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[[File:SOLOMON ISLANDS ENTRY STAMP.JPG|thumbnail|Solomon Islands entry stamp]] |
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Visitors to '''[[Solomon Islands]]''' must obtain a [[Visa (document)|visa]] unless they |
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/> |
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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== |
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Holders of passports of the following countries and territories can enter Solomon Islands without a visa for the following period: |
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*7 October 2016: All European Union countries (except Ireland)<ref>{{cite web | url= |
*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> |
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*29 January 2017: Israel<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> |
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*19 November 2017: United Arab Emirates |
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*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== |
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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== |
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Revision as of 10:42, 1 January 2024
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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 exemption
Holders of passports of the following countries and territories can enter Solomon Islands without a visa for the following period:
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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 |
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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
- ^ "Visa exemption agreement between the European Union and Solomon Islands".
- ^ Under visa exemption agreement on 23 May 2012, entry into force: 29 January 2017 [1]
- ^ "Visa and passport". Timatic. International Air Transport Association through Emirates. Retrieved 1 April 2017.
- ^ "Countries with Concessional Entry Arrangement".
- ^ Including citizens of New Zealand territories.
- ^ Including citizens/nationals of U.S territories
- ^ Visitor Statistics, 2013-2015
- ^ Visitor Statistics, 2015-2017