Up to 90 days (3 months) in total within any 12-month period. The US State Department notes permits are often issued for 30 days per entry, within that 90-day cap.

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United States to Solomon Islands visa requirements

Q: Is there a fee for the visitor permit?

No. The visitor permit on arrival is free for US citizens and about 40 other eligible nationalities.

Q: What documents do I need at the airport?

A passport valid for at least six months, a confirmed onward or return ticket, and evidence of sufficient funds. An arrival card is also completed on entry.

Q: Can I work or do business on the visitor permit?

No paid work. The permit is for tourism and short visits; employment or longer stays require a work permit and a pre-arranged visa from Solomon Islands Immigration.

Q: What if I arrive by yacht?

Sea arrivals should apply for a visitor permit in advance through Solomon Islands Immigration rather than relying on the on-arrival permit.

US passport holders do NOT need a visa for tourism in the Solomon Islands. You receive a free visitor permit on arrival for up to 3 months within any 12-month period, granted automatically at the airport. A United States ordinary passport holder traveling to the Solomon Islands for tourism does not require a visa in advance. The United States is on the Solomon Islands' list of countries whose citizens receive a free visitor permit on arrival at the point of entry (typically Honiara's Henderson International Airport). The permit allows stays of up to three months (90 days) in aggregate within any 12-month period; the US State Department notes an initial 30-day grant per entry within the 90-day/12-month cap. The permit is issued free of charge and requires no prior application. Travelers must carry a passport valid for at least six months, an onward or return ticket, and evidence of sufficient funds. Those arriving by yacht or for non-tourism purposes should apply through Solomon Islands Immigration in advance. This was verified against the US Department of State country page, Tourism Solomons (official tourism authority), and the published Solomon Islands visa policy.

VISA-FREETOURISMMULTIPLE 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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/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-30

Visa type

Free visitor permit on arrival (no visa required)

Maximum stay

Up to 90 days (3 months) in aggregate per 12-month period; typically issued in 30-day increments per entry

per entry

Entries

Multiple, within the 90-day/12-month limit

from issue date

Visa fee

Free (SBD 0)

consular fee only

Processing time

On arrival; granted at the immigration counter

standard track

Validity

Use within a 12-month period; passport must be valid 6+ months

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Confirm passport validity

Ensure your US passport is valid for at least six months beyond your planned date of entry and has at least one blank page for the entry stamp.

· 6+ months validity· 1 blank page

/02

Book onward or return travel

Purchase a confirmed return or onward ticket. Immigration officers require evidence you will leave within the permitted period.

· Required at check-in and arrival

/03

Prepare proof of funds and accommodation

Carry evidence of sufficient funds for your stay and details of your accommodation or itinerary in case immigration asks.

· Bank statement or cards· Hotel booking

/04

Fly into Honiara (Henderson International Airport)

Most tourists arrive via Brisbane, Nadi (Fiji), or Port Moresby. No advance visa application is needed for US citizens.

· Main entry: HIR airport

/05

Receive your visitor permit at immigration

Present your passport, onward ticket and arrival card. The free visitor permit is stamped into your passport on the spot.

· No fee· Issued on arrival

/06

Track your stay against the 90-day limit

Do not exceed 90 days total within any 12-month period. To stay longer or change purpose, contact Solomon Islands Immigration before your permit expires.

· Max 90 days / 12 months

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

12 items

Personalized checklist

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Visa typeTravel date

Deadline reminderAdd a date before export

RequiredUS passport valid 6+ months beyond entry date

Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route

required

RequiredAt least one blank passport page for the entry stamp

Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route

required

RequiredConfirmed onward or return air ticket

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

required

RequiredEvidence of sufficient funds for the stay

Bank, income, or asset proof with clear name, date, and balances

required

RequiredCompleted arrival/immigration card (given on the flight or at airport)

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

required

RecommendedAccommodation booking or itinerary details

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

recommended

RecommendedTravel/health insurance covering the Solomon Islands

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

recommended

ConditionalOnward visa if continuing to a country that requires one

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

conditional

RequiredYacht arrivals: pre-apply for permit via Solomon Islands Immigration

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

conditional

ConditionalOfficial application form or online application

Official form; submit online or print and sign as instructed

Visa-free routes usually do not require a visa form; submit any arrival card or authorization if required.

RequiredFlight and hotel itinerary

Confirmed or agency-arranged itinerary when the route guide requires it

Use dates that fit the allowed stay and visa validity.

RecommendedTravel medical insurance

Policy certificate showing traveler name, destination, and coverage dates

Some destinations or agencies require it even when the core visa rule only recommends it.

Official sourcesUS Department of State - Solomon Islands International Travel Information Tourism Solomons (official) - Visitor Visa Solomon Islands Government - How to Get a Visa

Application link included: Tourism Solomons (official) - Visitor Visa

Open link

/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

Visitor permit on arrivalFreeNo charge for US citizens and ~40 other eligible nationalities

Visa application feeSBD 0Not applicable - no advance visa is required for tourism

Permit extension (if applying to extend stay)VariesSet by Solomon Islands Immigration; applied for locally if extending within the 12-month cap

Total estimate0 — 0incl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

Visitor permit on arrival

Granted on arrival (minutes at immigration)

Standard route for US tourists - no advance application; permit stamped at the immigration counter.

Pre-arrival permit (yacht / non-tourist purposes)

Apply ahead via Solomon Islands Immigration

Required for those arriving by sea or for business/work; submit through Solomon Islands Immigration before travel.

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

Tourism and short visits

Holidays, diving, island-hopping and visiting friends or relatives all fall under the free visitor permit.

High

/02

Visiting family or friends

Social visits within the 90-day window are covered by the visitor permit.

Medium

/03

Business meetings (short, non-employment)

Brief business visits may be allowed on a visitor permit, but confirm with immigration; work requires a permit.

Medium

/04

Transit and onward Pacific travel

Stopovers en route to other Pacific destinations through Honiara.

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

United States of America to Solomon Is. route verified

Confirmed via US Department of State, Tourism Solomons (official) and published Solomon Islands visa policy that US citizens receive a free visitor permit on arrival for up to 90 days within a 12-month period; no advance visa required.

/09 — The questions