🇬🇧United Kingdom Visa for Solomon Islands Citizens2026 Requirements, Fees & Documents

eTA / e-permit180 days max stay

Solomon Islands passport holders need an approved eTA (electronic travel authorisation) before travelling to United Kingdom, but not a full visa.

ETA required (£20). Allows visit up to 6 months.

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How Solomon Islands citizens apply for a United Kingdom visa

  • → Apply online for the eTA before you travel; approval is usually quick. Apply here ↗

United Kingdom visa cost for Solomon Islands citizens

Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA)

GBP 20

2 years or until passport expires, multiple entry, stays up to 6 months per visitofficial source
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Applications are handled via VFS Global (most countries as of 2025 transition) / TLScontact (some regions still transitioning) — service fee approx. USD varies by country, typically GBP/USD 40-100 equivalent for standard service; premium lounge and same-day services cost extra, varies by centre.

Fees checked 2 Jul 2026 · sourced from official government fee schedules

United Kingdom visa types

Standard Visitor Visa

Tourism, visiting family/friends, business meetings, short courses

180 daysonline
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Student Visa

Studying a course at a licensed UK student sponsor for longer than 6 months

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Child Student Visa

Studying at an independent (fee-paying) school in the UK, for children aged 4 to 17

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Short-term study visa (English language)

Studying an accredited English language course lasting longer than 6 and up to 11 months

335 daysonline
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Skilled Worker Visa

Working in an eligible skilled job with a UK employer

1825 daysonline
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Health and Care Worker Visa

Qualified doctors, nurses, health professionals and adult social care workers with a job offer from an approved UK health or care employer

1825 daysonline
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Global Talent Visa

Recognised or emerging leaders in academia/research, arts and culture, or digital technology

1825 daysonline
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High Potential Individual (HPI) Visa

Recent graduates of a top global university who want to work or look for work in the UK without a job offer

730 daysonline
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Graduate Visa

Post-study work for those who have completed an eligible UK degree on a Student visa

730 daysonline
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UK Ancestry Visa

Commonwealth citizens with a grandparent born in the UK, Channel Islands or Isle of Man who want to work in the UK

1825 daysonline
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Youth Mobility Scheme (Working Holiday)

Living and working in the UK for up to 2 years (age 18–30/35, select nationalities)

730 daysonline
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Family Visa (spouse/partner/parent/child)

Joining a spouse, partner, fiancé(e), child, parent or relative who is British or settled in the UK, for longer than 6 months

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Marriage Visitor Visa

Coming to the UK to marry or register a civil partnership without intending to stay or settle

180 daysonline
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Standard Visitor Visa (private medical treatment)

Receiving private medical treatment in the UK for longer than 6 and up to 11 months

335 daysonline
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Innovator Founder Visa

Setting up or running a business in the UK that is innovative, viable, and scalable

1095 daysonline
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Transit Visa (Direct Airside / Visitor in Transit)

Passing through the UK en route to another country

2 daysonline
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United Kingdom visa for Solomon Islands citizens — FAQ

Do Solomon Islands citizens need a visa for United Kingdom?

Solomon Islands passport holders need an approved eTA (electronic travel authorisation) before travelling to United Kingdom, but not a full visa.

What documents do Solomon Islands citizens need for United Kingdom?

A passport valid for at least six months, proof of onward travel and funds, and any documents required for the specific United Kingdom visa category.

How much does the United Kingdom visa cost for Solomon Islands citizens?

The United Kingdom electronic travel authorisation (eta) fee is GBP 20. Applications through VFS Global (most countries as of 2025 transition) / TLScontact (some regions still transitioning) carry an additional service fee of about USD varies by country, typically GBP/USD 40-100 equivalent for standard service; premium lounge and same-day services cost extra.

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