Confirm which entry route applies
Solomon Islands implemented a new eVisa regime on 6 September 2026. Its Immigration policy says the concession to issue visas on arrival was repealed and tourists who require a visa must apply online. However, the current UK and U.S. government travel pages still describe a tourist visa on arrival, while the 2025 Solomon Islands Gazette names these passports under the old concessional-entry schedule. The public sources conflict, so do not rely on the stored arrival-visa label. Ask Solomon Islands Immigration to confirm the route for your ordinary passport and arrival date before booking or paying.
Confirm your entry requirements
Solomon Islands implemented a new eVisa regime on 6 September 2026. Its Immigration policy says the concession to issue visas on arrival was repealed and tourists who require a visa must apply online. However, the current UK and U.S. government travel pages still describe a tourist visa on arrival, while the 2025 Solomon Islands Gazette names these passports under the old concessional-entry schedule. The public sources conflict, so do not rely on the stored arrival-visa label. Ask Solomon Islands Immigration to confirm the route for your ordinary passport and arrival date before booking or paying.
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Confirm which entry route applies before travel
Solomon Islands implemented a new eVisa regime on 6 September 2026. Its Immigration policy says the concession to issue visas on arrival was repealed and tourists who require a visa must apply online. However, the current UK and U.S. government travel pages still describe a tourist visa on arrival, while the 2025 Solomon Islands Gazette names these passports under the old concessional-entry schedule. The public sources conflict, so do not rely on the stored arrival-visa label. Ask Solomon Islands Immigration to confirm the route for your ordinary passport and arrival date before booking or paying.
Official guidanceA 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 guidanceSolomon Islands at a glance
- Capital
- Honiara
- Currency
- SBD
- Calling code
- +677
Questions for this route
Do travelers with an ordinary passport from the United Kingdom need a visa for Solomon Islands?
Confirm which entry route applies before travel. Solomon Islands implemented a new eVisa regime on 6 September 2026. Its Immigration policy says the concession to issue visas on arrival was repealed and tourists who require a visa must apply online. However, the current UK and U.S. government travel pages still describe a tourist visa on arrival, while the 2025 Solomon Islands Gazette names these passports under the old concessional-entry schedule. The public sources conflict, so do not rely on the stored arrival-visa label. Ask Solomon Islands Immigration to confirm the route for your ordinary passport and arrival date before booking or paying.
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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