Oceania
Solomon Islands
- Capital
- Honiara
- Population
- 838,645
- Currency
- Solomon Islands Dollar (SBD)
- Calling code
- +677
- Languages
- English, Tok Pisin
- 8missions
- 6embassies
- 1consulate
- 1honorary consulate
Solomon Islands
Embassies and consulates in the Solomon Islands
embassies in Honiara
The Solomon Islands hosts 8 foreign missions from 8 countries: 6 embassies, 1 consulate and 1 honorary consulate. All 6 embassies are in the capital, Honiara.
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All missions in the Solomon Islands
By country
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Australia 1 embassy1 -
China 1 embassy1 -
Germany 1 honorary consulate1 -
Japan 1 embassy1 -
New Zealand 1 embassy1 -
South Korea 1 embassy1 -
United Kingdom 1 embassy1 -
United States 1 consulate1
Visa rules for the Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands visa guide · 8 visa types
Of the 198 passports in the visa data, 31 can enter visa-free, 45 get a visa on arrival and 122 need a visa from an embassy or consulate for the Solomon Islands.
Visa statistics
US visas issued to citizens of the Solomon Islands
| Visas issued | FY 2024 | FY 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor (B) | 115 | 94 |
| Student (F, M) | 3 | 2 |
| Exchange (J) | 26 | 22 |
| Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…) | 3 | 0 |
| Transit and crew (C, D) | 11 | 7 |
| Diplomatic and official (A, G) | 54 | 38 |
| Total | 212 | 163 |
| B visa refusal rate (adjusted) | 5.0% | 7.8% |
In fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025) the United States issued 163 nonimmigrant visas to citizens of the Solomon Islands, the 186th highest number of the 206 nationalities listed. Visitor visas (B1/B2) made up 58%, diplomatic and official visas 23% and exchange visitor visas 13%. That is 23% fewer than in fiscal year 2024 (212).
From October 2025 to February 2026, citizens of the Solomon Islands received 32, 10% more than in the same months a year earlier.
For visitor visas (B1/B2) the State Department reports an adjusted refusal rate of 7.8% for citizens of the Solomon Islands in fiscal year 2025 (fiscal year 2024: 5.0%).
Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made
The Solomon Islands’ own missions abroad
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The Solomon Islands’ embassies abroad (9)
The Solomon Islands itself has 9 missions abroad, in 7 countries. Its largest networks are in Australia (3).
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in the Solomon Islands
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Christmas Day
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National Day of Thanksgiving
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New Year's Day
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Good Friday
Good to know
Where the embassies are
All 6 embassies are in the capital, Honiara.
Travel advice for the Solomon Islands
Foreign ministries’ advice on travel to the Solomon Islands: the US State Department rates the Solomon Islands at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 28 April 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to the Solomon Islands (updated 12 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the Solomon Islands (updated 14 October 2026).
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa for the Solomon Islands?
Of 198 passports, 31 can enter visa-free, 45 get a visa on arrival and 122 need a visa from an embassy or consulate for the Solomon Islands; the visa rules page for your own passport has the answer for you.
When are embassies in the Solomon Islands closed?
On the Solomon Islands’ public holidays and on each mission’s own national day; the next public holiday is Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.