AustraliaSolomon Islands: Visa-free

AustraliaSolomon Islands

Do Australia passport holders need a visa for Solomon Islands?

Visa-free

No. Australia passport holders do not need a visa to visit Solomon Islands for tourism for stays of up to 3 months.

No visa is required for a short tourist stay. Travel on a valid passport alone.

Source: un.int (checked September 3, 2026).

RequirementVisa-free

Maximum stay3 months

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelNone, travel on your passport

Data as of2026-10-14

Distance3,078 km, straight line (~4h 7m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Solomon Islands123 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Solomon Islands passport holders visiting Australia: Visa required.

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Frequently asked questions

Do Australia passport holders need a visa for Solomon Islands?

No. Australia passport holders do not need a visa to visit Solomon Islands for tourism for stays of up to 3 months.

How long can Australia citizens stay in Solomon Islands without a visa?

Up to 3 months, for tourism, ordinary passport.

How far is Solomon Islands from Australia?

About 3,078 km in a straight line, roughly ~4h 7m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Solomon Islands?

Solomon Islands dollar (SBD).

What is the emergency number in Solomon Islands?

911 / 988 / 999.

What time zone is Solomon Islands in?

Guadalcanal (UTC+11).

What is the nearest airport to Honiara?

Honiara International Airport (HIR), about 12 km away.

How many countries can enter Solomon Islands without a visa?

123 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter Solomon Islands visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About Australia

Australia, officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania and numerous smaller islands. It has a land area of 7,688,287 km2 (2,968,464 sq mi), making it the sixth-largest country in the world, and is the world's flattest and driest inhabited continent. It is a megadiverse country, and its size gives it a wide variety of landscapes and climates, including deserts in the interior and tropical rainforests along the coast.

CapitalCanberra

RegionAustralia and New Zealand

Population27.6M

Area7,692,024 km²

CurrencyAustralian dollar (1 USD ≈ 1.43 AUD)

LanguagesEnglish

Calling code+61

Drives on theleft

TimezoneSydney (UTC+11)

Nearest airportCanberra Airport (CBR), 7 km

Emergency number000

UNESCO sites21

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$65,130 (2025)

Tourist arrivals1.8M (2020)

Climate in Canberra

Warmest January, coolest August, driest May, sunniest January. Best time to visit: January.

Monthly climate normals for Canberra, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	30.6°C	15.5°C	35mm	385h
February	25.6°C	14.9°C	111mm	314h
March	22°C	11.1°C	70mm	307h
April	17.7°C	8.4°C	75mm	244h
May	13.4°C	3.8°C	25mm	273h
June	11.7°C	2.3°C	53mm	243h
July	11.4°C	2.1°C	62mm	244h
August	11.3°C	1.9°C	131mm	254h
September	15.8°C	5.4°C	62mm	287h
October	18.8°C	8.7°C	141mm	280h
November	24.3°C	10.9°C	58mm	359h
December	23.7°C	11.7°C	70mm	373h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

There is nowhere else quite like Australia, nicknamed the Land Down Under, the only country that has a whole continent to itself. With Indigenous cultures that go back over 65,000 years and truly global immigration in modern times, the country is famous for its natural wonders, wide open spaces, beaches, deserts, "the bush", and "the Outback". However, it is also highly urbanised, with an array of cosmopolitan cities – the largest and most famous being Sydney, situated on one of the most famous harbours in the world.

Upcoming public holidays

September 25, 2026Friday before AFL Grand Final

September 28, 2026King's Birthday

October 5, 2026Labour Day

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About Solomon Islands

Solomon Islands, also known simply as the Solomons, is an archipelagic country consisting of six major islands and over 1,000 smaller islands in Melanesia, Oceania, to the north-east of Australia. It is adjacent to Bougainville to the west, New Caledonia and Vanuatu to the south-east, Fiji, Tuvalu, and Wallis and Futuna to the east, and the Federated States of Micronesia and Nauru to the north. It has a total area of 28,896 square kilometres, and a population of 828,857 according to official estimates from 2025. Its capital and largest city, Honiara, is located on the largest island, Guadalcanal. The country takes its name from the wider area of the Solomon Islands archipelago, which is a collection of Melanesian islands that also includes the Autonomous Region of Bougainville, but excludes the Santa Cruz Islands.

CapitalHoniara

RegionMelanesia

Population838.6K

Area28,896 km²

CurrencySolomon Islands dollar (1 USD ≈ 7.94 SBD)

LanguagesEnglish

Calling code+677

Drives on theleft

TimezoneGuadalcanal (UTC+11)

Nearest airportHoniara International Airport (HIR), 12 km

Emergency number911 / 988 / 999

UNESCO sites1

Income levelLower middle income

GDP per capita$2,086 (2025)

Tourist arrivals4.4K (2020)

Climate in Honiara

Warmest January, coolest July, driest June, sunniest October. Best time to visit: January, May, June, July, August, October, November.

Monthly climate normals for Honiara, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	29.7°C	24.1°C	169mm	334h
February	29.2°C	24.4°C	297mm	233h
March	28.9°C	23.7°C	399mm	282h
April	28.8°C	23.7°C	398mm	268h
May	29.1°C	24°C	99mm	318h
June	28.8°C	23.3°C	66mm	292h
July	28.3°C	23.1°C	107mm	270h
August	28.8°C	23.5°C	72mm	298h
September	28.6°C	23.3°C	213mm	291h
October	29°C	23.2°C	120mm	336h
November	28.9°C	23.7°C	199mm	299h
December	29°C	23.5°C	216mm	319h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

The Solomon Islands are a South Pacific archipelago east of Papua New Guinea. They sit in the sea routes between the South Pacific Ocean, the Solomon Sea, and the Coral Sea. There are six major islands and over 900 smaller islands. The Solomons offer all the great attractions of Melanesia. Idyllic island scenery with perfect sandy beaches and splendid nature, in their rainforest, lagoons and waterfalls. For those who like to dive, underwater life is as stunning as that above. There's an abundance of wildlife to discover and amazing, colourful cultural traditions to see.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

East Rennell

Upcoming public holidays

December 25, 2026Christmas Day

December 26, 2026National Day of Thanksgiving

January 1, 2027New Year's Day

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