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Visitors to the Solomon Islands must obtain a visa unless they are citizens of one of the visa-exempt countries or citizens eligible for a free visitor permit on arrival.
All visitors must have a passport valid for 6 months.
Holders of passports of the following countries and territories may enter Solomon Islands without a visa for the following period:
90 days 90 days within any 180 days
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In addition, a visa free agreement with Mainland China has been signed on 7 November 2024 but is yet to be effective. [4]
Holders of passports of the following countries and territories may enter Solomon Islands with a free visitor permit on arrival for up to 3 months within any 1-year period: [5] [6]
Other countries and territories may obtain a visa on arrival if they have a pre-arranged visa approval.
Most visitors arriving to Solomon Islands were from the following countries: [10] [11]
| Rank | Country or territory | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
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| 1 |  Australia | 10,161 | 9,539 | 9,509 | 9,134 | 11,181 |
| 2 |  New Zealand | 1,696 | 1,544 | 1,451 | 1,406 | 1,905 |
| 3 |  Fiji | 1,664 | 1,562 | 1,391 | 1,255 | 1,800 |
| 4 |  United States | 1,623 | 1,484 | 1,413 | 1,137 | 1,161 |
| 5 |  Papua New Guinea | 1,488 | 1,379 | 1,341 | 1,243 | 2,019 |
| 6 |  China | 1,215 | 827 | 742 | 425 | n/a |
| 7 |  Vanuatu | 766 | 868 | 609 | 529 | 804 |
| 8 |  Japan | 715 | 552 | 581 | 505 | 601 |
| 9 |  United Kingdom | 496 | 347 | 387 | 337 | 460 |
| 10 |  Canada | 176 | 166 | 153 | 149 | 148 |
| 11 |  Germany | 156 | 161 | 109 | 102 | 136 |
| 12 |  Hong Kong | 149 | 99 | 93 | 95 | 81 |
| 13 |  France | 119 | 117 | 177 | 86 | 93 |
| Total | 25,709 | 23,194 | 21,623 | 20,070 | 24,431 |
Visitors to Kyrgyzstan must obtain an e-Visa unless they are citizens of one of the visa-exempt countries or citizens who may obtain a visa on arrival.
Visitors to Kazakhstan must obtain a visa from one of the Kazakh diplomatic missions unless they are citizens of one of the visa-exempt countries or citizens eligible for an e-Visa.
The Government of Namibia allows citizens of specific countries and territories to travel to Namibia for tourism, visiting friends and relatives as well as official purposes for 3 months with an ordinary, diplomatic and service passports without having to obtain a visa. All visitors must have a passport valid for at least 6 months.
Visitors to Montenegro must obtain a visa from one of the Montenegrin diplomatic missions unless they are citizens of one of the visa-exempt countries. Visa policy is regulated by Regulation on Visa Regime Act. Where there are no diplomatic or consular representations of Montenegro, visa requiring foreigners may obtain them from diplomatic or consular representations of Serbia, Bulgaria and Croatia.
Visitors to Tonga must obtain a visa unless they are citizens from one of the visa-exempt countries or citizens who may obtain a free visa on arrival. Visa applications must be sent to the Principal Immigration Officer in Nuku'alofa.
The visa policy of Albania allows citizens of certain countries to enter Albania without a visa. Citizens of certain other countries must obtain a visa from one of the Albanian diplomatic missions. Alternatively, they may obtain an electronic visa.
The visa policy of Turkey deals with the requirements that a foreign national wishing to enter Turkey must meet to be permitted to travel to, enter and remain in the country.
Visitors to the Marshall Islands must obtain a visa unless they are citizens from one of the visa-exempt countries or citizens who may obtain a visa on arrival.
The visa policy of the United Arab Emirates allows citizens of certain countries to enter the United Arab Emirates without a visa. Citizens of certain other countries must obtain a visa from one of the UAE diplomatic missions. Alternatively, they may obtain an online visa through Smart Service or airlines.
Visitors to Azerbaijan must obtain a visa from one of the Azerbaijani diplomatic missions unless they are citizens of one of the visa-exempt countries, or citizens eligible for an electronic visa on arrival, or citizens eligible for an electronic visa.
Visitors to Pakistan typically must obtain a visa online or in certain cases from one of the Pakistani diplomatic missions.
The visa policy of Nepal allows citizens of most countries to obtain either an Online tourist visa or a visa on arrival while citizens of India are allowed freedom of movement. However, citizens of certain other countries must obtain a visa from one of the Nepalese diplomatic missions.
Visitors to Belize require a visa unless they are citizens of one of the visa-exempt countries.
All visitors are required to have sufficient funds, 75 USD per day and documents required for their next destination.
Visitors to Papua New Guinea must obtain a visa on arrival or an e-Visa to enter the country. Visitors may also apply for a visa from the PNG diplomatic missions.
Visitors to Nauru must obtain a visa unless they come from one of the countries eligible for free visa on arrival. All visitors must hold a passport valid for 3 months. Transit visas are not required if the connecting flight leaves within three hours of arrival in Nauru. Business visitors must have a local sponsor.
Visitors to Oman must obtain a visa prior to travel unless they come from one of the visa-exempt countries.
Visitors to The Bahamas must obtain an e-Visa, unless they come from one of the visa exempt countries.
Visitors to Trinidad and Tobago must obtain a visa unless they are citizens of one of the visa-exempt countries.
Visitors to Cuba must obtain a visa before travel from one of the Cuban diplomatic missions, unless they come from one of the visa exempt countries. Electronic visa is also available for most nationalities.
The British Overseas Territories maintain their own entry requirements different from the visa policy of the United Kingdom. As a general rule, British citizens do not have automatic right of abode in these territories.
