Solomon Islands Visa Policy

There are different types of visas available for the Solomon Islands. You will be required a visa even if you are transiting through the Solomon Islands unless you are from a visa-exempt group. Visitors to the Solomon Islands must acquire a visa unless they come from one of the visa-exempt countries or countries whose residents are eligible for permit given on arrival.

You can realize your planned trip to the Solomon Islands by obtaining a Solomon Islands visa. Foreign nationals can apply to Solomon Islands short-term visas via the embassy or on arrival for temporary reasons (tourism, business, cultural, and other short-term purposes).

Solomon Islands-EU Visa Waiver Agreement

The Solomon Islands-EU Visa Waiver Agreement provides for visa-free travel for citizens of the Union and the Solomon Islands when travelling to the territory of the other Contracting Party for a maximum period of 90 days in any 180-day period.

You can apply for the Solomon Islands Short-term Visitor visa for realizing your temporary travel to the Solomon Islands. Reasons to apply for this type of visa can be tourism, visiting family or friends, business trips, Short-term education, exchange programs, Short-term Visitor work, and many other non-permanent nuances.  The minimum period of stay for holders of visas is 6 weeks, with a maximum combined period of 90 days. The Border Control Unit of the Immigration Division is responsible for processing this visa class on behalf of the Director of Immigration.

Required Documents for Solomon Islands Short-term Visitor Visa

1. Application Form 

• Fully completed in English and signed and dated by the applicant himself (signed by both parents in case of minors, below the age of 18)

2. Passport

• Validity minimum of six months beyond the date of your arrival from the Solomon Islands.
• Signed by bearer
• Passport not older than 10 years (issued in the last 10 years)
• At least one or two free “visa pages.”
• Undamaged pictures securely affixed with/to passport

3. Photo

• NEW! Should not be older than 6 months.
• A frontal view of the face-covering 70-80% (32-26mm) of the photo.
• A uniform and white background.
• Clear facial features and eyes – not covered by hair or glasses frame.
• 50mm x 40mm size

4. ID Card Copy

5. Residence Permit/Visa Copy (if your country of residence and citizenship are different)

6. Photocopies

• Copy of the main page of your passport
• Copies of previous visas

7. Travel Itinerary 

• Flight reservation (return ticket must be included)
• Valid (existing) hotel/accommodation booking/reservation with the full address (name, street, city, zip code, contact information, booking ref.)

8. Proof of Financial Means

• Personal bank statements, personal property, assets, etc.

9. Supporting Documents that Show Your Reason for a Trip

       For Tourism:

• Confirmation of the accommodation (hotel confirmation, apartment rental contract, etc.)

       For Business:

• Original invitation letter by the company/organization
• Confirmation of the accommodation (hotel confirmation, apartment rental contract, etc.)

       For Visiting Relatives and Friends:

• Original invitation letter by inviting person
• The original document that confirms the ownership of estate (home) of your inviting person, if you are going to stay there
• Copies of passport, ID card/residence permit of your inviting person

       For Employment (Short-term):

• Original invitation letter by a company in the Solomon Islands
• Confirmation of the accommodation (apartment rental contract, hotel confirmation, etc.)

10. For Minors:

• Copy and English translation of either birth certificate/proof of adoption/custody decree if parents are divorced/death certificate of parent
• Letter of consent from parent/s or legal guardian/s, if travelling unaccompanied.

*Additional documents can be required by the embassy.

Processing Time for Solomon Islands Short-term Visitor Visa

The average processing time for a Solomon Islands Short-term Visitor Visa is 10-15 calendar days. It depends on your visa application country.

Solomon Islands Short-term Visitor Visa Fee

Solomon Islands Short-term Visitor Visa fee is 200 USD (it can vary depending on your country and nationality). Additionally, you may also need to pay other Administrative fees such as the Visa Application center fee, courier service fee, etc., depending on the country and location of your documents' submission.

Since the processing and issuance of visas are still carried out at the Headquarters of the Immigration Division in Honiara, a visa application fee of SBD 200 for the Solomon Islands must be paid, and payment must be received with all requirements, even if visa applications are made outside the Solomon Islands.

Visa application fees may be paid outside the Solomon Islands through the bank account and the details provided as follows, and a copy of the receipt to be sent to the Director of Immigration:

Account name: SIG Revenue Account

Bank Account number: 20343

Bank: Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI)

Swift Code: CBSISBSB

Where to Apply for Solomon Islands Short-term Visitor Visa?

You will apply for a Solomon Islands Short-term Visitor Visa in Solomon Islands visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence or to the Director of Immigration. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.

Long term visas are given to foreign nationals who wish to reside (usually for the purpose of starting up a business, investing, job, studying, trade, or for religious purposes) must apply to the Director of Immigration for a visa to enter and reside prior to entering the Solomon Islands. The maximum validity of a visa to enter and stay is two years. Present visa holders wishing to further prolong their stay in the Solomon Islands must apply to the Director of Immigration two months prior to the expiry of their current visa with all conditions issued.

The Long-term visas are issued by the Labour Division, Ministry of Trade, Industries, Labour, and Immigration. The Long-term visas must be sent with the application for permission to enter and stay prior to arrival.

There are eight sections under the Long-term visa.

Required Documents for Solomon Islands Long-term Visa

1. Application Form 

• Fully completed in English and signed and dated by the applicant himself (signed by both parents in case of minors, below the age of 18)

2. Passport

• Validity minimum of six months beyond the date of your arrival from the Solomon Islands.
• Signed by bearer
• Passport not older than 10 years (issued in the last 10 years)
• At least one or two free “visa pages.”
• Undamaged pictures securely affixed with/to passport

3. Photo

• NEW! Should not be older than 6 months.
• A frontal view of the face-covering 70-80% (32-26mm) of the photo.
• A uniform and white background.
• Clear facial features and eyes – not covered by hair or glasses frame.
• 50mm x 40mm size

4. ID Card Copy

5. Residence Permit/Visa Copy (if your country of residence and citizenship are different)

6. Photocopies

• Copy of the main page of your passport
• Copies of previous visas

7. Supporting Documents that Show Your Reason for a Trip

       For Employment:

Enable holders to join and remain in the Solomon Islands for employment purposes. The length of stay for visa holders is 2 years. Present visa holders wishing to prolong their stay in the Solomon Islands must apply to the Director of Immigration two months prior to the expiry of their current visa with all conditions issued. The Immigration Division’s Permit Unit is responsible for processing this visa class on behalf of the Director of Immigration.

• Cover Letter
  • Details of person/Duration of engagement same as on Sponsorship Form
  • Proper company/organization address: phone/email
  • Must have the organization/company stamp
• Sponsorship Letter
  • Signed by senior personnel within the organization/company.
  • Must be a registered organization/company in the Solomon Islands
  • Must have the organization/company stamp
• Police Clearance/Report
  • MUST be original
  • MUST be recent
  • If in other foreign language, MUST be accompanied by an original English translation by an authorized authority
• Medical report
  • An original or certified true copy
  • MUST recent
  • If in other foreign language, MUST be accompanied by an original English translation by an authorized authority
• Marriage certificate if married (Divorce Certificate)
  • Certified copy
  • If in other foreign language, MUST be accompanied by an original English translation by an authorized authority
• Work Permit

       For Student:

Enable holders to join and remain in the Solomon Islands for research purposes. The length of stay for student visa holders is less than a month longer than the duration of the course the student is taking. The Immigration Division’s Permit Unit is responsible for processing this visa class on behalf of the Director of Immigration.

• Cover Letter
  • Details of person/Program/Duration of program
• Sponsorship Letter
  • Stating who will be responsible for all expenses while studying until the end of the program
• Police Clearance/Report
  • MUST be original
  • MUST be recent
  • If in other foreign language, MUST be accompanied by an original English translation by an authorized authority
• Medical report
  • An original or certified true copy
  • MUST recent
  • If in other foreign language, MUST be accompanied by an original English translation by an authorized authority
• Marriage certificate if married (Divorce Certificate)
  • Certified copy
  • If in other foreign language, MUST be accompanied by an original English translation by an authorized authority

       For Special Purpose (Volunteer) Visa:

Enable holders to join and remain in the Solomon Islands as a volunteer. The Immigration Division’s Permit Unit is responsible for processing this visa class on behalf of the Director of Immigration.

• Cover Letter
  • Details of person/Duration of engagement same as on Sponsorship Form
  • Proper company/organization address: phone/email
• Sponsorship Form (Form 16)
  • Signed by senior personnel within the organization/company. Must be a registered organization/company in the Solomon Islands
  • Must have the organization/company stamp
• Police Clearance/Report
  • MUST be original
  • MUST be recent
  • If in other foreign language, MUST be accompanied by an original English translation by an authorized authority
• Medical Report
  • An original or certified true copy
  • MUST be recent
  • If in other foreign language, MUST be accompanied by an original English translation by an authorized authority
• Marriage certificate if married (Divorce certificate)
  • Certified copy
  • If in other foreign language, MUST be accompanied by an original English translation by an authorized authority

       For Special Purpose (Research) Visa:

Enable holders to join and remain in the Solomon Islands as a researcher. The Immigration Division’s Permit Unit is responsible for processing this visa class on behalf of the Director of Immigration.

• Cover Letter
  • Details of person/Duration of engagement same as on Sponsorship Form
  • Proper company/organization address: phone/email
• Sponsorship Form (Form 16)
  • Signed by senior personnel within the organization/company. Must be a registered organization/company in the Solomon Islands
  • Must have the organization/company stamp
• Police Clearance/Report
  • MUST be original
  • MUST be recent
  • If in other foreign language, MUST be accompanied by an original English translation by an authorized authority
• Medical report
  • An original or certified true copy
  • MUST be recent
  • If in other foreign language, MUST be accompanied by an original English translation by an authorized authority
• Marriage certificate if married (Divorce certificate)
  • Certified copy
  • If in other foreign language, MUST be accompanied by an original English translation by an authorized authority
• Research Permit from relevant Ministry

       For Special Purpose (Other) Visa:

Enable holders to join and remain in the Solomon Islands for a special reason. The Immigration Division’s Permit Unit is responsible for processing this visa class on behalf of the Director of Immigration.

• Cover Letter
  • Details of person/Duration of engagement same as on Sponsorship Form
  • Proper company/organization address: phone/email
• Sponsorship Form (Form 16)
  • Signed by senior personnel within the organization/company. Must be a registered organization/company in the Solomon Islands
  • Must have the organization/company stamp
• Police Clearance/Report
  • MUST be original
  • MUST be recent
  • If in other foreign language, MUST be accompanied by an original English translation by an authorized authority
• Medical report
  • An original or certified true copy
  • MUST be recent
  • If in other foreign language, MUST be accompanied by an original English translation by an authorized authority
• Marriage certificate if married (Divorce certificate)
  • Certified copy
  • If in other foreign language, MUST be accompanied by an original English translation by an authorized authority
• Court Cases references or any other documents that the Director required

       For Foreign National Dependent (Spouse) Visa:

Enable the spouse of a holder of a long-term visa (sponsor) to access and remain in the Solomon Islands. The overall length of stay for holders of this class of visa would be the same as that of their sponsor. The Immigration Division’s Permit Unit is responsible for processing this visa on behalf of the Director of Immigration.

• Cover Letter
  • Details of person/Duration of stay be same as Sponsor’s visa.
  • To be signed by the sponsor.
• Sponsorship Form (Form 17)
  • Signed by the sponsor.
• Police Clearance/Report
  • MUST be original
  • MUST be recent
  • If in other foreign language, MUST be accompanied by an original English translation by an authorized authority
• Medical report
  • An original or certified true copy
  • MUST recent
  • If in other foreign language, MUST be accompanied by an original English translation by an authorized authority
• Marriage certificate if married
  • Certified copy
  • If in other foreign language, MUST be accompanied by an original English translation by an authorized authority

       For Foreign National Dependent (Child) Visa:

Enable children (under 18 years of age) of holders of long-term visas (sponsor) to enter and remain in the Solomon Islands. The overall length of stay for holders of this class of visa would be the same as that of their sponsor. The Immigration Division’s Permit Unit is responsible for processing this visa on behalf of the Director of Immigration.

• Cover Letter
  • Details of person/Duration of stay be same as Sponsor’s visa.
  • To be signed by the sponsor.
• Sponsorship Form (Form 17)
  • Signed by sponsor
• Birth Certificate – Certified copy
  • If in other foreign language, MUST be accompanied by an original English translation by an authorized authority.
• Copy of sponsor’s LTV/SPV(V)

       For Family Relationship Visa:

Enable the spouse of a holder of a long-term visa (sponsor) to access and remain in the Solomon Islands. The overall length of stay for holders of this class of visa would be the same as that of their sponsor. The Immigration Division’s Permit Unit is responsible for processing this visa on behalf of the Director of Immigration.

• Cover Letter
  • Details of person/Duration of stay be same as Sponsor’s visa.
  • To be signed by the sponsor.
• Sponsorship Form (Form 17)
  • Signed by the sponsor.
• Police Clearance/Report
  • MUST be original
  • MUST be recent
  • If in other foreign language, MUST be accompanied by an original English translation by an authorized authority
• Medical report
  • An original or certified true copy
  • MUST recent
  • If in other foreign language, MUST be accompanied by an original English translation by an authorized authority
• Marriage certificate if married
  • Certified copy
  • If in other foreign language, MUST be accompanied by an original English translation by an authorized authority
• Passport biodata page of the Solomon Islander spouse

*Additional documents can be required by the embassy.

NB: Certification of documents to be done by Commissioner for oaths, magistrate, or Justice of Peace.

Correspondences to be addressed to:

Director of Immigration,

Ministry of Commerce, Industries, Labour and Immigration,

Immigration Division,

P.O.Box G26,

Honiara,

Solomon Islands

Processing Time for Solomon Islands Long-term Visa

The average processing time for a Solomon Islands Long-term Visa is 10-15 calendar days. It depends on your visa application country.

Solomon Islands Long-term Visa Fee

Solomon Islands Long-term Visa fees are 300-500 USD (it varies depending on your purpose, country, and nationality). Additionally, you may also need to pay other Grant fees, Administrative fees such as the Visa Application center fee, courier service fee, etc., depending on the country and location of your documents' submission.

Since the processing and issuance of visas are still carried out at the Headquarters of the Immigration Division in Honiara, a visa application fee of SBD 200 for the Solomon Islands must be paid, and payment must be received with all requirements, even if visa applications are made outside the Solomon Islands.

Visa application fees may be paid outside the Solomon Islands through the bank account and the details provided as follows, and a copy of the receipt to be sent to the Director of Immigration:

Account name: SIG Revenue Account

Bank Account number: 20343

Bank: Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI)

Swift Code: CBSISBSB

Where to Apply for Solomon Islands Long-term Visa?

You will apply for a Solomon Islands Long-term Visa in Solomon Islands visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence or to the Director of Immigration. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.