Entry/Exit Requirements
"U.S. passport holders do not require visas to enter the Solomon
Islands. Passports, onward/return tickets and proof of sufficient
funds for the duration of stay are required. Visitor permits are
granted upon arrival at Henderson International Airport in Honiara.
Visitors may enter any number of times provided the total period
in the Solomon Islands does not exceed 90 days in a 12-month period.
Persons arriving on one-way airline tickets must have documentation
stating their business, for example, a work permit if taking if
taking up employment in the Solomon Islands. The Solomon Islands
government strictly enforces immigration laws, and travelers may
face fines and other penalties if they remain in the country beyond
the authorized period of stay.
Persons arriving on yachts should visit the nearest immigration
office to complete arrival forms for issuance of visitors' permits.
Travelers who plan to depart on a yacht should apply for a visitor’s
permit before their arrival in the Solomon Islands, to the Director
of Immigration (via fax to the U.S. Consular Agent in Honiara at
677-27429). The application should state the traveler’s arrival
date, vessel name and registration details, vessel’s arrival
date, approximate time traveler will spend in the Solomon Islands,
and it should request entry on a one-way (arrival only) airline
ticket. The Director will issue a permit to be presented at airline
check-in. If the traveler does not have this permit, she/he may
be denied boarding.
For more information about entry requirements, travelers may contact
the Solomon Islands Mission to the United Nations at 800 Second
Avenue, Suite 8008, New York, NY 10017-4709; Tel: (212) 599-6192
or 6193. Travelers who anticipate the possibility of transiting
or visiting Australia are advised to obtain an electronic
travel authority (ETA) or visa for Australia before leaving
the United States." - US State Dept
For non-US Citizen requirements, please contact
us for updated information.
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