Do UAE passport holders need a visa to visit SB?
UAE ordinary passport holders can travel to the Solomon Islands visa-free for up to 90 days. No visa or eVisa is needed before departure; immigration grants a visitor's stamp on arrival in Honiara provided you have a passport valid 6+ months, a return/onward ticket, and proof of funds. The Solomon Islands grants ordinary passport holders of the United Arab Emirates visa-free entry for short tourist and business visits of up to 90 days. The UAE is listed among the small group of visa-exempt nationalities (alongside Israel) in the country's visa policy. This is distinct from the bilateral mutual-exemption agreement that the Solomon Islands' Immigration Division lists specifically for UAE official/diplomatic passports; ordinary passport tourists are covered under the general 90-day visa-exemption track and simply receive a visitor's permit/stamp at the port of entry. There is no online visa, ETA, or pre-arrival application required for this category. Travelers must hold a passport with at least six months' validity and blank pages, present a confirmed return or onward ticket, and be able to show sufficient funds for the duration of the stay. Entry is for tourism/visit only and does not confer the right to work. Because the Solomon Islands is a Pacific nation and not part of the Schengen Area, ETIAS and the Schengen 90/180 rule do not apply. Given that the no-visa channel is confirmed across the destination's own immigration materials and IATA-derived aggregators, the appropriate verdict for a short tourist stay is visa-free.
VISA-FREETOURISMSINGLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-05-30
For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.
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