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LGBTQ+ travel in New Caledonia
Marriage equalityLegal status
Is New Caledonia LGBTQ+ friendly?
French law applies. Nouméa is relaxed, but Kanak tribal areas and the islands are conservative, so couples are discreet outside the city.
LGBTQ+ laws
| Status | |
|---|---|
| Same-sex relationships legal | Yes |
| Same-sex marriage | Yes |
| Civil unions or partnerships | Yes |
| Legal gender change | Yes |
| Anti-discrimination law | Yes |
LGBTQ+ friendliness by place in New Caledonia
| Place | Rating |
|---|---|
| Noumea | 4/5 · Welcoming |
LGBTQ+ friendly by place
Sources
- ILGA World database
- US State Department travel advisory
- Smartraveller: New Caledonia
- UK FCDO travel advice: New Caledonia
- Helia (OPT-NC) tourist offers
- France-Visas
- World Bank open data
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