Do I need cash in Noumea?

Using your Bank Card in New Caledonia. Your bank card can get a heavy workout in businesses in Nouméa. But if you're preparing to journey 'into the bush' (outside Greater Nouméa) or throughout the islands, it's better to have cash on hand. Some of the best travel money cards include debit, credit and prepaid cards.



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U.S. citizens do not need a visa if entering on a regular tourist passport and staying no more than 90 days out of every six months. Return ticket travel will be confirmed. Your passport must be valid for six months beyond the duration of your stay in New Caledonia.

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In rural areas, drink boiled or bottled water. Tap water is generally safe to drink in towns. The standard of medical facilities in Noumea is high, but those in outlying areas are basic. Medical treatment is expensive.

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Because New Caledonia's main industry is tourism and most of the island's tourism is from Australia and New Zealand, English is also spoken in New Caledonia; however, it is only widely spoken inside Nouméa and by those in the tourism industry. The most commonly taught foreign languages are English and Japanese.

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