Samoa
Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands visa for Samoan citizens
Entry requirement
Samoan citizens can get a visa on arrival in the Solomon Islands, valid for stays of up to 45 days.
- Maximum stay
- 45 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
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
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).
Citizens of the Solomon Islands travelling to Samoa
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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.
For a trip from Samoa to the Solomon Islands, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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 Samoan citizens can stay in the Solomon Islands
Samoan citizens may stay in the Solomon Islands for up to 45 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to the Solomon Islands.
How Samoan citizens apply
Samoan citizens receive the visa for the Solomon Islands at the port of entry, so they should have their passport, the fee and any documents the officers may ask for, such as a return ticket.
Citizens of the Solomon Islands travelling to Samoa
Samoa issues citizens of the Solomon Islands a visa on arrival for stays of up to 90 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance. The rule is the same in both directions between Samoa and the Solomon Islands.
Frequently asked questions
Do Samoan citizens need a visa for the Solomon Islands?
Samoan citizens can get a visa on arrival in the Solomon Islands, valid for stays of up to 45 days.
How long can Samoan citizens stay in the Solomon Islands?
Samoan citizens can stay in the Solomon Islands for up to 45 days with a visa on arrival.
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 Samoa?
Samoa issues citizens of the Solomon Islands a visa on arrival for stays of up to 90 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Can Samoan citizens enter the Solomon Islands visa-free?
No; Samoan citizens need a visa on arrival in the Solomon Islands.
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.