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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 commonIndiaUnited StatesHong KongPakistanVietnamSaudi ArabiaAll passports

Solomon Islands entry rules at a glance

GroupStayNationalitiesExamplesSource
eVisa, with conditions90 days26Germany, France, Italy, SpainSolomon Islands Immigration Division
eVisa, with conditions90 days4India, Indonesia, Japan, United Arab EmiratesSolomon Islands Immigration Division
eVisa, with conditions90 days5China, Papua New Guinea, Hong Kong, FijiSolomon Islands Immigration Division
eVisaNot stated163United States, Pakistan, Nigeria, BrazilSolomon Islands Government

eVisa for 90 days with conditions: Germany, France, Italy and 23 more

26 nationalities

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.

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

4 nationalities

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

5 nationalities

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

163 nationalities

Everyone not listed above applies online for an eVisa.

Nationalities not listed above: the official source says so in as many words.

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.

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

  1. Solomon Islands Immigration Division (MCILI)immigration.gov.sb · checked 31 Oct 2026
  2. Solomon Islands Immigration Division (MCILI)immigration.gov.sb · checked 31 Oct 2026
  3. Solomon Islands Immigration Division (MCILI)immigration.gov.sb · checked 31 Oct 2026
  4. Solomon Islands Immigration Division (MCILI)immigration.gov.sb · checked 31 Oct 2026
  5. Solomon Islands Immigration Division (MCILI)immigration.gov.sb · checked 31 Oct 2026
  6. Solomon Islands Immigration Division (MCILI)immigration.gov.sb · checked 31 Oct 2026
  7. Solomon Islands Immigration Division (MCILI)immigration.gov.sb · checked 31 Oct 2026
  8. Solomon Islands Immigration Division (MCILI)immigration.gov.sb · checked 31 Oct 2026
  9. Solomon Islands Governmentsolomons.gov.sb · checked 31 Oct 2026
  10. Visa categories (Solomon Islands Immigration Division)immigration.gov.sb · checked 31 Oct 2026
  11. Tourist visaimmigration.gov.sb · checked 31 Oct 2026
  12. Solomon Islands eVisa portal (official)immigration.sig.gov.sb · checked 31 Oct 2026
  13. Official application site (immigration.sig.gov.sb)immigration.sig.gov.sb · checked 31 Oct 2026
  1. All groups checked against Solomon Islands Immigration Division (MCILI). No change since.

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