Solomon Islands Travel Visa
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All About the Visa for the Solomon Islands
Are you ready to fly off to the remote Solomon Islands in the South Pacific Ocean? Byevisa is here to answer all your questions about the entry conditions and requirements for this paradise archipelago.
There are several kinds of entry policies for this territory, and which applies to you will depend primarily on your nationality and the purpose of your trip:
- Countries of the Schengen area, as well as Israel and the United Arab Emirates, can enjoy visa-free access to these exotic isles for 3 months.
- Moreover, the citizens of an additional 42 countries can visit visa-free by getting a Visitor Permit on arrival, including the USA, the UK, and Japan. These citizens are also granted stays of up to 3 months. The Visitor Permit is issued at the International Airport in Honiara after you land. If you are arriving by sea instead, you can apply for a visitor permit on the island’s Immigration website.
- All other nationalities must obtain a visa. However, many are eligible for a pre-approved Visa on Arrival (VoA), which will save you a trip to the embassy. In any case, the tourist pass is valid for stays of up to 30 days.
- Finally, in this article, we will explain the entry conditions for those travelling for tourism and visiting friends and family. Please be aware that different policies will apply for those travelling to study or work in the country, and you will likely need a specific entry document for these activities.
Contents
- 1 What Is the Difference Between the Solomon Islands Visitor Permit vs a Pre-Approved Visa?
- 2 Solomon Islands Visa Requirements and Eligibility
- 3 Solomon Islands Visa Application Process
- 4 Solomon Islands Application Form and Documents
- 5 Solomon Islands Visa Status Check
- 6 How Much Does a Solomon Islands Visa Cost?
- 7 More Solomon Islands Visa Questions and Information
What Is the Difference Between the Solomon Islands Visitor Permit vs a Pre-Approved Visa?
It can be a little confusing to understand the difference between a Visitor Permit and the VoA, so here are the key differences:
- Visitor Permit: this pass is granted upon arrival in the country and is a simple document that grants the visitor between 30 and 90 days in the country. If you are eligible for this permit, all you will need is a valid passport and return flight tickets to visit the archipelago.
- Pre-approved VoA: although you can receive this document upon arrival, just like the Visitor Permit, it involves a little more planning. You must first get pre-approval from the embassy by providing them with a series of documents. Upon arrival, you will need to present the pre-approval letter along with additional documents to be issued a visa.
Moreover, the Visitor Permit is completely free, while the VoA comes at a small fee.
Solomon Islands Visa Requirements and Eligibility
In this section, you will discover which category of entry conditions your nationality falls under between:
- Visa-free
- Visitor Permit
- Pre-approved VoA
- Embassy visa
Visa-Free Nationalities
List of visa-free countries for the Solomon Islands:
Austria
Belgium
Bulgaria
Croatia
Republic of Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Hungary
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Latvia
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malta
Netherlands
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
United Arab Emirates
Visitor Permit Nationalities
List of countries eligible for a Visitor Permit upon arrival:
Andorra
Antigua and Barbuda
Argentina
Australia
Bahamas
Barbados
Belize
Brazil
Brunei
Canada
Dominica
Dominican Republic
Fiji
Grenada
Ireland
Japan
Kiribati
Kuwait
Malaysia
Maldives
Marshall Islands
Micronesia
Monaco
Nauru
New Zealand
Palau
Papua New Guinea
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Lucia
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Samoa
San Marino
Singapore
South Korea
Taiwan
Thailand
Tonga
Trinidad and Tobago
Tuvalu
United Kingdom
United States
Vanuatu
Nationalities Eligible for a VoA
List of countries eligible for a VoA, subject to pre-approval from the embassy:
Afghanistan
Albania
Algeria
Angola
Armenia
Azerbaijan
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Benin
Bhutan
Bolivia
Bosnia-Herzegovina
Botswana
Bulgaria
Burkina Faso
Cambodia
Cameroon
Cape Verde
Central African
Chad
Chile
China
Colombia
Comoros Islands
Congo
Costa Rica
Côte d’Ivoire
Croatia
Cuba
Cyprus
Democratic
Democratic People’s
Djibouti
Ecuador
Egypt
El Salvador
Equatorial Guinea
Eritrea
Estonia
Ethiopia
Gabon
The Gambia
Georgia
Ghana
Guatemala
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
Haiti
Honduras
Hong Kong
India
Indonesia
Iran
Iraq
Jamaica
Jordan
Kazakhstan
Kenya
Kiribati
Kosovo
Laos
Latvia
Lebanon
Lesotho
Liberia
Libya
Lithuania
Macedonia
Madagascar
Malawi
Mali
Mauritania
Mauritius
Mexico
Moldova
Mongolia
Morocco
Mozambique
Myanmar
Namibia
Nepal
Nicaragua
Niger
Nigeria
Oman
Pakistan
Panama
Philippines
Qatar
Republic of Korea
Republic of Yemen
Romania
Russian Federation
Rwanda
Sao Tome & Principe
Saudi Arabia
Senegal
Seychelles
Sierra Leone
Somalia
South Africa
Sri Lanka
Sudan
Swaziland
Syria
Tajikistan
Tanzania
Tibet
Togo
Tunisia
Turkey
Turkmenistan
Tuvalu
Uganda
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates
Uzbekistan
Venezuela
Vietnam
Zimbabwe
Nationalities That Require a Full Visa
List of countries that require an embassy visa:
Belarus
Burundi
Ethiopia
Ghana
Macau
Montenegro
Palestinian Territories
Serbia
South Africa
South Sudan
Timor-Leste
Vatican City
Zimbabwe
In addition, all visitors to the Solomon Islands must show proof of vaccination against measles if you are coming from or travelling via Australia, New Zealand, American Samoa, Samoa, Fiji, Tonga, Kiribati, Papua New Guinea, and the Philippines. You must be vaccinated at least 15 days before your arrival.
Solomon Islands Visa Application Process
If you need a visa for the Solomon Islands, then the application process to get one involves visiting a diplomatic mission of the country. There, you obtain the travel permit ahead of your trip. These are the steps you must follow:
- Locate your nearest Solomon Islands embassy or consulate (see list below).
- Make an appointment and find out if they accept drop-in applications.
- Gather all the documents you need for a successful application.
- Go to your appointment and submit your application with a completed application form, all supporting documents, and your passport.
- Wait for your application to be processed (this can take several weeks).
- Collect your passport with the travel permit affixed.
To help you get started, here is the list of diplomatic missions of the Solomon Islands:
Americas
Cuba – Havana
Asia
Indonesia – Jakarta
Europe
Belgium – Brussels
The United Kingdom – London
Oceania
Australia – Canberra
Fiji – Suva
New Zealand – Wellington
Papua New Guinea – Port Moresby
Solomon Islands Application Form and Documents
Depending on the entry policy that applies to your nationality, you may need to provide specific documents to be able to visit this wonderful destination. In this section, we will outline what you need for each category.
Every single visitor, regardless of their nationality, must have a passport valid for at least 6 months with a minimum of two blank pages.
Visitor Permit
For nationalities that are visa-free but require a Visitor Permit, you must have the following:
- Return flight tickets.
- Proof you possess sufficient funds to cover the cost of your stay.
Embassy Visa / Pre-Approved VoA
These documents are required for an embassy visa application as well as to get pre-authorisation to be granted a VoA:
- Return flight tickets.
- Proof you possess sufficient funds to cover the cost of your stay.
- A completed application form.
- 1 passport-size photograph with a white background, taken recently.
- Proof of accommodation throughout the trip.
- A copy of your travel itinerary
The application form is a simple document, requesting your basic details including your full name, date of birth, passport details, and travel dates.
Solomon Islands Visa Status Check
In most cases, you won’t need to check the status of your travel authorisation, since you will either get it directly when you arrive at the airport or you will be exempt from getting one altogether.
On the other hand, if you are from one of the countries that must get an embassy visa, such as South Africa or Ethiopia, you may wish to check the status of your application after submitting it. To do this, you will need to contact the embassy or consulate where you applied and ask for an update.
Don’t forget to check what the processing times are at the diplomatic mission when you apply. This way, you will know when to expect the document to be ready.
How Much Does a Solomon Islands Visa Cost?
You will be pleased to know it’s very cheap to visit the Solomon Islands when it comes to your travel documents. The visa-exempt nationalities and those eligible for a Visitor Permit won’t need to pay any fees.
For the VoA, you pay 200 SBD (Solomon Islands dollars), equivalent to roughly 25 USD. As for the embassy visas, fees can vary significantly depending on which country you are applying from and the local exchange rate. As such, we recommend you contact your local diplomatic mission for more information.
Moreover, additional processing fees may apply if you decide to acquire your travel document via an agency. Some agencies may be able to offer the option of applying for your visa online, which would save you considerable time.
More Solomon Islands Visa Questions and Information
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