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Private and family life — Spouse of scientific residence holder

New CaledoniaFamily

Explore the five recorded questions, answers and sources for this pathway.

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What is important for proving marriage, partnership, parentage, custody, dependency or another qualifying relationship?

A copy of the spouse's 'scientifique' residence card, plus civil-status details of the applicant and spouse (birth certificate or family book).

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Limits of the record
  • No marriage certificate is explicitly listed for this category; list is undated and the 'scientifique' card no longer appears on the current NC page (Talent family card now listed).

What important financial, accommodation, insurance or maintenance responsibilities apply?

Proof of health insurance coverage, proof of address (if housed by a third party: the host's proof of address, an accommodation certificate and the host's ID) and 1 tax stamp of 3 000 FCFP are required.

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Limits of the record
  • No financial or maintenance threshold is stated; list is undated and older than the current VPF lists.

How does the application work at a high level, what rights does the family member receive, how long does the status last, and how can it become independent or longer-term where officially stated?

Apply to the High Commission services at the latest within two months of arrival (or before the long-stay visa expires); a first permit needs a copy of the entry visa, a renewal a copy of the current residence permit; renewal is requested within the 2 months before expiry. The official source does not state the rights, card duration or path to longer-term status for this category.

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Limits of the record
  • Rights, card duration and transition to longer-term status for this category are not stated.

These are the answers currently recorded in the catalogue. A missing or partial answer is not an eligibility decision.

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