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{{short description|Policy on permits required to enter Solomon Islands}}
{{Politics of Solomon Islands|expanded=Foreign}}
[[File:SOLOMON ISLANDS ENTRY STAMP.JPG|thumbnail|Solomon Islands entry stamp]]
[[File:SOLOMON ISLANDS ENTRY STAMP.JPG|thumbnail|Solomon Islands entry stamp]]

Visitors to '''[[Solomon Islands]]''' must obtain a [[Visa (document)|visa]] unless they come from one of the visa exempt countries or countries whose citizens are eligible for permit issued on arrival. All visitors must hold a passport valid for 6 months.
Visitors to the '''[[Solomon Islands]]''' must obtain a [[Visa (document)|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.


==Visa policy map==
==Visa policy map==
[[Image:Visa policy of the Solomon Islands.png|thumb|center|800px|Visa policy of Solomon Islands{{legend|#fcd116|Solomon Islands}}{{legend|#1D5B2F|Visa-free access}}{{legend|#0051ba|Visitor's permit on arrival}}]]
[[Image:Visa policy of the Solomon Islands.svg|thumb|none|652px|Visa policy of Solomon Islands
{{legend|#ED1C24|Solomon Islands}}
{{legend|#22B14C|Visa not required}}
{{legend|#FFD000|Free Visitor Permit on arrival}}
{{legend|#C0C0C0|Visa required}}]]


==Visa policy ==
==Visa exemption==
Holders of passports of the following countries and territories may enter Solomon Islands without a visa for the following period:
;Visa-free access


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'''90 days'''
*{{flagicon|European Union}} All [[European Union]] countries without [[Ireland]] and the [[United Kingdom]]
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<ref>Including 4 associated states. Solomon Islands signed a mutual visa-waiver agreement with the {{flag|European Union}} on 7 October 2016. This agreement allows all citizens of states that are contracting parties to the Schengen Agreement to stay without a visa for a maximum period of 90 days in any 180-day period.http://www.solomontimes.com/news/visa-free-travel-to-eu-signed/8586</ref><ref>[http://www.radionz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/315381/solomon-islanders-get-visa-free-access-to-europe]</ref>
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*{{flag|United Arab Emirates}}<ref>[https://www.khaleejtimes.com/news/government/visa-free-entry-for-emiratis-visiting-solomon-islands]</ref>
*{{flag|Israel}}
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'''90 days within any 180 days'''
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*{{flagicon|European Union}} [[Member state of the European Union|European Union member states]] (except Ireland)
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*{{flag|Iceland}}
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'''30 days'''
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<sub>1 - 90 days within any 180-day period.</sub>

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* 7 October 2016: European Union member states (except Ireland)<ref>{{cite web | url=https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/ALL/?uri=CELEX:22016A1027(01) | title = Visa exemption agreement between the European Union and Solomon Islands}}</ref>
*7 October 2016: [[Schengen Area|Schengen Area countries]]
* 29 January 2017: Israel<ref>{{cite web | url=https://treaties.un.org/doc/Publication/UNTS/No%20Volume/54687/Part/I-54687-08000002804d10f6.pdf | title=Visa exemption agreement between the State of Israel and the Government of Solomon Islands}}</ref>
*19 November 2017: United Arab Emirates<ref>https://www.mofa.gov.ae/EN/MediaCenter/News/Pages/30-11-2017-UAE-Solomon-Islands.aspx</ref>
* 19 November 2017: United Arab Emirates<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.emirates247.com/news/emirates/emiratis-exempt-from-pre-entry-visas-to-visit-solomon-islands-2017-11-30-1.662444?ot=ot.AMPPageLayout | title=Visa exemption agreement between Solomon Islands and the United Arab Emirates}}</ref>
* 28 December 2024: China<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-12-05 |title=China-Solomon Islands Visa Exemption Starts Dec. 28 |url=https://www.tavulinews.com.sb/china-solomon-islands-visa-exemption-starts-dec-28/}}</ref>
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;Visa on arrival
==Free Visitor Permit on arrival==
Citizens of the following 45 countries and territories may obtain a permit valid for 3 months on arrival:<ref>{{Timatic Visa Policy|country=SB|accessdate=1 April 2017}}</ref>
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:<ref>{{Timatic Visa Policy|country=SB|access-date=1 April 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://commerce.gov.sb/activities-updates/resources/155-countries-with-concessional-entry-arrangement/download.html | title=Countries with Concessional Entry Arrangement}}</ref>


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*{{flag|Antigua and Barbuda}}
*{{flag|Antigua and Barbuda}}
*{{flag|Argentina}}
*{{flag|Argentina}}
*{{flag|Australia}}<ref>Including citizens / nationals of [[States and territories of Australia|Australia external territories]].</ref>
*{{flag|Australia}}
*{{flag|Bahamas}}
*{{flag|Bahamas}}
*{{flag|Barbados}}
*{{flag|Barbados}}
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*{{flag|Brunei}}
*{{flag|Brunei}}
*{{flag|Canada}}
*{{flag|Canada}}
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*{{flag|Chile}}
*{{flag|Dominica}}
*{{flag|Dominica}}
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*{{flag|Dominican Republic}}
*{{flag|Dominican Republic}}
*{{flag|Fiji}}
*{{flag|Fiji}}
*{{flag|Grenada}}
*{{flag|Grenada}}
*{{flag|Guyana}}
*{{flag|Ireland}}
*{{flag|Ireland}}
*{{flag|Israel}}
*{{flag|Japan}}
*{{flag|Japan}}
*{{flag|Kiribati}}
*{{flag|Kiribati}}
*{{flag|Kuwait}}
*{{flag|Kuwait}}
*{{flag|Malaysia}}
*{{flag|Maldives}}
*{{flag|Maldives}}
*{{flag|Marshall Islands}}
*{{flag|Marshall Islands}}
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*{{flag|Micronesia}}
*{{flag|Micronesia}}
*{{flag|Monaco}}
*{{flag|Monaco}}
*{{flag|Nauru}}
*{{flag|Nauru}}
*{{flag|New Zealand}}<ref>Including citizens of [[Realm of New Zealand|New Zealand territories]].</ref>
*{{flag|New Zealand}}<ref>Including citizens / nationals of [[Realm of New Zealand|New Zealand territories]].</ref>
*{{flag|Palau}}
*{{flag|Palau}}
*{{flag|Papua New Guinea}}
*{{flag|Papua New Guinea}}
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*{{flag|Saint Vincent and the Grenadines}}
*{{flag|Saint Vincent and the Grenadines}}
*{{flag|Samoa}}
*{{flag|Samoa}}
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*{{flag|San Marino}}
*{{flag|San Marino}}
*{{flag|Singapore}}
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*{{flag|South Korea}}
*{{flag|South Korea}}
*{{flag|Taiwan}}
*{{flag|Taiwan}}
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*{{flag|Tuvalu}}
*{{flag|Tuvalu}}
*{{flag|United Kingdom}}
*{{flag|United Kingdom}}
*{{flag|United States}}<ref>Including citizens/nationals of [[Unincorporated territories of the United States|U.S territories]]</ref>
*{{flag|United States}}<ref>Including citizens / nationals of [[Unincorporated territories of the United States|U.S territories]]</ref>
*{{flag|Vanuatu}}
*{{flag|Vanuatu}}
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==Visa requirements==
In total visitors are entitled to stay for a maximum of three months within a 12-month period.
Other countries and territories may obtain a visa on arrival if they have a pre-arranged visa approval.


==Visitor statistics==
Citizens of all other countries and territories except the following can obtain a visa on arrival if they have a pre-arranged visa approval:<ref>[https://www.timaticweb.com/cgi-bin/tim_website_client.cgi?FullText=1&COUNTRY=SB&SECTION=VI&SUBSECTION=00&user=GF&subuser=GFB2C]</ref>
Most visitors arriving in the Solomon Islands were from the following countries of nationality:<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.statistics.gov.sb/component/advlisting/?view=download&format=raw&fileId=593 | title=Visitor Statistics, 2013-2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.statistics.gov.sb/images/SolomonFiles/Social-and-Demography-Statistics/Visitors/2017/2017_Visitors-arrival-Q4.pdf | title=Visitor Statistics, 2015-2017}}</ref>

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*{{flag|Belarus}}
*{{flag|Burundi}}
*{{flag|Ethiopia}}
*{{flag|Ghana}}
*{{flag|Macau}}
*{{flag|Montenegro}}
*{{flag|Palestinian Territories}}
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*{{flag|Serbia}}
*{{flag|South Africa}}
*{{flag|South Sudan}}
*{{flag|Timor-Leste}}
*{{flag|Vatican City}}
*{{flag|Zimbabwe}}
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==Statistics==

Most visitors arriving to Solomon Islands were from the following countries:<ref>[http://www.statistics.gov.sb/component/advlisting/?view=download&format=raw&fileId=593 Visitor Statistics]</ref>


{| class="wikitable sortable"
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Rank || Country or territory || 2015 || 2014 || 2013
! Rank || Country or territory || 2017 || 2016 || 2015 || 2014 || 2013
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| 1 || {{flag|Australia}} || 9,509 || 9,134 || 11,181
| 1 || {{flag|Australia}} || 10,161 || 9,539 || 9,509 || 9,134 || 11,181
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| 2 || {{flag|New Zealand}} || 1,451 || 1,406 || 1,905
| 2 || {{flag|New Zealand}} || 1,696 || 1,544 || 1,451 || 1,406 || 1,905
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| 3 || {{flag|United States}} || 1,413 || 1,137 || 1,161
| 3 || {{flag|Fiji}} || 1,664 || 1,562 || 1,391 || 1,255 || 1,800
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| 4 || {{flag|Fiji}} || 1,391 || 1,255 || 1,800
| 4 || {{flag|United States}} || 1,623 || 1,484 || 1,413 || 1,137 || 1,161
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| 5 || {{flag|Papua New Guinea}} || 1,341 || 1,243 || 2,019
| 5 || {{flag|Papua New Guinea}} || 1,488 || 1,379 || 1,341 || 1,243 || 2,019
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| 6 || {{flag|China}} || 742 || 425 || n/a
| 6 || {{flag|China}} || 1,215 || 827 || 742 || 425 || n/a
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| 7 || {{flag|Vanuatu}} || 609 || 529 || 804
| 7 || {{flag|Vanuatu}} || 766 || 868 || 609 || 529 || 804
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| 8 || {{flag|Japan}} || 581 || 505 || 601
| 8 || {{flag|Japan}} || 715 || 552 || 581 || 505 || 601
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| 9 || {{flag|United Kingdom}} || 387 || 337 || 460
| 9 || {{flag|United Kingdom}} || 496 || 347 || 387 || 337 || 460
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| 10 || {{flag|France}} || 177 || 86 || 93
| 10 || {{flag|Canada}} || 176 || 166 || 153 || 149 || 148
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| || '''Total''' || 21,623 || 20,070 || 24,431
| 11 || {{flag|Germany}} || 156 || 161 || 109 || 102 || 136
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| 12 || {{flag|Hong Kong}} || 149 || 99 || 93 || 95 || 81
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| 13 || {{flag|France}} || 119 || 117 || 177 || 86 || 93
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| || '''Total''' || 25,709 || 23,194 || 21,623 || 20,070 || 24,431
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==See also==
==See also==
*[[Visa requirements for Solomon Islands citizens]]
{{Wikivoyage|Solomon Islands}}
* [[Visa requirements for Solomon Islands citizens]]


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
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Solomon Islands entry stamp

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.

Visa policy map

Visa policy of Solomon Islands
  Solomon Islands
  Visa not required
  Free Visitor Permit on arrival
  Visa required

Visa exemption

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

1 - 90 days within any 180-day period.

Free Visitor Permit on arrival

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]

Visa requirements

Other countries and territories may obtain a visa on arrival if they have a pre-arranged visa approval.

Visitor statistics

Most visitors arriving in the Solomon Islands were from the following countries of nationality:[10][11]

Rank Country or territory 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013
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

See also

Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Solomon Islands.

References

  1. ^ "Visa exemption agreement between the European Union and Solomon Islands".
  2. ^ "Visa exemption agreement between the State of Israel and the Government of Solomon Islands" (PDF).
  3. ^ "Visa exemption agreement between Solomon Islands and the United Arab Emirates".
  4. ^ "China-Solomon Islands Visa Exemption Starts Dec. 28". 2024-12-05.
  5. ^ "Visa and passport". Timatic. International Air Transport Association through Emirates. Retrieved 1 April 2017.
  6. ^ "Countries with Concessional Entry Arrangement".
  7. ^ Including citizens / nationals of Australia external territories.
  8. ^ Including citizens / nationals of New Zealand territories.
  9. ^ Including citizens / nationals of U.S territories
  10. ^ "Visitor Statistics, 2013-2015".
  11. ^ "Visitor Statistics, 2015-2017" (PDF).
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