Independent State of Papua New Guinea vs Solomon Islands
A neutral side-by-side of immigration systems, routes and regulators. Each row links to the underlying visa page with its primary government source.
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Independent State of Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea Visa Atlas coverage is source-backed from the Immigration and Citizenship Services Authority public visa pages. The current packet covers visitor, business, employment/work-permit sponsor handling, and permanent residence classes, with eVisa and sponsor-portal actions where ICA directs online filing.
- Languages
- English, Tok Pisin, Hiri Motu
- Currency
- Papua New Guinean kina
Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands publishes visa categories through the official Immigration Division site and work-permit guidance through the Ministry of Commerce, Industries, Labour and Immigration. The current Visa Atlas packet covers visitor, short-term business, work permit, working resident, student, dependant/family and permanent resident routes, with direct notes where the official pages state filing is temporarily in person while online systems are being tested. Applicants should confirm the active filing channel, fee and supporting documents before paying or travelling.
- Official portal
- Solomon Islands Immigration Division
- Languages
- English
- Currency
- Solomon Islands dollar
How Independent State of Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands differ
| Dimension | Independent State of Papua New Guinea | Solomon Islands |
|---|---|---|
| Total routes covered | 4 | 7 |
| Routes without employer sponsor | 3 | 3 |
| Routes leading to permanent residence | 1 | 1 |
| Typical full settlement timeline | — | — |
| Dominant skilled visa | Employment Visa | Work Permit |
| Skilled visa salary minimum | — | — |
| Skilled visa processing time | — | — |
| Skilled visa government fees | — | — |
| Official languages | English, Tok Pisin, Hiri Motu | English |
| Currency | Papua New Guinean kina | Solomon Islands dollar |
| Primary regulator | ICA | SID |
| Policy changes (last 12 months) | 0 | 0 |
Skilled-route head-to-head
Comparing each country’s most-used skilled-migration route side by side.
Routes unique to Solomon Islands
Visa routes side by side
Independent State of Papua New Guinea (4)
Visitor Visa
No sponsor · Non-settlement · In most circumstances, ICA says the Visitor Visa is valid for a single-entry stay of 60 days from arrival.
Business Visa
No sponsor · Non-settlement · In most circumstances, ICA says the Business Visa is valid for a single-entry stay of 30 days from arrival.
Employment Visa
Sponsor · Non-settlement · Employment visas are issued subject to the individual circumstances of the traveller.
Permanent Residence
No sponsor · Leads to settlement · Permanent residence is a status route; ICA class eligibility depends on documented facts and current permanent-residence rules.
Solomon Islands (7)
Visitor Visa
No sponsor · Non-settlement · Tourist visitor category: 30 days single entry, renewal available, maximum stay up to 150 days. Other visitor subcategories have their own limits.
Business Visa - Short-Term
No sponsor · Non-settlement · Official short-term page: 90 days stay. Immigration categories page: up to 180 days with multiple entry and not extendable for the listed business category.
Work Permit
Sponsor · Non-settlement · Permit validity depends on approval; use alongside the relevant working resident visa where required.
Working Resident Visa
Sponsor · Non-settlement · Long-term employment: two years, unlimited entries, extendable. Short-term employment: six months single entry, extension after first six months.
Student Visa
Sponsor · Non-settlement · Two years; extendable.
Dependent / Family Relationship Visa
Sponsor · Non-settlement · Up to two years for listed dependant/family categories; extension available where stated.
Permanent Resident Visa
No sponsor · Leads to settlement · Five years; extendable.
Frequently asked questions
Which country has an easier skilled-migration route, Independent State of Papua New Guinea or Solomon Islands?+
Independent State of Papua New Guinea’s Employment Visa is the dominant skilled route; Solomon Islands’s Work Permit is the dominant skilled route. “Easier” depends on your salary, sponsor situation, and nationality — see each visa’s eligibility detail.