Solomon Islands Visa for Estonian Citizens2026 Requirements, Fees & Documents
Estonian passport holders need a visa to enter Solomon Islands. Apply at a Solomon Islands embassy or consulate, or the official visa portal, before travelling.
- Max stay
- Varies
- Visa cost
- USD 100
- How to apply
- Embassy / visa centre
How Estonian citizens apply for a Solomon Islands visa
- → Apply for a visa at the Solomon Islands embassy/consulate or official visa application centre before travelling. Apply here ↗
No advance visa with these documents
Solomon Islands officially admits Estonian citizens without a pre-arranged visa when they hold certain third-country visas or residence permits.
Visa-free · up to 90 days
EU-Solomon Islands Short-Stay Visa Waiver Agreement (signed 7 October 2016, provisionally applied from 8 October 2016, formally concluded by Council Decision 2017/235 of 7 February 2017). Conditions vary slightly per document - check each rule via the official source.
eur-lex.europa.eu ↗Solomon Islands visa cost for Estonian citizens
Visitor Visa - Tourist (e-visa)
USD 100
e-Visa online application fee (surcharge added to visa fee)
USD 50
Fees checked 2 Jul 2026
Solomon Islands visa types
Visitor Visa - Tourist
Allows a single entry for tourism, sightseeing, and leisure activities. Not for business or paid work.
- On arrival grant is 30 days.
- Online application fee is $50 USD (discounted); in-person fee is $100 USD.
- Extendable up to 150 days total for $100 USD per extension.
- No work permitted.
- Online payment described as 'coming soon' - applications submitted in-person at Immigration Services Office in Honiara.
Extended Stay Visitor Visa
Short-term visa for eligible visitors who wish to remain in Solomon Islands beyond the period permitted under a standard Visitor Visa, for continued tourism-related or visiting purposes.
- Allows a minimum stay of 6 months and a maximum stay of up to 12 months.
- Application fee is SBD $1,000 (approx. USD $120), paid to the Ministry of Finance.
- Processed by the Immigration Division's Border Control Unit on behalf of the Director of Immigration.
- Application made on Form 2 (Regulation 17).
- Also listed as a short-term visa on the Ministry of Commerce, Industries, Labour and Immigration site (commerce.gov.sb/visas_imm/).
- Not shown in the main immigration.gov.sb/visas/ fee table.
Visitor Visa - Visiting Relatives
Allows MSG passport holders to visit relatives resident in Solomon Islands for extended stays.
Eligibility restricted to MSG (Melanesian Spearhead Group) passport holders - citizens of Fiji, Papua New Guinea, and Vanuatu. Extendable up to 1 year.
Apply here ↗Visitor Visa - Yacht Person (Master & Crew)
Covers masters and crew of private yachts entering Solomon Islands waters for tourism or transit purposes.
- 60-day initial grant, non-extendable.
- Maximum aggregate stay of 180 days.
- Separate from the standard tourist visa.
MSG (Melanesian Spearhead Group) Visitor Visa
Complimentary visitor visa for citizens of MSG member states (Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu) for tourism and visits.
- Free of charge.
- No extension permitted.
- No supporting documents required beyond valid passport.
Business Visa - Short-Term
Permits foreign nationals to conduct short-term business activities such as meetings, negotiations, and conferences in Solomon Islands.
- Not extendable.
- Single or multiple entry options listed.
- Work/employment not permitted - business activities only.
Emergency Employment Visa
Allows emergency short-term employment in Solomon Islands where a local worker is not immediately available.
Limited to 4 entries per year. Requires Labour Department support letter.
Apply here ↗Transit Visa - Commercial Maritime
Issued to crew and passengers of commercial maritime vessels transiting Solomon Islands ports.
- 7-day single entry granted on arrival.
- Maximum 14-day stay permitted.
- Extension possible only if a substantive visa application is lodged.
Other Solomon Islands visa categories (32)Hide other visa categories
These don't apply to a typical short visit, but cover other reasons people travel to Solomon Islands. Eligibility varies by visa type - some are limited to specific nationalities, so check each one's conditions.
Common to several visa categories below
- Renewable.
- Fee exempted.
- Requires Ministerial support.
- Free of charge.
- Non-extendable.
- Extendable.
- Work prohibited.
- Must apply via eVisa portal before arrival and present grant letter on entry.
- Requires Ministry/PM's Office support.
Visitor Visa - Journalist/Reporter
Permits journalists and reporters to enter Solomon Islands for media and reporting activities.
Requires media organisation details. 30-day initial grant.
Apply here ↗Foreign Official/Diplomat Visa - Long-Term
Issued to foreign officials and diplomats for long-term postings in Solomon Islands.
Work rights permitted within diplomatic capacity.
Apply here ↗Foreign Official/Diplomat Visa - Short-Term
Issued to foreign officials and diplomats for short-term visits to Solomon Islands.
No extension permitted. Requires third-party diplomatic note.
Apply here ↗Dependent of Diplomat Visa
Issued to dependents (family members) of accredited foreign diplomats resident in Solomon Islands.
Work rights not permitted.
Apply here ↗Ministerial Special Exemption Visa
A special visa granted at the discretion of the Minister for exceptional cases not covered by standard visa categories.
Requires Ministerial support/approval.
Apply here ↗Dependent of Ministerial Special Exemption Visa
Issued to dependents of holders of a Ministerial Special Exemption Visa.
Emergency Visa - 30 Days
Issued for emergency short-stay situations requiring urgent entry into Solomon Islands.
Emergency Visa - 3 Months
Issued for emergency situations requiring a longer short-term stay in Solomon Islands.
Aid Worker/Volunteer Visa (Non-Commercial)
Issued to foreign aid workers and volunteers working for non-commercial organisations in Solomon Islands.
Work rights permitted for volunteer/non-commercial activities only.
Apply here ↗Research Academic Visa
Issued to researchers and academics conducting academic or scientific research in Solomon Islands.
Sportsperson Visa
Issued to professional sportspersons competing or training in Solomon Islands.
Religious Worker Visa (Non-Commercial)
Issued to foreign religious workers and missionaries engaged in non-commercial religious activities in Solomon Islands.
Mutual Reciprocal Visa - China
Pre-approval visa arrangement allowing Chinese nationals to visit Solomon Islands under a mutual reciprocal agreement.
90 days accumulative, non-extendable. Note: Chinese ordinary passport holders are also entitled to visa-free on-arrival access (30 days/visit, 90 days/180-day period) under the December 28, 2024 agreement - this pathway is an alternative pre-approval route.
Apply here ↗Mutual Reciprocal Visa - EU Official Passport Holders
Pre-approval reciprocal visa for EU official passport holders visiting Solomon Islands.
Ordinary EU passport holders are visa-free under the 2016 EU-Solomon Islands agreement; this pathway specifically covers official passport holders applying via the mutual reciprocal arrangement.
Apply here ↗Mutual Reciprocal Visa - UAE
Pre-approval visa arrangement for UAE nationals to visit Solomon Islands under a mutual reciprocal agreement.
Mutual Reciprocal Visa - India
Pre-approval visa arrangement for Indian nationals to visit Solomon Islands under a mutual reciprocal agreement.
Mutual Reciprocal Visa - Indonesia
Pre-approval visa arrangement for Indonesian nationals to visit Solomon Islands under a mutual reciprocal agreement.
Long-Term Employment Visa
Issued to foreign nationals taking up long-term employment positions with registered businesses in Solomon Islands.
- Unlimited entries.
- Requires business name, type, and address details.
- Work rights permitted.
Short-Term Employment Visa
Issued to foreign nationals for short-term employment engagements in Solomon Islands.
Requires Labour Department support letter.
Apply here ↗Dependent of Resident Visa (Short or Long-Term)
Issued to dependents (spouses, children) of foreign residents holding a valid short or long-term employment visa.
Linked to and co-expires with the primary applicant's visa.
Apply here ↗Family Relationship Visa - Solomon Islands Citizen Dependent
Issued to foreign nationals who are dependents of Solomon Islands citizens, allowing long-term family residence.
Work rights not automatically permitted - requires separate work authorisation.
Apply here ↗Permanent Resident Visa - Long-Term
Grants permanent resident status to long-term foreign residents who have continuously resided in Solomon Islands.
Requires minimum 5 years of continuous prior residence. Work rights not automatic - requires separate authorisation.
Apply here ↗Permanent Resident Visa - Dependent
Issued to dependents of approved Permanent Resident Visa holders in Solomon Islands.
Linked to primary permanent resident holder. Re-evaluation required after 5 years.
Apply here ↗Film-maker Visa - Commercial
Issued to foreign film-makers conducting commercial film production in Solomon Islands.
Work rights permitted for project-specific commercial film production.
Apply here ↗Film-maker Visa - Non-Commercial
Issued to foreign film-makers conducting non-commercial documentary or personal film projects in Solomon Islands.
Work rights permitted within non-commercial scope only.
Apply here ↗Comedian Visa - Commercial
Issued to professional comedians performing commercially in Solomon Islands.
Musician Visa - Commercial
Issued to professional musicians performing commercially in Solomon Islands.
Church or Cultural Entertainer Visa (Non-Commercial)
Issued to church groups and cultural entertainers for non-commercial performances and events in Solomon Islands.
Student Visa
Issued to foreign nationals enrolled in accredited educational institutions in Solomon Islands.
Requires confirmation letter from accredited institution. Dependents of students may be issued a separate student dependent visa under the same category at the same fee.
Apply here ↗Asylum Seeker Protection Visa
Issued to persons who have lodged a formal asylum claim in Solomon Islands pending assessment of their refugee status.
Not extendable as a standalone grant - status depends on outcome of Ministerial assessment. Duration tied to assessment proceedings.
Apply here ↗Refugee Protection Visa
Issued to persons formally recognised as refugees under international protection obligations.
Granted under specific international protection obligations. Not extendable.
Apply here ↗Human Trafficking and Smuggling Victim Visa
Issued to identified victims of human trafficking and people smuggling to provide temporary protected status.
Protected status subject to formal assessment. Not extendable.
Apply here ↗Solomon Islands visa for Estonian citizens - FAQ
Do Estonian citizens need a visa for Solomon Islands?
Yes - Estonian citizens must apply for a visa in advance at a Solomon Islands embassy, consulate, or official visa portal before travelling.
What documents do Estonian citizens need for Solomon Islands?
A passport valid well beyond your planned stay (commonly three to six months, depending on the destination), proof of onward travel and funds, and any documents required for the specific Solomon Islands visa category - check the official portal for the exact passport-validity rule.