Visitors to Solomon Islands must obtain an e-Visa unless they are citizens from one of the visa-exempt countries or citizens who may obtain a free visitor permit on arrival.
Visitors may also apply for a visa from one of the Solomon Islands diplomatic missions.
All visitors must have a passport valid for at least 6 months.
Visa policy map
Visa exemption Citizens of the following countries and territories may enter Solomon Islands without a visa for the following period in accordance with bilateral agreements:
90 days
90 days within any 180 days European Union member states (except Ireland)
90 days within any 6 months
30 days 1
1 - No more than 90 days within any 180-day period.
Date of visa changes 7 October 2016: European Union member states (except Ireland), Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland 29 January 2017: Israel 19 November 2017: United Arab Emirates 28 December 2024: China 26 August 2026: Hong Kong Cancelled: April 2025: Taiwan (as Free Visitor Permit on arrival)
Visa on arrival Free Visitor Permit on arrival Citizens of the following countries and territories may obtain a free visitor permit on arrival for 30 days. The maximum period of stay in the Solomon Islands must not exceed 90 days within any 12-month period.
Including citizens of Australia external territories. Including citizens of New Zealand territories.Including citizens of U.S territories
Electronic visa (e-Visa) Citizens of other countries and territories may obtain an e-Visa. Online application and payment is now operational.
Visitor statistics Most visitors arriving in the Solomon Islands were from the following countries of nationality:
Rank Country or territory 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 1 10,161 9,539 9,509 9,134 11,181 2 1,696 1,544 1,451 1,406 1,905 3 1,664 1,562 1,391 1,255 1,800 4 1,623 1,484 1,413 1,137 1,161 5 1,488 1,379 1,341 1,243 2,019 6 1,215 827 742 425 n/a 7 766 868 609 529 804 8 715 552 581 505 601 9 496 347 387 337 460 10 176 166 153 149 148 11 156 161 109 102 136 12 149 99 93 95 81 13 119 117 177 86 93 Total 25,709 23,194 21,623 20,070 24,431
See also
Visa requirements for Solomon Islands citizens
References
External links
Immigration Requirements of Solomon Islands