Naturalisation and citizenship in New Caledonia

French nationality is extremely useful here.   Other nationalities (ALL nationalities, no exceptions) must get an annual 'Carte de Sejour'.   To get a foreign work permit is very difficult unless you are a big company and then that is for a limited amount of time.   Even a French national must be 10 years on the island before they can be hired full time without extra formalities (especially finding a local with the same qualifications).    All of the above people cannot vote in the first of three island referendums in 2018.  The best thing is to be born here and never leave.