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Solomon Islands visa for Malawian citizens

Visa required

Malawian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the Solomon Islands.

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 Malawian citizens apply for a visa for the Solomon Islands

Solomon Islands has no embassy or consulate in Malawi 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 Lilongwe are in Brussels, Belgium (7,750 km from Lilongwe), Canberra, Australia (11,283 km) and Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea (12,223 km). The Solomon Islands sets which of its missions takes applications from Malawi; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.

Citizens of the Solomon Islands travelling to Malawi

Solomon IslandsMalawi Visa-free, 30 days Malawi visa for citizens of the Solomon Islands

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.

Malawian citizens 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 Malawian citizens can stay in the Solomon Islands

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

How Malawian citizens apply

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

Citizens of the Solomon Islands travelling to Malawi

Citizens of the Solomon Islands can visit Malawi without a visa for up to 30 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do Malawian citizens need a visa for the Solomon Islands?

Malawian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the Solomon Islands.

Is there an embassy of the Solomon Islands in Malawi?

No. The Solomon Islands has no embassy in Malawi. The nearest embassy of the Solomon Islands is in Brussels, Belgium, 7,750 km from Lilongwe.

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 Malawi?

Citizens of the Solomon Islands can visit Malawi without a visa for up to 30 days.

Can Malawian citizens enter the Solomon Islands visa-free?

No; Malawian citizens 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.