🇸🇧Solomon Islands Visa for Emirati Citizens2026 Requirements, Fees & Documents

e-Visa90 days max stay

Emirati passport holders can apply online for a Solomon Islands e-Visa before travel. Unlike an eTA, this is an actual visa — just issued digitally — so no embassy visit is needed for eligible short-term visits. Eligibility and covered purposes vary, so check the conditions below.

Mutual Reciprocal Visa arrangement (in place since September 2022): UAE citizens holding ordinary, official, or diplomatic passports must apply online via the immigration.gov.sb eVisa portal ('Apply for a Visa'), await approval, and present the emailed grant letter on entry. Fee exempted, 90 days, single entry, work prohibited; must apply from outside Solomon Islands. The official page states explicitly this is an online e-visa, NOT visa-free or visa-on-arrival (Wikipedia's 'visa-exempt' listing is superseded by the authoritative immigration page). Source: https://immigration.gov.sb/mutual-visa-uae/ (verified 2026-07)

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How Emirati citizens apply for a Solomon Islands visa

→ Apply for the e-Visa online before travel and carry the approval. Apply here ↗

Solomon Islands visa cost for Emirati citizens

e-Visa online application fee (surcharge added to visa fee)

USD 50

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

Solomon Islands visa types

Visitor Visa - Tourist

Allows a single entry for tourism, sightseeing, and leisure activities. Not for business or paid work.

150 dayssingle entryonline

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.

365 days

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.

365 daysmultiple entry

Eligibility restricted to MSG (Melanesian Spearhead Group) passport holders - citizens of Fiji, Papua New Guinea, and Vanuatu. Extendable up to 1 year.

Visitor Visa - Yacht Person (Master & Crew)

Covers masters and crew of private yachts entering Solomon Islands waters for tourism or transit purposes.

180 dayssingle entry

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.

60 dayssingle entry

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.

90 dayssingle entry

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.

30 dayssingle entry

Limited to 4 entries per year. Requires Labour Department support letter.

Transit Visa - Commercial Maritime

Issued to crew and passengers of commercial maritime vessels transiting Solomon Islands ports.

14 dayssingle entry

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)

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.

Visitor Visa - Journalist/Reporter

Permits journalists and reporters to enter Solomon Islands for media and reporting activities.

single entry

Renewable. Requires media organisation details. 30-day initial grant.

Foreign Official/Diplomat Visa - Long-Term

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

730 daysmultiple entry

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

Foreign Official/Diplomat Visa - Short-Term

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

365 dayssingle entry

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

Dependent of Diplomat Visa

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

730 daysmultiple entry

Fee exempted. Work rights not permitted.

Ministerial Special Exemption Visa

A special visa granted at the discretion of the Minister for exceptional cases not covered by standard visa categories.

730 daysmultiple entry

Fee exempted. Renewable. Requires Ministerial support/approval.

Dependent of Ministerial Special Exemption Visa

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

730 daysmultiple entry

Fee exempted. Renewable. Requires Ministerial support.

Emergency Visa - 30 Days

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

30 dayssingle entry

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

Emergency Visa - 3 Months

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

90 dayssingle entry

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

Aid Worker/Volunteer Visa (Non-Commercial)

Issued to foreign aid workers and volunteers working for non-commercial organisations in Solomon Islands.

365 daysmultiple entry

Extendable. Work rights permitted for volunteer/non-commercial activities only.

Research Academic Visa

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

365 dayssingle entry

Requires Ministerial support.

Sportsperson Visa

Issued to professional sportspersons competing or training in Solomon Islands.

365 daysmultiple entry

Extendable. Requires Ministerial support.

Religious Worker Visa (Non-Commercial)

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

365 dayssingle entry

Extendable. Requires Ministerial support.

Mutual Reciprocal Visa - China

Pre-approval visa arrangement allowing Chinese nationals to visit Solomon Islands under a mutual reciprocal agreement.

90 dayssingle entryonline

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.

Mutual Reciprocal Visa - EU Official Passport Holders

Pre-approval reciprocal visa for EU official passport holders visiting Solomon Islands.

90 dayssingle entryonline

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.

Mutual Reciprocal Visa - UAE

Pre-approval visa arrangement for UAE nationals to visit Solomon Islands under a mutual reciprocal agreement.

90 dayssingle entryonline

Fee exempted. Non-extendable. Work prohibited. Must apply via eVisa portal before arrival and present grant letter on entry.

Mutual Reciprocal Visa - India

Pre-approval visa arrangement for Indian nationals to visit Solomon Islands under a mutual reciprocal agreement.

90 dayssingle entryonline

Fee exempted. Non-extendable. Work prohibited. Must apply via eVisa portal before arrival and present grant letter on entry.

Mutual Reciprocal Visa - Indonesia

Pre-approval visa arrangement for Indonesian nationals to visit Solomon Islands under a mutual reciprocal agreement.

90 dayssingle entryonline

Fee exempted. Non-extendable. Work prohibited. Must apply via eVisa portal before arrival and present grant letter on entry.

Long-Term Employment Visa

Issued to foreign nationals taking up long-term employment positions with registered businesses in Solomon Islands.

730 daysmultiple entry

Extendable. 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.

180 dayssingle entry

Extendable. Requires Labour Department support letter.

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.

730 daysmultiple entry

Extendable. Linked to and co-expires with the primary applicant's visa.

Family Relationship Visa - Solomon Islands Citizen Dependent

Issued to foreign nationals who are dependents of Solomon Islands citizens, allowing long-term family residence.

730 daysmultiple entry

Extendable. Work rights not automatically permitted - requires separate work authorisation.

Permanent Resident Visa - Long-Term

Grants permanent resident status to long-term foreign residents who have continuously resided in Solomon Islands.

1825 daysmultiple entry

Extendable (5-year grant). Requires minimum 5 years of continuous prior residence. Work rights not automatic - requires separate authorisation.

Permanent Resident Visa - Dependent

Issued to dependents of approved Permanent Resident Visa holders in Solomon Islands.

1825 daysmultiple entry

Free of charge. Linked to primary permanent resident holder. Re-evaluation required after 5 years.

Film-maker Visa - Commercial

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

730 daysmultiple entry

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

Film-maker Visa - Non-Commercial

Issued to foreign film-makers conducting non-commercial documentary or personal film projects in Solomon Islands.

730 dayssingle entry

Non-extendable. Work rights permitted within non-commercial scope only.

Comedian Visa - Commercial

Issued to professional comedians performing commercially in Solomon Islands.

730 dayssingle entry

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

Musician Visa - Commercial

Issued to professional musicians performing commercially in Solomon Islands.

730 dayssingle entry

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

Church or Cultural Entertainer Visa (Non-Commercial)

Issued to church groups and cultural entertainers for non-commercial performances and events in Solomon Islands.

730 dayssingle entry

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

Student Visa

Issued to foreign nationals enrolled in accredited educational institutions in Solomon Islands.

730 dayssingle entry

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.

Asylum Seeker Protection Visa

Issued to persons who have lodged a formal asylum claim in Solomon Islands pending assessment of their refugee status.

single entry

Free of charge. Not extendable as a standalone grant - status depends on outcome of Ministerial assessment. Duration tied to assessment proceedings.

Refugee Protection Visa

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

single entry

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

Human Trafficking and Smuggling Victim Visa

Issued to identified victims of human trafficking and people smuggling to provide temporary protected status.

single entry

Free of charge. Protected status subject to formal assessment. Not extendable.

Solomon Islands visa for Emirati citizens — FAQ

Do Emirati citizens need a visa for Solomon Islands?

Yes, but it can be completed entirely online — no embassy visit is required for eligible short-term visits.

What documents do Emirati 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.

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