster alerts (GDACS)
No active GDACS disaster events for New Caledonia at this time.
Health alerts (WHO)
No active WHO health alerts for New Caledonia at this time.
Global & regional health alerts (WHO)
Cross-border outbreaks and pandemic-scale alerts that affect travellers regardless of destination.
Global · Mpox
2025-12-05T19:00:00Z
Global
2025-12-10T19:00:00Z
Global
2025-12-24T05:38:07Z
Global · Mpox
2026-02-14T19:00:00Z
Global · Hantavirus
2026-05-28T18:00:00Z
Frequently asked questions
Is it safe to travel to New Caledonia?
New Caledonia is currently assessed at Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution) based on the US State Department and UK FCDO advisories. Exercise increased caution in New Caledonia due to risk of crime.
What is the current US State Department travel advisory for New Caledonia?
The US State Department currently rates New Caledonia at Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution — for the country as a whole. Exercise increased caution in New Caledonia due to risk of crime.
What is the current UK FCDO advice for New Caledonia?
The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office currently advises: "See our travel advice before travelling" for New Caledonia as a whole. Help abroad in an emergency There is no British Embassy in New Caledonia and the British Embassy in Paris, France supports British nationals who need emergency help from the UK government.
Other countries at Level 2