18 Apr 2022 | 05:14 AM UTC
New Caledonia: Officials maintaining COVID-19 restrictions territorywide as of April 18 /update 30
New Caledonia continuing COVID-19 measures as of April 18. Entry, quarantine controls continue for unvaccinated travelers.
Event
Authorities in New Caledonia are maintaining COVID-19 measures as of April 18.
Domestic Measures
Facemasks remain mandatory for people aged 18 years and above visiting medical, social service, and care facilities.
The government requires people that test positive for COVID-19 to self-quarantine for five days; affected cases can leave quarantine after 48 hours if symptoms remain mild or nonexistent. Authorities require COVID-19 cases newly out of quarantine and designated close contacts to follow enhanced precautions for seven days; affected individuals should wear facemasks, limit contact with other people, telecommute if possible, and avoid public transportation. Officials permit workers in critical industries that test positive but asymptomatic to continue work.
International Travel Restrictions
New Caledonia permits entry for travelers fully vaccinated with the Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, AstraZeneca, or Janssen/Johnson and Johnson doses and unvaccinated minors 17 years old or younger. Unvaccinated travelers must prove a compelling reason for entry. French nationals resident in other areas of the Pacific can transit the territory. All inbound passengers must take a PCR test within 72 hours or an antigen test within 48 hours before departure. Inbound travelers must also complete a declaration promising to undergo testing after arrival to board flights.
Fully vaccinated entrants can enter the territory without quarantine. Unvaccinated entrants must undergo a seven-day self-quarantine period; nonresidents must arrange accommodations in advance. All arrivals, except people 11 years old or under, must take a RAT test within 48 hours of arrival. Unvaccinated arrivals from designated red zone locations must take an additional test before leaving quarantine. Tests are available for free at pharmacies with a plane ticket. Authorities will extend quarantine for anyone that tests positive for COVID-19.
Advice
Follow all official instructions. Abide by national health and safety measures. Reconfirm all transport arrangements and required travel documents before traveling as a precaution. Consider delaying traveling if experiencing symptoms associated with COVID-19, as they may prompt increased scrutiny and delays. Avoid all demonstrations as a standard precaution.
