Visa Requirements
Do American citizens need a visa for Solomon Islands?
Official Requirement
Visa on arrival
for United States citizens travelling to Solomon Islands
Visitors from eligible countries who do not qualify for the standard visa-free arrangement may obtain a visa upon arrival at the port of entry. Proof of onward travel and sufficient funds are required.
Last checked 5 months ago (19 April 2026)
We are not a government authority. Requirements change without notice. Always verify with the official consulate link before travel.
No pre-application needed. Solomon Islands issues visas on arrival — pay the fee and present your documents at the port of entry.
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At a glance
Key facts for American citizens visiting Solomon Islands
- Requirement
- Visa on arrival
- Maximum stay
- Up to 30 days
- Official source
- Official source for this route →
Step by step
How American citizens enter Solomon Islands
Check your passport is valid for the whole trip. Many countries also want it valid for a period beyond your departure date, so confirm the exact rule on the official page below.
Prepare for the border desk in Solomon Islands: the visa is issued on arrival, so bring whatever the official page lists, including a means to pay any fee.
Carry proof of onward or return travel and of where you are staying. Border officers ask for both, and an airline can refuse boarding without them.
Check the requirement again close to your departure date. This route was last checked on 19 April 2026, and rules change without notice.
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Practical Info
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Questions
What American citizens ask about entering Solomon Islands
Yes, but it is issued at the border. American citizens can get a visa on arrival in Solomon Islands. This was last checked on 19 April 2026.
Up to 30 days on this entry route. A longer trip needs a different permission, which this page does not cover. A border officer decides the length granted on the day.
Start from the destination government page linked on this page. Yoogo does not process applications and takes no fee for them.
A passport valid for the trip, proof of onward or return travel, and proof of where you are staying. Officers can ask for evidence that you can support yourself for the visit. Entry is always the officer's decision, whatever the paperwork says.
Solomon Islands uses SBD. Check the rate before you exchange anything at the airport, where the spread is usually widest.
Safety is a judgement your own government makes, not Yoogo. This page links the official travel advice for your passport; read it before booking, because advice can change faster than entry rules.
Changes to this route
No changes recorded since the first check on 19 April 2026.
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