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🇸🇧 Solomon Islands · family

Dependent / Family Relationship Visa

By Sam Parks · Last reviewed: 29 June 2026

Solomon Islands dependant and family relationship visa categories for dependants of residents or citizens.

Requires sponsorshipDoes not lead to permanent residencyUp to two years for listed dependant/family categories; extension available where stated.
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
Reviewed 29 June 2026Solomon Islands Immigration Division ↗
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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.

ℹ️ Who can apply?

You need an approved sponsor in Solomon Islands before applying. This route does not lead to permanent residence. Open to qualifying applicants from all countries.

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

  1. 01

    Check the route fit

    Identify whether the route is resident dependant or citizen family relationship.

  2. 02

    Build the evidence pack

    Prepare primary-status and relationship evidence.

  3. 03

    Submit through the official channel

    Confirm work-right restrictions and fee.

  4. 04

    After approval

    File through Immigration under current instructions.

Official application links

Where to actually go next

Government links only

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.

  1. Official guidanceApplicant
    Read 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 29 June 2026

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Related routes

  • Working Resident Visa

    Solomon Islands working resident visa category for long-term or short-term employment after work authorization.

  • Student Visa

    Solomon Islands student visa category for students and dependants of students.

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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We publish neutral, sourced information about immigration routes. Rules and thresholds change often — always verify details on the official government source linked on this page and consult a regulated immigration advisor before applying.

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