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New Caledonia Private and family life — Spouse of French citizen

14 facts quoted from the official source

Temporary family residence for the married spouse of a French citizen, with possible multi-year and ten-year progression.

Route type
Family
Can bring
spouse
from the official record
Requirements
10
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

10 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • AddressThe checklist requires proof of address.
  • CommunityThe checklist asks for a joint declaration and evidence of continuing life together.
  • MarriageA married spouse of a French citizen qualifies for private and family life residence.
  • Medical CoverThe checklist requires evidence of health coverage.
  • PassportA passport and, for a first card, entry-visa evidence are required.
  • Progression MultiAfter one year of stay, a multi-year card may be requested.
  • Progression ResidentThe official page states a three-year marriage and residence condition for the resident card.
  • RelationshipThe family checklist requires civil-status and relationship evidence.
  • Territorial RegimeStay rules in New Caledonia differ from mainland France and other overseas territories.
  • WorkFamily titles allow professional activity subject to local work rules.
Also stated by the source
  • Eligibility summaryStay rules in New Caledonia differ from mainland France and other overseas territories.
  • Official source basisStay rules in New Caledonia differ from mainland France and other overseas territories.
  • Report summaryStay rules in New Caledonia differ from mainland France and other overseas territories.
Family

Who you can bring

spouse
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Fees
1 proven from the official source.
  • Photos FeeThe checklist requires identity photographs and the applicable fiscal stamp.checked 2026-07-27
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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to New Caledonia?
The official source states: Temporary family residence for the married spouse of a French citizen, with possible multi-year and ten-year progression.
02Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: spouse.

Every answer is quoted from the official nouvelle-caledonie.gouv.fr page for this route, last read 2026-07-27.

We checked 14 points against the official source; 14 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

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Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source nouvelle-caledonie.gouv.frLast read 2026-07-27 Every quote on this page is from this New Caledonia government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-27 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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