How to send a letter to New Caledonia

How to address and send post to another country — the address layout, postage, delivery times and what you can and can’t send.

New Caledonia

Sending post to New Caledonia
Full name on envelopeRequired
Delivery time7-15 business days typical.
PostageLetter, Parcel, Registered, EMS.
PostcodePostcodes 988xx; placed before locality.

✉️ Addressing the envelope

Address layout
Full Name
House Number + Street
988NN LOCALITY
NEW CALEDONIA
Example
Emma Martin
12 Rue de la République
98800 NOUMEA
NEW CALEDONIA
Full name
Required
Full name recommended.
Postcode
Postcodes 988xx; placed before locality.
Language
French; uppercase locality; La Poste formats.

📮 Sending

Postage methods
Letter, Parcel, Registered, EMS.
Delivery times
7-15 business days typical.

🛃 Customs and restrictions

Customs
CN22/CN23 for goods (non-EU origin).
Restrictions
Dangerous goods restricted.

💡 Tips

Include full 988xx postcode.
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