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
30 days |
Date of visa changes | ||
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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: [4] [5]
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: [9] [10]
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 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 North Macedonia must obtain a visa from one of the North Macedonia diplomatic missions unless they are citizens of one of the visa-exempt countries.
Visitors to Tonga must obtain a visa unless they come from one of the visa exempt countries or countries eligible for a Visa Waiver on Arrival. Visa applications must be sent to the Principal Immigration Officer in Nuku'alofa. All visitors must hold a passport valid for 6 months.
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 in advance unless they come from one of the visa exempt countries or countries whose citizens are eligible for 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.
Most visitors to Iran must obtain an electronic visa (e-Visa) prior to their arrival in Iran, unless they are a citizen of one of the visa-exempt countries or countries that are ineligible for an e-Visa, in which case they must obtain a visa in advance from one of the Iranian diplomatic missions around the world.
Visitors to Zambia must obtain a visa from one of the Zambian diplomatic missions, unless they come from one of the visa exempt countries or countries whose citizens are eligible for visa on arrival. Visitors may alternatively obtain an electronic visa.
The visa policy of Nepal allows citizens of most countries to obtain either an Online tourist visa or an 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.
Papua New Guinea Visitors must obtain a visa on arrival or e-Visa to enter the country. Visitors can also apply for a visa from the PNG diplomatic missions. All visitors must have a passport valid for 6 months.
Visitors to Qatar must obtain a visa, unless if they are citizens of one of the GCC countries or if they are citizens of one of the countries eligible for a visa waiver on arrival.
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 Jamaica must obtain a visa from one of the Jamaican diplomatic missions, or in certain cases from one of the United Kingdom diplomatic missions, unless they come from one of the countries designated as visa-exempt countries or countries whose citizens may obtain a visa on arrival.
Most Commonwealth Citizens can visit Jamaica for up to 180 days visa-free.
All foreign nationals visiting Seychelles are granted visa free access. However, they are required to obtain a Visitor's Permit on arrival unless exempt.
Visitors to Cuba must obtain a visa before travel or a tourist card from one of the Cuban diplomatic missions, travel agencies or authorized airlines unless they come from one of the visa exempt countries.
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.