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


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==Visa exemption==
==Visa exemption==


Nationals of the following countries are visa exempt for visits up to 3 months (unless otherwise noted):
Holders of passports of the following countries and territories can enter Solomon Islands without a visa for the following period:


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{{Incomplete list|date=December 2017}}
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*7 October 2016: All European Union countries (except Ireland)<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.radionz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/315381/solomon-islanders-get-visa-free-access-to-europe | title = Solomon Islanders get visa-free access to Europe | date=11 October 2016}}</ref>
*7 October 2016: All European Union countries (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>
*29 January 2017: Israel<ref name="monstate">{{cite web | url=https://treaties.un.org/doc/Publication/Monthly%20Statement/2017/09/monstate.pdf | title=Statement of Treaties and International Agreements | publisher=United Nations | date=September 2017}}</ref>
*29 January 2017: Israel<ref>Under visa exemption agreement on 23 May 2012, entry into force: 29 January 2017 [https://treaties.un.org/doc/Publication/Monthly%20Statement/2017/09/monstate.pdf]</ref>
*19 November 2017: United Arab Emirates
*19 November 2017: United Arab Emirates<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.mofa.gov.ae/EN/MediaCenter/News/Pages/30-11-2017-UAE-Solomon-Islands.aspx | title = الموقع الرسمي لوزارة الخارجية والتعاون الدولي لدولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة}}</ref>
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==Free Visitor Permit on arrival==
==Free Visitor Permit on arrival==


Citizens of the following countries and territories may obtain a free permit valid for 3 months within any year period on arrival:<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>
Holders of passports of the following countries and territories can 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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==Visa requirements==
Citizens of all other countries and territories except the following can obtain a visa on arrival if they have a pre-arranged visa approval:


Citizens of all other countries and territories except the following countries and territories can obtain a visa on arrival if they have a pre-arranged visa approval:
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Revision as of 10:42, 1 January 2024

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 countries whose citizens are eligible for permit issued on arrival.
All visitors must hold 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 can enter Solomon Islands without a visa for the following period:

90 days within any 180 days
90 days

Free Visitor Permit on arrival

Holders of passports of the following countries and territories can enter Solomon Islands with a free visitor permit on arrival for up to 3 months within any 1-year period:[3][4]

Visa requirements

Citizens of all other countries and territories except the following countries and territories can obtain a visa on arrival if they have a pre-arranged visa approval:

Statistics

Most visitors arriving to Solomon Islands were from the following countries:[7][8]

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

References

  1. ^ "Visa exemption agreement between the European Union and Solomon Islands".
  2. ^ Under visa exemption agreement on 23 May 2012, entry into force: 29 January 2017 [1]
  3. ^ "Visa and passport". Timatic. International Air Transport Association through Emirates. Retrieved 1 April 2017.
  4. ^ "Countries with Concessional Entry Arrangement".
  5. ^ Including citizens of New Zealand territories.
  6. ^ Including citizens/nationals of U.S territories
  7. ^ Visitor Statistics, 2013-2015
  8. ^ Visitor Statistics, 2015-2017