Holy See (Vatican City)Solomon Islands
Holy See (Vatican City) passport · policy checked 30 Jun 2026
Visa-free
Nothing to arrange. Visitors with a valid passport (6 months validity), return/onward ticket, and sufficient funds receive a visitor's permit on arrival for up to 3 months in any 12-month period (Immigration Act).
90
days
max stay per entry
0
visa fee
free entry
1
document
your valid passport
0
forms
no application, no appointment
Policy note
The specific Tourist Visa product on the immigration.gov.sb/visitor-visa-tourist/ page describes an initial 30-day on-arrival grant with extension to 150 days available.
Countries requiring PRIOR APPROVAL from the Director of Immigration before arrival are listed in visa_policy.notes.
Entering Solomon Islands on a Holy See (Vatican City) passport
- Travel with your valid Holy See (Vatican City) passport - no visa, no application.
Solomon Islands visa types
Dependent of Diplomat VisaFamily
730 daysmultiple entryfreevalid 730d
Issued to dependents (family members) of accredited foreign diplomats resident in Solomon Islands.
Fee exempted. Work rights not permitted.
Official page ↗Dependent of Ministerial Special Exemption VisaFamily
730 daysmultiple entryfreevalid 730d
Issued to dependents of holders of a Ministerial Special Exemption Visa.
Fee exempted. Renewable. Requires Ministerial support.
Official page ↗Dependent of Resident Visa (Short or Long-Term)Family
730 daysmultiple entry~$300valid 730d
Issued to dependents (spouses, children) of foreign residents holding a valid short or long-term employment visa.
Extendable. Linked to and co-expires with the primary applicant's visa.
Official page ↗Family Relationship Visa - Solomon Islands Citizen DependentFamily
730 daysmultiple entry~$300valid 730d
Issued to foreign nationals who are dependents of Solomon Islands citizens, allowing long-term family residence.
Extendable. Work rights not automatically permitted - requires separate work authorisation.
Official page ↗Student VisaStudent
730 dayssingle entry~$150valid 730d
Issued to foreign nationals enrolled in accredited educational institutions in Solomon Islands.
Extendable. 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.
Official page ↗Long-Term Employment VisaWork
730 daysmultiple entry~$450valid 730d
Issued to foreign nationals taking up long-term employment positions with registered businesses in Solomon Islands.
Extendable. Unlimited entries. Requires business name, type, and address details. Work rights permitted.
Official page ↗Short-Term Employment VisaWork
180 dayssingle entry~$300valid 180d
Issued to foreign nationals for short-term employment engagements in Solomon Islands.
Extendable. Requires Labour Department support letter.
Official page ↗Aid Worker/Volunteer Visa (Non-Commercial)Other
365 daysmultiple entry~$100valid 365d
Issued to foreign aid workers and volunteers working for non-commercial organisations in Solomon Islands.
Extendable. Work rights permitted for volunteer/non-commercial activities only.
Official page ↗Asylum Seeker Protection VisaOther
single entryfree
Issued to persons who have lodged a formal asylum claim in Solomon Islands pending assessment of their refugee status.
Free of charge. Not extendable as a standalone grant - status depends on outcome of Ministerial assessment. Duration tied to assessment proceedings.
Official page ↗Church or Cultural Entertainer Visa (Non-Commercial)Other
730 dayssingle entry~$250valid 730d
Issued to church groups and cultural entertainers for non-commercial performances and events in Solomon Islands.
Non-extendable. Requires Ministry/PM's Office support.
Official page ↗Comedian Visa - CommercialOther
730 dayssingle entry~$400valid 730d
Issued to professional comedians performing commercially in Solomon Islands.
Non-extendable. Requires Ministry/PM's Office support.
Official page ↗Emergency Visa - 3 MonthsOther
90 dayssingle entryfreevalid 90d
Issued for emergency situations requiring a longer short-term stay in Solomon Islands.
Free of charge. Non-extendable. Requires Ministerial support.
Official page ↗Emergency Visa - 30 DaysOther
30 dayssingle entryfreevalid 30d
Issued for emergency short-stay situations requiring urgent entry into Solomon Islands.
Free of charge. Non-extendable. Requires Ministerial support.
Official page ↗Film-maker Visa - CommercialOther
730 daysmultiple entry~$400valid 730d
Issued to foreign film-makers conducting commercial film production in Solomon Islands.
Extendable. Work rights permitted for project-specific commercial film production.
Official page ↗Film-maker Visa - Non-CommercialOther
730 dayssingle entry~$150valid 730d
Issued to foreign film-makers conducting non-commercial documentary or personal film projects in Solomon Islands.
Non-extendable. Work rights permitted within non-commercial scope only.
Official page ↗Foreign Official/Diplomat Visa - Long-TermDiplomatic
730 daysmultiple entryfreevalid 730d
Issued to foreign officials and diplomats for long-term postings in Solomon Islands.
Fee exempted. Renewable. Work rights permitted within diplomatic capacity.
Official page ↗Foreign Official/Diplomat Visa - Short-TermDiplomatic
365 dayssingle entryfreevalid 365d
Issued to foreign officials and diplomats for short-term visits to Solomon Islands.
Fee exempted. No extension permitted. Requires third-party diplomatic note.
Official page ↗Human Trafficking and Smuggling Victim VisaOther
single entryfree
Issued to identified victims of human trafficking and people smuggling to provide temporary protected status.
Free of charge. Protected status subject to formal assessment. Not extendable.
Official page ↗Ministerial Special Exemption VisaOther
730 daysmultiple entryfreevalid 730d
A special visa granted at the discretion of the Minister for exceptional cases not covered by standard visa categories.
Fee exempted. Renewable. Requires Ministerial support/approval.
Official page ↗Musician Visa - CommercialOther
730 dayssingle entry~$400valid 730d
Issued to professional musicians performing commercially in Solomon Islands.
Non-extendable. Requires Ministry/PM's Office support.
Official page ↗Mutual Reciprocal Visa - ChinaOther
90 dayssingle entryfreevalid 90donline
Pre-approval visa arrangement allowing Chinese nationals to visit Solomon Islands under a mutual reciprocal agreement.
Fee exempted. 90 days accumulative, non-extendable. Work prohibited. Must apply via eVisa portal before arrival and present grant letter on entry. 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.
Official page ↗Mutual Reciprocal Visa - EU Official Passport HoldersOther
90 dayssingle entryfreevalid 90donline
Pre-approval reciprocal visa for EU official passport holders visiting Solomon Islands.
Fee exempted. Non-extendable. Work prohibited. 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.
Official page ↗Mutual Reciprocal Visa - IndiaOther
90 dayssingle entryfreevalid 90donline
Pre-approval visa arrangement for Indian nationals to visit Solomon Islands under a mutual reciprocal agreement.
Fee exempted. Non-extendable. Work prohibited. Must apply via eVisa portal before arrival and present grant letter on entry.
Official page ↗Mutual Reciprocal Visa - IndonesiaOther
90 dayssingle entryfreevalid 90donline
Pre-approval visa arrangement for Indonesian nationals to visit Solomon Islands under a mutual reciprocal agreement.
Fee exempted. Non-extendable. Work prohibited. Must apply via eVisa portal before arrival and present grant letter on entry.
Official page ↗Mutual Reciprocal Visa - UAEOther
90 dayssingle entryfreevalid 90donline
Pre-approval visa arrangement for UAE nationals to visit Solomon Islands under a mutual reciprocal agreement.
Fee exempted. Non-extendable. Work prohibited. Must apply via eVisa portal before arrival and present grant letter on entry.
Official page ↗Permanent Resident Visa - DependentOther
1825 daysmultiple entryfreevalid 1825d
Issued to dependents of approved Permanent Resident Visa holders in Solomon Islands.
Free of charge. Linked to primary permanent resident holder. Re-evaluation required after 5 years.
Official page ↗Permanent Resident Visa - Long-TermOther
1825 daysmultiple entry~$1500valid 1825d
Grants permanent resident status to long-term foreign residents who have continuously resided in Solomon Islands.
Extendable (5-year grant). Requires minimum 5 years of continuous prior residence. Work rights not automatic - requires separate authorisation.
Official page ↗Refugee Protection VisaOther
single entryfree
Issued to persons formally recognised as refugees under international protection obligations.
Free of charge. Granted under specific international protection obligations. Not extendable.
Official page ↗Religious Worker Visa (Non-Commercial)Other
365 dayssingle entry~$100valid 365d
Issued to foreign religious workers and missionaries engaged in non-commercial religious activities in Solomon Islands.
Extendable. Requires Ministerial support.
Official page ↗Research Academic VisaOther
365 dayssingle entry~$100valid 365d
Issued to researchers and academics conducting academic or scientific research in Solomon Islands.
Requires Ministerial support.
Official page ↗Sportsperson VisaOther
365 daysmultiple entry~$100valid 365d
Issued to professional sportspersons competing or training in Solomon Islands.
Extendable. Requires Ministerial support.
Official page ↗Visitor Visa - Journalist/ReporterOther
single entryvalid 30d
Permits journalists and reporters to enter Solomon Islands for media and reporting activities.
Renewable. Requires media organisation details. 30-day initial grant.
Official page ↗Solomon Islands visa for Holy See (Vatican City) citizens - FAQ
Do Holy See (Vatican City) citizens need a visa for Solomon Islands?
No visa is required for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Holy See (Vatican City) citizens stay in Solomon Islands?
Holy See (Vatican City) passport holders can stay in Solomon Islands for up to 90 days per entry under the current visa-free arrangement.
What documents do Holy See (Vatican City) citizens need for Solomon Islands?
A valid passport is all Holy See (Vatican City) citizens need for a short visa-free visit (up to 90 days).
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