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🇸🇧Solomon Islands Visa 2026: Entry Requirements

Oceania· Updated 10/10/2026

Do you need a visa for Solomon Islands?

It depends on your passport. Out of 196 nationalities documented by IziVisas, 194 obtain an e-visa or a visa on arrival and 2 must apply at a consulate before travelling.

E-visa

194

nationalities

Consular visa

2

nationalities

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Pick your passport for the exact 2026 rule: fee, processing time, allowed stay and documents.

Data updated on · Official source

Rules by nationality cross-checked against the official list (solomons.gov.sb), read on .

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Solomon Islands visa types, fees and processing times

Every visa category Solomon Islands publishes, with the official fee, the allowed stay and the processing time when the source states them. Eligibility depends on your nationality: open your route for the rule that applies to your passport.

Solomon Islands visa types published by IziVisas, 2026. Data updated on . Government fees only. Application centres and agencies charge their own service fee on top.
VisaCategoryAllowed stayOfficial feeProcessing timeEntriesOfficial source
Short-stay (tourism)Short stayPortal
Business visaBusiness90 days450 USD15 business daysMultiplePortal
Work visaWork1 year (renewable)300-450 USD30 business daysMultiplePortal

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Information

Capital

Honiara

Population

851,372

Currency

Solomon Islands Dollar (SBD SI$)

Languages

English, Melanesian Pidgin

Continent

Oceania

Calling code

+677

Timezone

Pacific/Guadalcanal

Area

28,400 km²

Government

Parliamentary constitutional monarchy

National day

7 July (Independence 1978)

Internet domain

.sb

About

Solomon Islands is a Melanesian archipelago of over 900 islands in Oceania. The capital is Honiara on Guadalcanal island. The economy relies on forestry, agriculture, and fishing.

Nomad Insurance travel cover (SafetyWing)

Medical cover and repatriation, can be taken out mid-trip.

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Safety

Risk level:Moderate to high risk depending on areas, with urban crime and past ethnic instability.

Risk areas

Honiara - Crime and urban unrestRemote islands - Natural risks

Crime(Medium)

  • Avoid walking alone at night in Honiara
  • Do not carry valuables

Terrorism(Low)

  • Low risk, standard vigilance

Transport

  • Use official taxis, avoid night driving

Natural risks(High (cyclones, earthquakes, tsunamis))

  • Follow weather alerts, have an evacuation plan

Health(Limited system, under-equipped hospitals)

  • Hepatitis A/B vaccines, typhoid, malaria prophylaxis
  • Repatriation insurance

Practical tips

  • Register with the consulate
  • Avoid protests
  • Carry cash (ATMs are rare)

Accommodation (Hotels.com)

Hotels and other stays, with a free-cancellation filter.

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Cost of living

Accommodation

Studio in the city centre$500 – $850
1-bedroom apartment in the city centre$750 – $1,250
1-bedroom apartment outside the centre$450 – $800
3-bedroom apartment in the city centre$1,700 – $2,800
3-bedroom apartment outside the centre$1,000 – $1,800

Food

Meal at an inexpensive restaurant$6
Meal for two at a mid-range restaurant$45
McDonald’s meal or equivalent$7
Local beer (0.5 L, in a bar)$4.50
Cappuccino$4
Bottled water (1.5 L)$1.80
Bread (500 g)$2
Milk (1 L)$3
Eggs (12)$5.50
Chicken fillets (1 kg)$8
Apples (1 kg)$5
Bananas (1 kg)$1.20

Transport

Public transport, one way$0.60
Taxi, starting fare$3
Taxi, per km$1.20
Petrol (1 L)$1.45

Leisure

Gym (monthly membership)$45
Tennis court (1 h at the weekend)$10

Health

GP consultation$30
Dentist consultation$35
Antibiotics (one pack)$8
Cold medicine (6 days)$8

Others

Home internet (60 Mbps or more, monthly)$100
Mobile plan (calls + 10 GB, monthly)$25
Utilities for an 85 m² home (monthly)$250
Levi’s 501 jeans or similar$55
Nike sports shoes$110
International primary school (monthly)$900

Indicative prices in USD in Honiara · estimated in October 2026

eSIM data (Saily)

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Practical information

Electricity

Voltage220V, 240V
Frequency50Hz
Plug typesType I

Emergency numbers

Police999
Ambulance999
Fire department999

Practical information

Driving side

Left

Tap water

unsafe

Tipping

Not customary (5-10% optional)

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Photos

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Frequently asked questions

Do you need a visa to travel to Solomon Islands?▾

It depends on your passport. IziVisas documents the entry regime for Solomon Islands across 196 nationalities: 194 with an e-visa, 2 with a consular visa. Pick yours for the exact rule, with documents, fees and processing times.

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How much does a Solomon Islands visa cost?▾

Fees vary by visa type and nationality. The lowest published official fee is 450 USD (Business visa). These are government fees only, providers and visa application centres add their own service charge.

Is it dangerous to travel to Solomon Islands?▾

The overall risk level is currently rated "Moderate to high risk depending on areas, with urban crime and past ethnic instability.". See the Safety tab on this page for details by topic (crime, transport, health, areas to avoid) and practical tips.

What currency is used in Solomon Islands?▾

The official currency is Solomon Islands Dollar (SBD SI$). See sample prices (accommodation, meals, transport) in the cost of living section above.

What is the capital of Solomon Islands?▾

The capital of Solomon Islands is Honiara. The main spoken languages are: English, Melanesian Pidgin.

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