Solomon Islands
South Africa
South Africa visa for citizens of the Solomon Islands
Entry requirement
Citizens of the Solomon Islands need a visa for South Africa, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- South Africa visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which South Africa visa?
Visitor's visa (section 11 of the Immigration Act) and visa-exempt holiday visits
Key facts
- Fee
- ZAR 425
All visa types for South Africa
For the tourist visa, South Africa’s official sources give a standard fee of ZAR 425.
Where citizens of the Solomon Islands apply for a visa for South Africa
South Africa has no embassy or consulate in Solomon Islands on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- High Commission of South Africa in Canberra3,080 km
State Circle, Canberra
- High Commission of South Africa in Suva2,215 km
Kimberley Street 16, Suva
- High Commission of South Africa in Wellington3,829 km
Midland Chambers, Level 11/13, 45 Johnston Street, 6011, Wellington
South Africa looks after the Solomon Islands from abroad: the official diplomatic lists used here name an embassy in Canberra, Australia (3,080 km from Honiara) as the responsible post. Measured from Honiara, other South African embassies and consulates are closest in Suva, Fiji (2,215 km) and Wellington, New Zealand (3,829 km). South Africa sets which of its missions takes applications from the Solomon Islands; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
South African citizens travelling to the Solomon Islands
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Travel advice for South Africa
- 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 the Solomon Islands planning a trip to South Africa can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates South Africa at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 26 May 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to South Africa (updated 5 November 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for South Africa (updated 28 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long citizens of the Solomon Islands can stay in South Africa
How long citizens of the Solomon Islands may stay in South Africa is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How citizens of the Solomon Islands apply
South Africa has no embassy or career consulate in the Solomon Islands. Citizens of the Solomon Islands apply through a mission of South Africa accredited to the Solomon Islands from abroad; the official visa portal of South Africa names the right place.
South Africa’s neighbours for citizens of the Solomon Islands
Zimbabwe, Eswatini, Botswana and Lesotho admit citizens of the Solomon Islands visa-free.
South African citizens travelling to the Solomon Islands
South African citizens need a visa for the Solomon Islands, obtained before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between the Solomon Islands and South Africa.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of the Solomon Islands need a visa for South Africa?
Citizens of the Solomon Islands need a visa for South Africa, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of South Africa in the Solomon Islands?
No. South Africa has no embassy in the Solomon Islands. Official diplomatic lists name its embassy in Canberra, Australia for the Solomon Islands.
How much does the South Africa tourist visa cost?
South Africa’s official sources give a standard fee of ZAR 425 for the tourist visa.
Do South African citizens need a visa for the Solomon Islands?
South African citizens need a visa for the Solomon Islands, obtained before travel.
Can citizens of the Solomon Islands enter South Africa visa-free?
No; citizens of the Solomon Islands need a visa for South Africa 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.