Solomon Islands · family
Dependent / Family Relationship Visa
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Source check: all 3 official citations reconfirmed 11 July 2026
Solomon Islands dependant and family relationship visa categories for dependants of residents or citizens.
- Processing time
- Apply through Immigration with primary applicant or family relationship evidence.
- Government fees
- Immigration page lists USD 300 for the resident dependant and citizen dependant categories; confirm current fee.
- Typical duration
- Up to two years for listed dependant/family categories; extension available where stated.
- Sponsorship required
- Yes
- Leads to permanent residency
- No
In short
As of 26 July 2026, the Dependent / Family Relationship Visa for Solomon Islands is a sponsor-led Solomon Islands immigration route. Sources: official Solomon Islands government pages, reviewed 26 July 2026.
Cite this: https://visaatlas.org/visas/solomon-islands/dependent-family-visa#answer
What is the Dependent / Family Relationship Visa in Solomon Islands?
Dependent / Family Relationship Visa is a sponsor-led Solomon Islands route. Indicative government fees are Immigration page lists USD 300 for the resident dependant and citizen dependant categories; confirm current fee; indicative processing time is Apply through Immigration with primary applicant or family relationship evidence; typical duration is Up to two years for listed dependant/family categories; extension available where stated. This route does not lead to permanent residence.
Verified against Solomon Islands Immigration Division on 29 June 2026.
Overview
Solomon Islands publishes visa categories through the official Immigration Division site and immigration/work-permit service pages through the Ministry of Commerce, Industries, Labour and Immigration. The reviewed pages provide route categories, durations and fees for major public routes, but applicants should confirm the current form, fee, online/in-person filing status and supporting documents with Immigration or Labour before submitting. The Immigration categories page lists dependant routes including dependant of resident on short-term or long-term visa and family relationship visa for dependant of a Solomon Islands citizen. It lists resident dependants as USD 300, up to two years, multiple entries and extension, and citizen dependants as USD 300, two years and extendable, with work rights not permitted unless separately authorised.
Eligibility
Typical criteria
- ✓The applicant is linked to a resident, primary visa holder or Solomon Islands citizen.Solomon Islands Immigration Division ↗
- ✓The relationship and primary status can be documented.Solomon Islands Immigration Division ↗
- ✓The applicant observes work-right restrictions unless separately authorised.Solomon Islands Immigration Division ↗
Common blockers
- !The applicant uses a short-term visitor or business route for work or residence activity.Solomon Islands Immigration Division ↗
- !The filing channel has changed; the Immigration page says online services were under technical testing and applications were being received in person at the Immigration Services Office in Honiara when reviewed.Solomon Islands Immigration Division ↗
- !Required sponsor, employer, Labour Department, family, vessel, study or ministerial support evidence is missing.Solomon Islands Immigration Division ↗
Typical evidence
- ·Passport and identity evidence.Solomon Islands Immigration Division ↗
- ·Primary applicant visa/status evidence.Solomon Islands Immigration Division ↗
- ·Family relationship or dependency documents.Solomon Islands Immigration Division ↗
- ·Fee and application evidence.Solomon Islands Immigration Division ↗
Application pathway
Check the route fit
Identify whether the route is resident dependant or citizen family relationship.
Build the evidence pack
Prepare primary-status and relationship evidence.
Submit through the official channel
Confirm work-right restrictions and fee.
After approval
File through Immigration under current instructions.
Official application links
Where to actually go next
These are the official pages to use for this route. Open them before preparing documents: the forms, fees, appointment systems, and sponsor steps can change without warning.
- Official guidanceApplicantRead Solomon Islands dependant/family visa categories ↗
Use this official Solomon Islands source to confirm current requirements and filing steps. Solomon Islands publishes visa categories through the official Immigration Division site and immigration/work-permit service pages through the Ministry of Commerce, Industries, Labour and Immigration. The reviewed pages provide route categories, durations and fees for major public routes, but applicants should confirm the current form, fee, online/in-person filing status and supporting documents with Immigration or Labour before submitting.
Solomon Islands Immigration Division · verified
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Frequently asked questions
How long are listed dependant routes valid?+
The Immigration page lists up to two years for resident dependant and two years for family relationship dependant of a citizen.
Can family relationship visa holders work?+
The Immigration page says work rights are not permitted unless separately authorised for the citizen dependant category.
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Primary source: Solomon Islands Immigration Division
Last checked: 29 June 2026