Solomon Islands
Japan
Japan visa for citizens of the Solomon Islands
Entry requirement
Japan requires citizens of the Solomon Islands to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Japan visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at sb.emb-japan.go.jp
Which Japan visa?
Temporary Visitor (short-term stay: tourism, business, visits)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days per entry, as granted by the immigration officer
- Processing time
- About one week for a complete visa application
Japan’s official site for the tourist visa is services.digital.go.jp. Processing time, as Japan states it: About one week for a complete visa application. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days per entry, as granted by the immigration officer.
Japanese missions in the Solomon Islands
Japan has 1 mission in the Solomon Islands, with its embassy in Honiara.
Japanese citizens travelling to the Solomon Islands
JapanSolomon Islands Visa on arrival Solomon Islands visa for citizens of Japan
Travel advice for Japan
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)
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 the Solomon Islands to Japan, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Japan at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 14 May 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Japan (updated 28 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Japan (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long citizens of the Solomon Islands can stay in Japan
How long citizens of the Solomon Islands may stay in Japan is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How citizens of the Solomon Islands apply
In the Solomon Islands, applications go to the Japanese embassy in Honiara, or to a visa centre acting for Japan; fees, documents and processing times are published by Japan.
Japanese citizens travelling to the Solomon Islands
Japanese citizens can get a visa on arrival in the Solomon Islands, valid for stays of up to 45 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of the Solomon Islands need a visa for Japan?
Japan requires citizens of the Solomon Islands to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Japanese embassy in the Solomon Islands?
The Japanese embassy in the Solomon Islands is in Honiara.
Do Japanese citizens need a visa for the Solomon Islands?
Japanese citizens can get a visa on arrival in the Solomon Islands, valid for stays of up to 45 days.
Can citizens of the Solomon Islands enter Japan visa-free?
No; citizens of the Solomon Islands need a visa for Japan obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.