New Caledonia
Health
Before you travel check that:听
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your destination can provide the healthcare you may need听
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you have appropriate travel insurance for local treatment or unexpected medical evacuation听
This is particularly important if you have a health condition or are pregnant.听
Emergency medical number听
Call 15, 17 or 256767 and ask for an ambulance.听
Contact your insurance company quickly if you鈥檙e referred to a medical facility for treatment.听
Vaccine recommendations and health risks听
At least 8 weeks before your trip:听听
- check the latest 听
- see where to get vaccines and whether you have to pay on the 听听
See , including:听
- Zika听virus
- dengue听
- chikungunya听
Medication听
The legal status and regulation of some medicines prescribed or bought in the UK can be different in other countries.听
Read .听
Healthcare in New Caledonia听
General healthcare facilities in New Caledonia are good for uncomplicated treatment, but more serious cases may need evacuation to Australia or France. Make sure you have adequate travel health insurance and accessible funds to cover the cost of any medical treatment abroad and repatriation.听
Healthcare for residents鈥�
If you plan to live in New Caledonia, consult the UK Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) about long-term entitlement to healthcare under the French national system.鈥��
DWP Overseas Medical Benefits helpline: +44 (0)191 218 1999鈥�
You can also get English-language or on +33 (0)820 90 42 12. You can get French-language information online about .鈥�
Health insurance cards
The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) or Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) do not provide health cover for you if you go to New Caledonia to visit or to live.
Travel and mental health听
Read FCDO guidance on travel and mental health. There is also .听