From application to arrival
Prepare your information, use the official application channel and check the issued document.
Prepare your application
Create an eVisa account, verify your email, prepare a cover letter stating your visit purpose, complete a new Tourist Visa application and pay online. The Immigration Division sends the grant letter by email; present it on arrival.
Submit through the official channel
Use Solomon Islands Tourist Visa. Check the current instructions and total government charges before paying.
Review the decision before departure
Check the passport details, dates and entry conditions on the permission you receive.
Check your trip dates
Count your travel days.
What to prepare for your trip
Check each item as you prepare it. Labels show which documents are required, conditional, or recommended.
Your circumstances may require additional documents. Ticks track preparation, not eligibility or admission.
Costs & timing
Government charges and decision times for this route. Check the official service for your final fee.
Government fees
- Tourist visa fee
- USD 50
- Online lodgement fee
- USD 50
Details that can change your plans
A new online tourist visa system is in effect
The eVisa regime began on 6 September 2026. When a tourist visa is required, Solomon Islands says to apply online before travel. Its current Tourist Visa page lists a USD 50 visa fee plus USD 50 online lodgement fee, a one-year multiple-entry visa with up to 90 days per entry, and supporting documents. These terms describe the Tourist Visa category; they do not establish whether this passport must use it or still qualifies for an exception. Check the official category and confirm your route before paying.
Official guidanceA temporary arrival-visa grace period may still apply
Australia's current Smartraveller advice says to apply online before travel, but also reports that Immigration officials have described an unspecified temporary grace period during which a Tourist Visa on arrival may still be issued. Apply online unless Solomon Islands Immigration confirms that arrival issuance is still available for your travel date; do not assume the grace period continues.
Official guidanceCheck processing time before you book
The Tourist Visa page says processing varies by category and completeness. The Immigration contact FAQ gives a typical 3–5 business days, while the Division's short-term policy refers to 14 working days. These official pages do not give a consistent timeline; allow extra time and do not travel until the grant is issued.
Official guidanceSolomon Islands at a glance
- Capital
- Honiara
- Currency
- SBD
- Calling code
- +677
Questions for this route
Do travelers with an ordinary passport from Australia need a visa for Solomon Islands?
For tourism in Solomon Islands, travelers using an ordinary passport from Australia should arrange an eVisa before travel. Create an eVisa account, verify your email, prepare a cover letter stating your visit purpose, complete a new Tourist Visa application and pay online. The Immigration Division sends the grant letter by email; present it on arrival. The published short-visit limit is 90 days per visit, up to 180 days per calendar year; follow any shorter period on your granted permission.
How long can I stay in Solomon Islands?
The visa-exemption allowance is 90 days per visit, up to 180 days per calendar year. Your actual permission can be shorter; check the dates and conditions you receive.
How much is the government fee?
Tourist visa fee: USD 50 for multiple entries (online application). Online lodgement fee: USD 50 for multiple entries (online application). Check the official payment page for exemptions and any additional charges.
What if I’m going to work, study or stay longer?
This guide is for a short tourist visit on an ordinary passport. It does not establish eligibility for employment, study or residence. Use the destination’s official guidance for your actual purpose.
Does my country of residence change the answer?
Passport nationality and legal residence are different. This page starts with your passport. Residence can change where you apply and which application channel is available; an existing visa or residence permit may also create an exception. Check the official eligibility guidance for your circumstances.
Official websites
Use these government websites to confirm requirements and complete any application.
About this guide
This guide covers short tourist visits on an ordinary passport. Your nationality, residence, travel document and purpose can affect the entry conditions. Check the linked official guidance before travel; the border authority decides admission and your permitted stay.
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