Papua New GuineaSolomon Islands: e-Visa

Papua New GuineaSolomon Islands

Do Papua New Guinea passport holders need a visa for Solomon Islands?

e-Visa

Yes. Papua New Guinea passport holders need a visa for Solomon Islands, available online as an e-visa before travel.

An e-visa must be applied for and approved online before travel.

Source: immigration.gov.sb (checked September 24, 2026).

Requiremente-Visa

Maximum stay3 months

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-19

Distance1,399 km, straight line (~2h 9m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Solomon Islands123 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Solomon Islands passport holders visiting Papua New Guinea: Visa on arrival.

Visa-free alternatives near Solomon Islands

Papua New Guinea passport holders can visit these nearby destinations without a visa in advance:

Other visa-free destinations for Papua New Guinea passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Papua New Guinea passport holders need a visa for Solomon Islands?

Yes. Papua New Guinea passport holders need a visa for Solomon Islands, available online as an e-visa before travel.

How long can Papua New Guinea citizens stay in Solomon Islands without a visa?

Up to 3 months, for tourism, ordinary passport.

How far is Solomon Islands from Papua New Guinea?

About 1,399 km in a straight line, roughly ~2h 9m 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.

What nearby countries can Papua New Guinea passport holders visit without a visa instead of Solomon Islands?

Nauru, Vanuatu, New Caledonia, Micronesia, Kiribati, Tuvalu.

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 Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea (PNG), officially the Independent State of Papua New Guinea, is an island nation in Oceania that comprises the eastern half of the island of New Guinea and offshore islands in Melanesia, a region of the southwestern Pacific Ocean north of Australia. It has a land border with Indonesia to the west and maritime borders with Australia to the south and the Solomon Islands to the east. Its capital is Port Moresby. The country's 462,840 km2 (178,700 mi2) includes a large mainland and hundreds of islands.

CapitalPort Moresby

RegionMelanesia

Population10.8M

Area462,840 km²

CurrencyPapua New Guinean kina (1 USD ≈ 4.54 PGK)

LanguagesEnglish, Hiri Motu, Tok Pisin

Calling code+675

Drives on theleft

TimezonePort Moresby (UTC+10)

Nearest airportPort Moresby Jacksons International Airport (POM), 4 km

Emergency number110 / 111 / 112

UNESCO sites2

Income levelLower middle income

GDP per capita$3,020 (2025)

Tourist arrivals39K (2020)

Climate in Port Moresby

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

Monthly climate normals for Port Moresby, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	30.6°C	24.3°C	371mm	316h
February	30.8°C	24.4°C	128mm	287h
March	29.8°C	24.1°C	352mm	245h
April	29.4°C	23.8°C	173mm	285h
May	29.6°C	24.6°C	105mm	315h
June	28.6°C	24°C	70mm	302h
July	28.3°C	23.7°C	100mm	310h
August	28.1°C	22.9°C	54mm	305h
September	29.1°C	23.9°C	40mm	321h
October	29.4°C	24°C	72mm	336h
November	30.1°C	24°C	129mm	320h
December	30.5°C	24.2°C	186mm	312h

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 Independent State of Papua New Guinea comprises the eastern part of the world's largest and highest tropical island, New Guinea, together with many smaller offshore islands.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Kuk Swamp
Q1698443

Upcoming public holidays

December 25, 2026Christmas Day

December 26, 2026St. Stephen's Day

January 1, 2027New Year's Day

Full source list on About.

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 ≈ 8.05 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	23.9°C	169mm	334h
February	29.2°C	24.3°C	297mm	233h
March	28.9°C	23.5°C	402mm	282h
April	28.8°C	23.6°C	396mm	268h
May	29.1°C	23.8°C	99mm	318h
June	28.8°C	23.2°C	66mm	292h
July	28.3°C	22.9°C	107mm	270h
August	28.8°C	23.3°C	72mm	298h
September	28.6°C	23.1°C	213mm	291h
October	29°C	23.1°C	120mm	336h
November	28.9°C	23.6°C	199mm	299h
December	29°C	23.4°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

Full source list on About.