Solomon Islands visas
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.
7 routes · 3 without a sponsor · 1 lead to settlement
Official portal
Primary source
Solomon Islands Immigration Division ↗ · Solomon Islands Immigration Division
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Regulators of immigration advice
- Solomon Islands Immigration Division (SID) — Official immigration authority publishing Solomon Islands visa categories, filing notices and status/login channels.
- Ministry of Commerce, Industries, Labour and Immigration (MCILI) — Government ministry responsible for immigration division information and work-permit services.
Visa routes (7)
Visitor Visa
Short-term Solomon Islands visitor visa for tourism, visiting friends or relatives, and similar visitor purposes.
No sponsor needed · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 26 July 2026
Business Visa - Short-Term
Short-term Solomon Islands business visa for business-purpose visits.
No sponsor needed · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 26 July 2026
Work Permit
Solomon Islands work permit process for non-citizens working legally in the country.
Sponsor required · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 26 July 2026
Working Resident Visa
Solomon Islands working resident visa category for long-term or short-term employment after work authorization.
Sponsor required · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 26 July 2026
Student Visa
Solomon Islands student visa category for students and dependants of students.
Sponsor required · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 26 July 2026
Dependent / Family Relationship Visa
Solomon Islands dependant and family relationship visa categories for dependants of residents or citizens.
Sponsor required · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 26 July 2026
Permanent Resident Visa
Solomon Islands long-term resident category for applicants with prior continuous stay.
No sponsor needed · Leads to settlement · Last reviewed 26 July 2026
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Organise documents, arrival money, housing and the practical steps after visa approval. Your route conditions remain the starting point.
Frequently asked questions
How many visa routes does Solomon Islands have?+
We cover 7 Solomon Islands visa routes in these categories: visitor and short business, sponsored work, study, family, and general residence. Each one links to its primary government source and carries a last-reviewed date.
Which Solomon Islands visas do not need an employer sponsor?+
3 of the 7 Solomon Islands routes we cover can be pursued without an employer sponsor, which helps if you do not have a job offer yet. The remaining 4 are employer-sponsored.
Which Solomon Islands visas lead to permanent residence?+
1 of the 7 routes can lead to settlement or permanent residence; the others are temporary. Open each route for its settlement detail and qualifying period.
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