Vanuatu
Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands visa for citizens of Vanuatu
Entry requirement
The Solomon Islands issues citizens of Vanuatu a visa on arrival for stays of up to 45 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
- Maximum stay
- 45 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 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 Vanuatu
Solomon IslandsVanuatu Visa-free, 120 days Vanuatu visa for citizens of the Solomon Islands
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.
Before travelling from Vanuatu to the Solomon Islands, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long citizens of Vanuatu can stay in the Solomon Islands
Citizens of Vanuatu may stay in the Solomon Islands for up to 45 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to the Solomon Islands.
How citizens of Vanuatu apply
Citizens of Vanuatu 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 Vanuatu
Vanuatu admits citizens of the Solomon Islands without a visa for stays of up to 120 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of Vanuatu need a visa for the Solomon Islands?
The Solomon Islands issues citizens of Vanuatu a visa on arrival for stays of up to 45 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
How long can citizens of Vanuatu stay in the Solomon Islands?
Citizens of Vanuatu 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 Vanuatu?
Vanuatu admits citizens of the Solomon Islands without a visa for stays of up to 120 days.
Can citizens of Vanuatu enter the Solomon Islands visa-free?
No; citizens of Vanuatu need a visa on arrival in the Solomon Islands.
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.