Solomon IslandsNew Zealand

New Zealand visa for citizens of the Solomon Islands

Entry requirement

Visa required

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

Where to apply
1 mission

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at mfat.govt.nz

Which New Zealand visa?

Visitor Visa

Key facts

Maximum stay
Multiple entry: 6 months in any 12; single entry: up to 9 months in 18
Fee
NZ$441
Processing time
80% of applications decided within 2 weeks (busiest September to March)

Apply on Immigration Online (INZ)

All visa types for New Zealand

For the tourist visa, New Zealand’s official sources give a standard fee of NZ$441, and applications are made on immigration.govt.nz. Processing time, as New Zealand states it: 80% of applications decided within 2 weeks (busiest September to March). Longest stay on the tourist visa: Multiple entry: 6 months in any 12; single entry: up to 9 months in 18.

New Zealand missions in the Solomon Islands

  • High Commission of New Zealand in Honiara

    High Commission · Honiara

    Tandai Hwy, Honiara

    Today 08:00–12:00, 13:00–15:00

New Zealand has 1 mission in the Solomon Islands, with its embassy in Honiara.

New Zealand citizens travelling to the Solomon Islands

New ZealandSolomon Islands Visa on arrival Solomon Islands visa for citizens of New Zealand

Travel advice for New Zealand

  • US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
  • 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.

Before travelling from the Solomon Islands to New Zealand, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates New Zealand at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 28 April 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to New Zealand (updated 19 March 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for New Zealand (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.

Good to know

How long citizens of the Solomon Islands can stay in New Zealand

How long citizens of the Solomon Islands may stay in New Zealand 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 New Zealand embassy in Honiara, or to a visa centre acting for New Zealand; fees, documents and processing times are published by New Zealand.

New Zealand citizens travelling to the Solomon Islands

New Zealand 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 New Zealand?

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

Where is the New Zealand embassy in the Solomon Islands?

The New Zealand embassy in the Solomon Islands is in Honiara.

How much does the New Zealand tourist visa cost?

New Zealand’s official sources give a standard fee of NZ$441 for the tourist visa. Processing time: 80% of applications decided within 2 weeks (busiest September to March).

Do New Zealand citizens need a visa for the Solomon Islands?

New Zealand 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 New Zealand visa-free?

No; citizens of the Solomon Islands need a visa for New Zealand 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.