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🇸🇧 Solomon Islands for 🇱🇷 LR citizens
Visa on arrival
Visa on arrival – obtain your visa at the port of entry upon arrival.
Processing timeVaries
AppointmentRequired
EntryMultiple
Documents
Always required
Passport valid at least 6 months beyond intended departure from Solomon Islands, with blank pages for visa and entry stamps.
Official guidance requires a valid passport or other travel document, typically with at least 6 months’ validity beyond intended departure and space for visas and stamps.
Pre-arranged visa approval or authorization letter issued by Solomon Islands Immigration or a Solomon Islands diplomatic mission, to be presented on arrival.
Nationals from countries requiring prior approval must obtain written authorization from the Director of Immigration before travel; the approval is then used to issue a visa on arrival.
Confirmed return or onward ticket from Solomon Islands, matching the approved period of stay where possible.
Visitors must possess an onward air ticket for travel from Solomon Islands as part of the prior-approval and arrival checks.
Evidence of sufficient funds to cover the entire stay, such as recent bank statements, credit card statements, or employer support letter.
Applicants are expected to demonstrate sufficient funds when seeking prior approval and again on arrival; no fixed minimum is published, so travellers should show realistic coverage for accommodation, food, and internal travel.
Proposed travel itinerary including dates, ports of entry and exit, and internal travel plans within Solomon Islands.
Prior-approval guidance asks applicants to provide a copy of their itinerary, preferably confirmed, including flights and basic plans.
Proof of accommodation or local sponsor details, such as hotel booking, resort confirmation, or letter from host with address and contact information.
Applicants visiting relatives or friends should provide their address; tourists should provide hotel name and address as part of the prior-approval request.
Short statement or cover letter explaining the purpose of travel (tourism, visiting friends/relatives, etc.) and planned length of stay.
Prior-approval instructions require applicants to state the purpose of travel and, where applicable, provide details of relatives, friends, or business contacts.
Travel tips
Quick local advice for smoother arrivals and day-to-day travel.
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In the Solomon Islands, assume you’ll need cash the moment you leave Honiara: ATMs and card acceptance are limited, and many transactions (transport, small eateries, markets) are cash-based. Withdraw/exchange before you start island-hopping and keep smaller notes for everyday payments.
Last verified: 2025-12-01