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365 daysvalid 365d

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.

60 dayssingle entryvalid 60d

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.

150 dayssingle entryvalid 30donline

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.

365 daysmultiple entryvalid 90d

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.

180 dayssingle entryvalid 60d

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.

90 dayssingle entryvalid 90d

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.

30 dayssingle entryvalid 30d

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.

14 dayssingle entryvalid 7d

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.

730 daysmultiple entryvalid 730d

Issued to dependents (family members) of accredited foreign diplomats resident in Solomon Islands.

Fee exempted. Work rights not permitted.

730 daysmultiple entryvalid 730d

Issued to dependents of holders of a Ministerial Special Exemption Visa.

Fee exempted. Renewable. Requires Ministerial support.

730 daysmultiple entryvalid 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.

730 daysmultiple entryvalid 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.

730 dayssingle entryvalid 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.

730 daysmultiple entryvalid 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.

180 dayssingle entryvalid 180d

Issued to foreign nationals for short-term employment engagements in Solomon Islands.

Extendable. Requires Labour Department support letter.

365 daysmultiple entryvalid 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.

single entry

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.

730 dayssingle entryvalid 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.

730 dayssingle entryvalid 730d

Issued to professional comedians performing commercially in Solomon Islands.

Non-extendable. Requires Ministry/PM's Office support.

90 dayssingle entryvalid 90d

Issued for emergency situations requiring a longer short-term stay in Solomon Islands.

Free of charge. Non-extendable. Requires Ministerial support.

30 dayssingle entryvalid 30d

Issued for emergency short-stay situations requiring urgent entry into Solomon Islands.

Free of charge. Non-extendable. Requires Ministerial support.

730 daysmultiple entryvalid 730d

Issued to foreign film-makers conducting commercial film production in Solomon Islands.

Extendable. Work rights permitted for project-specific commercial film production.

730 dayssingle entryvalid 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.

730 daysmultiple entryvalid 730d

Issued to foreign officials and diplomats for long-term postings in Solomon Islands.

Fee exempted. Renewable. Work rights permitted within diplomatic capacity.

365 dayssingle entryvalid 365d

Issued to foreign officials and diplomats for short-term visits to Solomon Islands.

Fee exempted. No extension permitted. Requires third-party diplomatic note.

single entry

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.

730 daysmultiple entryvalid 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.

730 dayssingle entryvalid 730d

Issued to professional musicians performing commercially in Solomon Islands.

Non-extendable. Requires Ministry/PM's Office support.

90 dayssingle entryvalid 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.

90 dayssingle entryvalid 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.

90 dayssingle entryvalid 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.

90 dayssingle entryvalid 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.

90 dayssingle entryvalid 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.

1825 daysmultiple entryvalid 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.

1825 daysmultiple entryvalid 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.

single entry

Issued to persons formally recognised as refugees under international protection obligations.

Free of charge. Granted under specific international protection obligations. Not extendable.

365 dayssingle entryvalid 365d

Issued to foreign religious workers and missionaries engaged in non-commercial religious activities in Solomon Islands.

Extendable. Requires Ministerial support.

365 dayssingle entryvalid 365d

Issued to researchers and academics conducting academic or scientific research in Solomon Islands.

Requires Ministerial support.

365 daysmultiple entryvalid 365d

Issued to professional sportspersons competing or training in Solomon Islands.

Extendable. Requires Ministerial support.

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.