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South Korea visa for citizens of the Solomon Islands

Entry requirement

Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) up to 30 days

Citizens of the Solomon Islands do not need a visa for South Korea, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 30 days.

Maximum stay
30 days
Where to apply
1 mission

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

Which South Korea visa?

K-ETA (Korea Electronic Travel Authorization)

Key facts

Maximum stay
As set for your nationality in the K-ETA eligibility list, 90 days per visit for many countries
Fee
₩10,000
Processing time
Generally within 72 hours

Apply on K-ETA (Ministry of Justice)

All visa types for South Korea

For the ETA, South Korea’s official sources give a standard fee of ₩10,000, and applications are made on k-eta.go.kr. Processing time, as South Korea states it: Generally within 72 hours. Longest stay on the ETA: As set for your nationality in the K-ETA eligibility list, 90 days per visit for many countries.

Where to apply in Solomon Islands

South Korean citizens travelling to the Solomon Islands

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Travel advice for South Korea

  • 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.

For a trip from the Solomon Islands to South Korea, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates South Korea at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 27 May 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to South Korea (updated 14 May 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for South Korea (updated 4 November 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.

Good to know

How long citizens of the Solomon Islands can stay in South Korea

Citizens of the Solomon Islands may stay in South Korea for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to South Korea.

How citizens of the Solomon Islands apply

Citizens of the Solomon Islands apply for the ETA for South Korea online on its official government portal before departure; it is linked to the passport they travel with.

South Korea’s neighbours for citizens of the Solomon Islands

North Korea requires citizens of the Solomon Islands to obtain a visa in advance.

South Korean citizens travelling to the Solomon Islands

The Solomon Islands issues South Korean citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 45 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.

Frequently asked questions

Do citizens of the Solomon Islands need a visa for South Korea?

Citizens of the Solomon Islands do not need a visa for South Korea, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 30 days.

How long can citizens of the Solomon Islands stay in South Korea?

Citizens of the Solomon Islands can stay in South Korea for up to 30 days with an ETA.

How much does the South Korea ETA cost?

South Korea’s official sources give a standard fee of ₩10,000 for the ETA. Processing time: Generally within 72 hours.

Do South Korean citizens need a visa for the Solomon Islands?

The Solomon Islands issues South Korean citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 45 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.

Can citizens of the Solomon Islands enter South Korea visa-free?

No; citizens of the Solomon Islands need an ETA for South Korea.

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.