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Solomon Islands visa for citizens of Botswana

Visa required

Citizens of Botswana need a visa for the Solomon Islands, obtained before travel.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index

Which Solomon Islands visa?

30-day tourist permit and tourist visa (three months per entry)

Key facts

Maximum stay
30 days (permit) or three months per entry (visa)
Fee
US$50
Processing time
No fixed timeframe; decision by email

Apply on Solomon Islands eVisa portal

All visa types for the Solomon Islands

The Solomon Islands’ tourist visa costs US$50 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is immigration.sig.gov.sb. Processing time, as the Solomon Islands states it: No fixed timeframe; decision by email. Longest stay on the tourist visa: 30 days (permit) or three months per entry (visa).

Where citizens of Botswana apply for a visa for the Solomon Islands

Solomon Islands has no embassy or consulate in Botswana on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.

The nearest missions of the Solomon Islands to Gaborone are in Brussels, Belgium (8,655 km from Gaborone), Canberra, Australia (11,061 km) and Wellington, New Zealand (12,012 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Botswana is decided by the Solomon Islands, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Citizens of the Solomon Islands travelling to Botswana

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Travel advice for the Solomon Islands

  • US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
  • German Foreign Office No travel warning

What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.

Citizens of Botswana planning a trip to the Solomon Islands can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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).

Good to know

How long citizens of Botswana can stay in the Solomon Islands

How long citizens of Botswana may stay in the Solomon Islands is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How citizens of Botswana apply

The Solomon Islands has no embassy or career consulate in Botswana. Citizens of Botswana apply through a mission of the Solomon Islands accredited to Botswana from abroad; the official visa portal of the Solomon Islands names the right place.

Citizens of the Solomon Islands travelling to Botswana

Citizens of the Solomon Islands can visit Botswana without a visa for up to 90 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do citizens of Botswana need a visa for the Solomon Islands?

Citizens of Botswana need a visa for the Solomon Islands, obtained before travel.

Is there an embassy of the Solomon Islands in Botswana?

No. The Solomon Islands has no embassy in Botswana. The nearest embassy of the Solomon Islands is in Brussels, Belgium, 8,655 km from Gaborone.

How much does the Solomon Islands tourist visa cost?

The Solomon Islands’ official sources give a standard fee of US$50 for the tourist visa. Processing time: No fixed timeframe; decision by email.

Do citizens of the Solomon Islands need a visa for Botswana?

Citizens of the Solomon Islands can visit Botswana without a visa for up to 90 days.

Can citizens of Botswana enter the Solomon Islands visa-free?

No; citizens of Botswana need a visa for the Solomon Islands obtained in advance.

Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.