Getting to Noumea, where to stay
Noumea is the capital of New Caledonia and the gateway to the Pacific. The Tjibaou Cultural Centre sits 8 km north of the city centre on the Tina Peninsula, a 15-minute drive from downtown and 45 minutes from La Tontouta International Airport.
Partner hotels — special rate for delegates
Booking codes for the conference rate will be shared with registrants. Three partner hotels are within 5–25 minutes of the venue.
Hilton Noumea La Promenade
City centre, 4 km from venue. Conference rate.
Booking link →Visa & entry requirements
Visa-free entry
Citizens of EU member states, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, USA, Japan, Singapore and most South Pacific Island countries can enter New Caledonia for up to 90 days without a visa.
Short-stay visa (≤ 90 days)
If your country is not visa-exempt, apply for a short-stay Schengen-equivalent visa at the French consulate. PIRT can provide a letter of invitation to support your application — request via the registration confirmation email.
Passport & vaccinations
Valid passport with ≥ 6 months remaining beyond your stay. No mandatory vaccinations except yellow fever (if arriving from a yellow-fever-endemic country). COVID-19 entry requirements have been relaxed; check the latest advice from the New Caledonian Health Authority before travelling.
Need help? Email visa@pirt.org for letter-of-invitation requests, or visit the New Caledonia government site for the latest entry rules.
Choose a visit to Noumea
Cultural day-trips to neighbouring islands, eco-tours to the South Lagoon (UNESCO World Heritage), and city walking tours can be booked through the conference travel desk.
Travel desk →Speak with the Tjibaou Centre
For accessibility, programme adjustments, or to coordinate side-events at the venue, the Centre's events team is available year-round.
Centre Culturel Tjibaou →