Solomon Islands · Entry rules
Who needs a visa for the Solomon Islands?
Entry rules for the Solomon Islands by nationality, for short tourist or business visits, from Solomon Islands Government, checked .
In brief
No nationality can visit the Solomon Islands without a visa under its official rules. Everyone else, 198 nationalities, applies online for an eVisa or ETA.
- Visa-free
- 0
- On arrival
- 0
- eVisa or ETA
- 198
- Visa required
- 0
About 8.1 bn people (100% of the world's other nationalities by population) need a visa arranged before they travel to the Solomon Islands: a visa, an eVisa or a visa only with another permit.
Checked 31 Oct 2026Source: Solomon Islands GovernmentReport a change
Most commonIndia
United States
Hong Kong
Pakistan
Vietnam
Saudi ArabiaAll passports
Solomon Islands entry rules at a glance
| Group | Stay | Nationalities | Examples | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| eVisa, with conditions | 90 days | 26 | Germany, France, Italy, Spain | Solomon Islands Immigration Division |
| eVisa, with conditions | 90 days | 4 | India, Indonesia, Japan, United Arab Emirates | Solomon Islands Immigration Division |
| eVisa, with conditions | 90 days | 5 | China, Papua New Guinea, Hong Kong, Fiji | Solomon Islands Immigration Division |
| eVisa | Not stated | 163 | United States, Pakistan, Nigeria, Brazil | Solomon Islands Government |
eVisa for 90 days with conditions: Germany, France, Italy and 23 more
EU mutual visa exemption (all EU states except Ireland). Free visa applied for online before travel; the grant letter is shown on arrival. Single entry, no work.
Austria
Belgium
Bulgaria
CroatiaCyprus
Czechia
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Hungary
Italy
Latvia
Lithuania
Luxembourg
MaltaNetherlands
Poland
PortugalRomania
Slovakia
Slovenia
SpainSweden
Source: Solomon Islands Immigration Division (MCILI), checked This visa is a reciprocal visa arrangement between Solomon Islands and the European Union countries. Short-term stays for tourism, cultural visits, scientific activities, or business (not for paid employment).
eVisa for 90 days with conditions: India, Indonesia, Japan and 1 more
Mutual visa exemption. Free visa applied for online before travel; the grant letter is shown on arrival. Single entry, no work.
Source: Solomon Islands Immigration Division (MCILI), checked A reciprocal visa arrangement with Japan for all passport classifications (ordinary, official, diplomatic).
Source: Solomon Islands Immigration Division (MCILI), checked United Arab Emirates citizens with – Official/Diplomatic/Ordinary Passports.
Source: Solomon Islands Immigration Division (MCILI), checked Indian citizens with – Official/Diplomatic/Ordinary Passports.
Source: Solomon Islands Immigration Division (MCILI), checked Indonesian citizens with – Official/Diplomatic/Ordinary Passports.
eVisa for 90 days with conditions: China, Papua New Guinea, Hong Kong and 2 more
China (90 days): Mutual visa exemption (from 27 January 2025). Free visa applied for online before travel; the grant letter is shown on arrival. Single entry, no work..
Hong Kong (90 days): Mutual visa exemption from 26 August 2026. Free visa applied for online before travel; the grant letter is shown on arrival. Single entry, no work..
Papua New Guinea, Fiji and Vanuatu (3 months per entry; multiple entries, valid 1 year): Melanesian Spearhead Group visa: no visa fee, USD 50 online lodgement fee..
Source: Solomon Islands Immigration Division (MCILI), checked People’s Republic of China citizens with – Official/Diplomatic/Ordinary Passports.
Source: Solomon Islands Immigration Division (MCILI), checked Solomon Islands and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) of the People’s Republic of China will officially implement a reciprocal visa-free travel arrangement, effective 26 August 2026.
Source: Solomon Islands Immigration Division (MCILI), checked The MSG Visa allows short-term visits by passport holders of MSG countries for tourism, family visits, or cultural exchange.
eVisa: the US, Pakistan, Nigeria and 160 more
Everyone not listed above applies online for an eVisa.
Nationalities not listed above: the official source says so in as many words.
AfghanistanAlbania
Algeria
AndorraAngola
Antigua and Barbuda
Argentina
Armenia
Australia
Azerbaijan
Bahamas
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Barbados
Belarus
BelizeBenin
Bhutan
BoliviaBosnia and Herzegovina
Botswana
Brazil
BruneiBurkina Faso
Burundi
Cabo Verde
CambodiaCameroon
Canada
Central African Republic
Chad
Chile
Colombia
Comoros
Congo
Costa Rica
Côte d'Ivoire
Cuba
Djibouti
Dominica
Dominican RepublicDR Congo
Ecuador
Egypt
El SalvadorEquatorial Guinea
Eritrea
Eswatini
Ethiopia
Gabon
Gambia
Georgia
Ghana
Grenada
GuatemalaGuinea
Guinea-Bissau
Guyana
HaitiHonduras
Iceland
IranIraq
Ireland
Israel
Jamaica
Jordan
KazakhstanKenya
Kiribati
KosovoKuwait
Kyrgyzstan
Laos
Lebanon
Lesotho
Liberia
Libya
LiechtensteinMacao
Madagascar
Malawi
Malaysia
Maldives
Mali
Marshall Islands
Mauritania
Mauritius
MexicoMicronesia
MoldovaMonaco
Mongolia
MontenegroMorocco
Mozambique
Myanmar
Namibia
Nauru
Nepal
New Zealand
NicaraguaNiger
Nigeria
North Korea
North Macedonia
Norway
OmanPakistan
Palau
Palestine
Panama
ParaguayPeru
Philippines
Qatar
Russia
Rwanda
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Lucia
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Samoa
San MarinoSão Tomé and Príncipe
Saudi ArabiaSenegal
SerbiaSeychelles
Sierra Leone
Singapore
Somalia
South Africa
South Korea
South Sudan
Sri LankaSudan
Suriname
Switzerland
Syria
Taiwan
Tajikistan
Tanzania
Thailand
Timor-Leste
Togo
Tonga
Trinidad and Tobago
Tunisia
Türkiye
TurkmenistanTuvalu
Uganda
Ukraine
United Kingdom
United States
Uruguay
Uzbekistan
Vatican CityVenezuela
Vietnam
Yemen
Zambia
Zimbabwe
Source: Solomon Islands Government, checked Tourists and other travellers who require a visa must now apply through the online portal before travelling.
Where to apply
Apply for the eVisa only on the official site, immigration.sig.gov.sb. Look-alike sites charge extra for the same form.
- Visa categories (Solomon Islands Immigration Division)
- Tourist visa
- Solomon Islands eVisa portal (official)
These rules cover ordinary passports and short visits; work, study and transit have their own rules.
Most searched passports
FAQ
Do I need a visa to visit the Solomon Islands?
It depends on your passport: 198 can use an eVisa or ETA. Choose your passport above.
Do Indian citizens need a visa for the Solomon Islands?
Yes, but online: Indian citizens apply for an eVisa before they travel (90 days); Mutual visa exemption. Free visa applied for online before travel; the grant letter is shown on arrival. Single entry, no work. (Solomon Islands Immigration Division (MCILI), checked 31 Oct 2026).
Do US citizens need a visa for the Solomon Islands?
Yes, but online: US citizens apply for an eVisa before they travel (Solomon Islands Government, checked 31 Oct 2026).
Can I apply for a Solomon Islands visa online?
Yes, if you are eligible: 198 nationalities can apply online for an eVisa or ETA. Apply only at immigration.sig.gov.sb.
Sources and changes
- Solomon Islands Immigration Division (MCILI)
- Solomon Islands Immigration Division (MCILI)
- Solomon Islands Immigration Division (MCILI)
- Solomon Islands Immigration Division (MCILI)
- Solomon Islands Immigration Division (MCILI)
- Solomon Islands Immigration Division (MCILI)
- Solomon Islands Immigration Division (MCILI)
- Solomon Islands Immigration Division (MCILI)
- Solomon Islands Government
- Visa categories (Solomon Islands Immigration Division)
- Tourist visa
- Solomon Islands eVisa portal (official)
- Official application site (immigration.sig.gov.sb)
- All groups checked against Solomon Islands Immigration Division (MCILI). No change since.
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