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Do Hong Kong passport holders need a visa to visit SB?

A Hong Kong SAR (ordinary) passport holder needs a visa to visit the Solomon Islands for tourism. Hong Kong is NOT on the Solomon Islands visa-free or visa-on-arrival list (the China-Solomon Islands visa-waiver of December 2024 covers PRC ordinary passports only, not HKSAR/Macao SAR passports), and the Solomon Islands does not appear on Hong Kong Immigration's visa-free/VOA destination list. Apply in advance through the Solomon Islands Immigration Division online portal (recommended) or a Solomon Islands diplomatic mission. As of 30 May 2026, Hong Kong SAR ordinary passport holders require a Solomon Islands visitor (tourist) visa obtained before travel. The mutual visa-exemption agreement between the People's Republic of China and the Solomon Islands, which entered into force on 28 December 2024, grants 30-day visa-free entry only to holders of valid Chinese ORDINARY passports (and Solomon Islands ordinary passports) — China's bilateral visa agreements do not extend to HKSAR or Macao SAR passports. This is confirmed by the fact that the Solomon Islands does not appear on the Hong Kong Immigration Department's list of countries granting visa-free access or visa-on-arrival to HKSAR passport holders. The Solomon Islands Immigration Division operates an online visitor-visa application (an eVisa-style process) at USD 50, or a standard/embassy lodgement at USD 100. The visa is single entry, valid for a 30-day stay on arrival, extendable up to a total of 150 days. Travelers must hold a passport valid at least 6 months with blank pages, a return/onward ticket, and proof of sufficient funds. Because HK is excluded from every no-visa channel and sources are clear, the conservative and correct verdict is visa-required.
VISA REQUIREDTOURISMSINGLE 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.
Hong Kong (PR)Living in Hong Kong as a permanent resident? See PR-specific guidance→
/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-30
Visa type
Visitor (Tourist) visa — apply in advance (online or at a Solomon Islands mission)
Maximum stay
30 days on arrival, extendable up to a total of 150 days
per entry
Entries
Single entry
from issue date
Visa fee
USD 50 (online application) / USD 100 (standard lodgement)
consular fee only
Processing time
No guaranteed timeframe; typically 3-10 business days — apply at least 2-3 weeks ahead
standard track
Validity
Enter within validity issued; 30-day stay granted on arrival
from issue date
/02 — The process

How to apply

/01
Confirm you are not eligible for a no-visa channel
Hong Kong SAR passports are excluded from the China-Solomon Islands visa waiver (PRC ordinary passports only) and the Solomon Islands is not on HK Immigration's visa-free/VOA list. You must obtain a visa in advance.
· HKSAR ordinary passport· No VOA for HK
/02
Prepare your documents
Scan your passport (valid 6+ months beyond departure, with blank pages), a passport photo, your return/onward air ticket, hotel/accommodation booking, and proof of sufficient funds.
· Passport 6 months· Onward ticket
/03
Apply through the Solomon Islands Immigration online portal
Create an account at immigration.gov.sb and lodge the Visitor Visa (Tourist) application online; the online fee is USD 50. Alternatively lodge at a Solomon Islands diplomatic mission (standard fee USD 100).
· immigration.gov.sb· Online eVisa
/04
Pay the visa fee
Fees are levied in US Dollars and converted to Solomon Islands Dollars on registration. Fees are generally non-refundable, even if the application is refused.
· USD, non-refundable
/05
Wait for approval and check status
There is no guaranteed processing time; monitor your portal account or email. Apply at least 2-3 weeks before travel.
· Check portal· Apply early
/06
Travel and present documents on arrival
Carry your approval letter/visa, passport, onward ticket and proof of funds. A 30-day stay is granted on arrival; extend before expiry (USD 100) for stays up to 150 days total.
· Carry approval· Extend before expiry
/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

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Personalized checklist
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HKSAR ordinary passport valid at least 6 months beyond departure date
required
At least one blank passport page for entry stamp
required
Approved Solomon Islands visitor visa (obtained before travel)
required
Confirmed return or onward air ticket
required
Proof of sufficient funds for the stay
required
Accommodation / hotel booking confirmation
required
Recent passport-style photograph for the application
required
Visa fee payment (USD 50 online / USD 100 standard)
required
Valid visas for any onward destinations
recommended
Travel/medical insurance for the trip
recommended
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/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate
Line itemAmountSource
Visitor visa — online applicationUSD 50Lodged via the Solomon Islands Immigration online portal; converted to SBD on registration
Visitor visa — standard / mission lodgementUSD 100Applying at a Solomon Islands diplomatic mission or by standard lodgement
Visa extension (in-country)USD 100To extend beyond the initial 30 days, up to 150 days total; apply before expiry
Total estimateUSD 50 — USD 100incl. all
/05 — The wait

Processing time

Online application (Immigration portal)
Typically 3-10 business days (no guaranteed timeframe)
Lowest fee (USD 50) and most convenient; lodge well ahead as there is no guaranteed processing time.
Standard / mission lodgement
Typically 7-10 business days or longer
Apply through a Solomon Islands diplomatic mission; higher fee (USD 100).
/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency
/01
Hong Kong excluded from the China-Solomon Islands visa waiver
The mutual visa-exemption that took effect 28 December 2024 applies only to PRC ordinary passports; China's bilateral visa agreements do not extend to HKSAR/Macao SAR passports.
High
/02
Solomon Islands not on HK Immigration's visa-free/VOA list
The Hong Kong Immigration Department's official list of destinations granting visa-free access or visa-on-arrival to HKSAR passports does not include the Solomon Islands.
High
/03
Advance visa confirmed by visa-service references
Travel-visa references indicate HK passport holders must obtain a visa before traveling for tourism.
Medium
/04
Conservative default when no no-visa channel is confirmed
Because no visa-free or visa-on-arrival channel could be confirmed for HK, the requirement defaults to visa-required.
Low
/07 — On arrival

After you land

/01
Immigration
Keep your passport, visa or exemption proof, return ticket, and accommodation details ready for border inspection.
/02
Customs
Review the destination's customs rules before travel and declare restricted goods or large cash amounts when required.
/03
Connectivity
Check whether airport SIMs, eSIMs, or roaming are the best option for your route before arrival.
/08 — The history

Policy changelog

since 2024
2026-05-30 · major
HK to Solomon Is. route verified
Confirmed via Solomon Islands Immigration Division, HK Immigration visa-free list, and the China-Solomon Islands waiver scope that HKSAR ordinary passport holders require an advance visitor visa; HK is excluded from the December 2024 PRC visa waiver and from HK's VOA/visa-free list.
/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Can a Hong Kong passport holder enter the Solomon Islands visa-free?—
No. The China-Solomon Islands visa-waiver (effective 28 December 2024) covers only PRC ordinary passports, not HKSAR passports, and the Solomon Islands is not on Hong Kong Immigration's visa-free/visa-on-arrival list. You must obtain a visitor visa in advance.
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