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Entry requirements
This information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK. It is based on the UK government’s understanding of the Solomon Islands’ current rules for the most common types of travel.
The authorities in the Solomon Islands set and enforce entry rules. If you’re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the Solomon Islands Embassy in Belgium.
Passport validity requirements
To enter the Solomon Islands, your passport must have an ‘expiry date’ at least 6 months after the date you arrive and at least 2 blank pages for entry stamps.
Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.
You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen.
Dual nationals
When returning to the UK, British citizens must carry a valid British passport or certificate of entitlement. See Dual citizenship.
Visa requirements
If you are visiting Solomon Islands as a tourist, you must apply for a ‘tourist visa’ through the new Solomon Islands Immigration Division visa portal.
The visa costs 100 US dollars. You will need to provide:
- a copy of your passport
- your travel itinerary
- hotel booking confirmation
- proof of funds
Tourist visas are valid for 3 months. There is a separate visa if you are travelling for business.
There have been some delays with the new electronic portal. Apply well in advance of your planned travel date. While the new system rolls out it may still be possible to obtain a tourist visa on arrival, but this is not guaranteed.
Keep printed copies or screenshots of your visa documents with you when you travel, including the Visa Application Reference Number (VARN). You may be asked to show these documents to immigration or airline staff.
Vaccine requirements
Yellow fever vaccination certificate
To enter the Solomon Islands, you must have a certificate to prove that you’ve had a yellow fever vaccination, if you’re coming from a country listed as a transmission risk.
Customs rules
There are strict rules about goods you can take into or out of the Solomon Islands . You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty.