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🇸🇧 Solomon Islands · study

Student Visa

By Sam Parks · Last reviewed: 26 July 2026

Source check: all 2 official citations reconfirmed 11 July 2026

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

Requires sponsorshipDoes not lead to permanent residencyTwo years; extendable.
Processing time
Apply through Immigration under the active filing channel with study or dependant evidence.
Government fees
Immigration page lists USD 150; confirm current fee.
Typical duration
Two years; extendable.
Sponsorship required
Yes
Leads to permanent residency
No
Reviewed 26 July 2026Solomon Islands Immigration Division ↗

In short

As of 26 July 2026, the Student 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/student-visa#answer

What is the Student Visa in Solomon Islands?

Student Visa is a sponsor-led Solomon Islands route. Indicative government fees are Immigration page lists USD 150; confirm current fee; indicative processing time is Apply through Immigration under the active filing channel with study or dependant evidence; typical duration is Two years; extendable. This route does not lead to permanent residence.

Verified against Solomon Islands Immigration Division on 29 June 2026.

OverviewEligibilityPathwayApplyFAQ

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 Student Visa or dependent of student, with USD 150 fee, validity for two years and extension available. Applicants should confirm school/institution support and dependant evidence directly with Immigration before filing.

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 a student or dependant of a student.Solomon Islands Immigration Division ↗
  • ✓The applicant can provide study or dependant evidence.Solomon Islands Immigration Division ↗
  • ✓The application follows current Immigration filing instructions.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 ↗
  • ·Admission, enrolment, institution or dependant evidence.Solomon Islands Immigration Division ↗
  • ·Fee and application confirmation.Solomon Islands Immigration Division ↗

Application pathway

  1. 01

    Check the route fit

    Confirm whether the case is main student or dependant.

  2. 02

    Build the evidence pack

    Prepare institution and identity evidence.

  3. 03

    Submit through the official channel

    File through the current Immigration channel.

  4. 04

    After approval

    Track extension timing before the two-year validity expires.

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 student visa category ↗

    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

Matches these professions

Student

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Related routes

  • Dependent / Family Relationship Visa

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

  • Visitor Visa

    Short-term Solomon Islands visitor visa for tourism, visiting friends or relatives, and similar visitor purposes.

Frequently asked questions

How long is Solomon Islands student visa listed for?+−

The Immigration page lists two years with extension available.

Are dependants included?+−

Yes. The category is listed as student visa or dependent of student.

Need tailored advice?

We do not provide legal advice. For an application that depends on your exact circumstances, consult a regulator-listed immigration advisor.

Find a regulated advisor in Solomon Islands

How we verified this

We check every figure on this page against the primary government source, record the date it was last checked, and re-check it on a regular schedule. Rules change, so always confirm time-sensitive details with the official source before you rely on them. Visa Atlas is an information-only publication and does not give legal advice.

Primary source: Solomon Islands Immigration Division

Last checked: 29 June 2026

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This is not legal advice

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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