Embassy
Embassy of the United States, Honiara
Honiara
Solomon Islands visa requirements for American citizens
American citizens get a visa on arrival in the Solomon Islands, for up to 90 days.
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Solomon Islands
Visa on arrival
For selected travellers only after Immigration confirms this arrival route is still available.
- Visa
- On arrival
- Max stay
- 90 days (3 months)
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
What to do
Bring the arrival fee in cash, in a widely accepted currency, plus a passport photo.
Have your return or onward ticket and accommodation details ready.
Queue at the visa-on-arrival desk before immigration in the Solomon Islands.
Ways into Solomon Islands
For holidays, short visits and approved visa exemptions.
Visa not requiredEU visa exemptionEU citizens, except Irish citizens, must check and follow the online approval steps.
- Stay
- 90 days
- Valid for
- 90 days
- Fee
- Free
- Entries
- Single
How to apply
- Get Foreign Affairs support and a government sponsor letter.
- Apply online before travel.
- Check your approval's entry and stay rules.
- Bring your approval and support papers.
Documents required
- Passport valid 180 days
- Passport photo page
- Sponsor support letter
- Return ticket
- Letter explaining your visit
- Foreign Affairs support note
- Government ministry sponsor letter
- Stay up to 90 days in any 180 days. Check your approval's entry rules.
- You cannot do paid work.
eVisaTourist visaFor people visiting for holidays and sightseeing.
- Valid for
- 365 days
- Fee
- US$100
- Entries
- Multiple
How to apply
- Create and verify your online account.
- Fill in the form and upload your documents.
- Pay online and wait for approval.
- Bring your visa approval letter.
Documents required
- Passport valid 180 days
- Passport photo page
- Letter explaining your visit
- Return or onward flight details
- Hotel booking, if used
- Proof of enough money
- Official stay limits differ. Check your allowed stay before travel.
- You cannot work. Apply for extra days before your stay ends; fee: 100 USD.
Visa on arrivalArrival visitor permitFor selected travellers only after Immigration confirms this arrival route is still available.
How to apply
- Ask Immigration whether you qualify for entry on arrival.
- Get written confirmation before travelling without an approved visa.
- Show your passport and ticket at the border.
Documents required
- Passport valid 180 days
- Confirmed return or onward ticket
- Written confirmation from Immigration
- Newer rules require approval before travel and conflict with older arrival guidance.
- Current stay limits and the list of countries that qualify are unconfirmed.
Sources (46)Last updated 11 November 2026
- Solomon Islands Immigration Division — Official agency and overseas contacts
- Visa categories and current submission procedures
- Online registration and payment instructions
- Official electronic visa registration portal
- Government services — How to Get a Visa
- Government — Visa reforms, September 2026
- Government — Diplomatic briefing, October 2026
- Foreign ministry — Solomon Islands missions abroad
- Solomon Islands Embassy in Brussels — Consular services
- Solomon Islands Permanent Mission in New York — Older visa guidance
- Tourist visa
- Melanesian Spearhead Group visitor visa
- European Union mutual exemption
- China mutual exemption
- Hong Kong mutual exemption
- United Arab Emirates mutual exemption
- India mutual exemption
- India–Solomon Islands diplomatic and official passport exemption agreement
- Indonesia mutual exemption
- Commercial maritime crew transit visa
- Short-term business visa
- Student and student dependant visa
- Long-term employment visa
- Short-term employment visa
- Emergency employment visa
- Aid worker and volunteer visa
- Religious worker visa
- Commercial filmmaker visa
- Non-commercial filmmaker visa
- Commercial musician visa
- Commercial comedian visa — Official page with English content
- Church or cultural entertainer visa — Official page with English content
- Visiting relatives and friends
- Resident dependant visa
- Family relationship visa
- Permanent resident dependant visa
- Yacht master and crew visa
- Journalist and reporter visa
- Academic research visa
- Sportsperson visa
- Residence and protection route summaries
- Short-term diplomatic exemption
- Visitor route summaries
- Special-purpose route summaries
- Commerce Ministry — Short-term visa guidance with conflicting older details
- Invest Solomons — Arrival arrangements and general visa guidance
Embassies for this trip
For lost passports and emergencies.
Coming from United States
- Plugs IAdapter needed
- MoneySBD $
- Time+23h
- DrivingOn the leftLook right first
- LanguageEnglishSpoken at home too
- Emergency911 or 999 police
Planning your Solomon Islands trip
Best time to go: June to August is cooler. It is very humid all year, while November to April brings more rain and occasional sudden storms or cyclones.
- Lake Te'NgganoThis large lake was once a lagoon and is surrounded by high cliffs.
- Langa Langa LagoonSee traditional handicrafts, canoes and artificial islands built from stone and coral. Some islands date back to the 16th century.
- East RennellThis is the world's largest raised coral atoll, a ring-shaped coral island. It has World Heritage status.
- Mataniko FallsThese falls are near Honiara. Caves beneath them sheltered soldiers during World War II.
Scams to watch for in Solomon Islands
About Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands is a South Pacific state of six major islands and many hundreds of smaller ones.
- Capital
- Honiara
- Money
- Solomon Islands dollar ($)
- Languages
- English
- Time zone
- UTC+11:00
- Cars drive on the
- left side
- Calling code
- +677
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Questions
Do american citizens need a visa for the Solomon Islands?
American citizens get a visa on arrival in the Solomon Islands, for up to 90 days.
How long can american citizens stay in the Solomon Islands?
Up to 90 days each visit with the visa on arrival rule. Staying longer can mean a fine or a ban from coming back.
Can I get the Solomon Islands visa at the airport?
Yes. American citizens get the visa when they land in the Solomon Islands. Carry cash for the fee, a passport photo, your return ticket and hotel details.
Do solomon islander citizens need a visa for the United States?
Solomon Islander citizens need a visa for the United States, from its embassy or consulate.
Do other Americas passports get easier entry to the Solomon Islands?
Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Bahamas, Barbados Belize, and 5 more can enter without applying before they travel.
Which countries near Solomon Islands are easier for american citizens?
Fiji, Vanuatu, Kiribati, Palau Marshall Islands, and 3 more let american citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to the Solomon Islands?
Bring the arrival fee in cash, in a widely accepted currency, plus a passport photo. Have your return or onward ticket and accommodation details ready.
What money is used in the Solomon Islands?
Solomon Islands dollar ($). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.
What language do people speak in the Solomon Islands?
English.
How strong is the United States passport?
It ranks #12 and reaches 150 destinations without applying ahead.
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