Solomon IslandsFrance: Visa-free

Solomon IslandsFrance

Do Solomon Islands passport holders need a visa for France?

Visa-free

No. Solomon Islands passport holders do not need a visa to visit France for tourism for stays of up to 3 months within any 180-day period.

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

Source: eur-lex.europa.eu (checked September 3, 2026).

RequirementVisa-free

Maximum stay3 months within any 180-day period

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelNone, travel on your passport

Data as of2026-10-19

Distance15,160 km, straight line (~18h 20m nonstop)

Visa-free access to France126 of 230 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? France passport holders visiting Solomon Islands: Visa-free.

France drives on the right, the opposite side to Solomon Islands. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.

Other visa-free destinations for Solomon Islands passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Solomon Islands passport holders need a visa for France?

No. Solomon Islands passport holders do not need a visa to visit France for tourism for stays of up to 3 months within any 180-day period.

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

Up to 3 months within any 180-day period, for tourism, ordinary passport.

How far is France from Solomon Islands?

About 15,160 km in a straight line, roughly ~18h 20m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in France?

Euro (EUR).

What is the emergency number in France?

112 / 114 / 15 / 17 / 18.

Does France drive on the same side of the road as Solomon Islands?

France drives on the right, the opposite side to Solomon Islands. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.

What time zone is France in?

Paris (UTC+2).

What is the nearest airport to Paris?

Paris-Orly Airport (ORY), about 14 km away.

How many countries can enter France without a visa?

126 of the 230 nationalities this site tracks can enter France 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 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

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About France

France, officially the French Republic, is a country primarily located in Western Europe. Its overseas regions and territories include French Guiana in South America, Saint Pierre and Miquelon in the North Atlantic, the French West Indies, and many islands in Oceania and the Indian Ocean. Metropolitan France shares borders with Belgium and Luxembourg to the north; Germany to the northeast; Switzerland to the east; Italy and Monaco to the southeast; Andorra and Spain to the south; and a maritime border with the United Kingdom to the northwest. Its metropolitan area extends from the Rhine to the Atlantic Ocean and from the Mediterranean Sea to the English Channel and the North Sea. Its 18 integral regions, five of which are overseas, span a combined area of 632,702 km2 (244,288 sq mi), with a total population estimated at over 69.1 million in 2026. Its capital, largest city and main cultural and economic centre is Paris, with a metropolitan population of over 13 million.

CapitalParis

RegionWestern Europe

Population68.7M

Area551,695 km²

CurrencyEuro (1 USD ≈ 0.89 EUR)

LanguagesFrench

Calling code+33

Drives on theright

TimezoneParis (UTC+2)

Nearest airportParis-Orly Airport (ORY), 14 km

Emergency number112 / 114 / 15 / 17 / 18

UNESCO sites71

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$48,986 (2025)

Tourist arrivals117.1M (2020)

Climate in Paris

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

Monthly climate normals for Paris, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	8.9°C	2.9°C	32mm	138h
February	11.4°C	5.3°C	112mm	148h
March	12°C	3.8°C	70mm	236h
April	19.7°C	7.7°C	27mm	352h
May	20.6°C	9.3°C	30mm	357h
June	22.7°C	13.2°C	48mm	348h
July	25.4°C	14.2°C	12mm	362h
August	27°C	16.7°C	34mm	346h
September	23.3°C	13.3°C	33mm	293h
October	15.1°C	9.2°C	96mm	171h
November	12.9°C	5.8°C	20mm	175h
December	8.6°C	3.8°C	136mm	114h

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

France is a country with which almost every traveller has a relationship. Many dream of its joie de vivre shown by the countless cafés, picturesque villages, and world-famous gastronomy. Some come to follow the trail of France's great philosophers, writers and artists, or to immerse in the beautiful language it gave to the world. Others still are drawn to the country's geographical diversity, with its long coastlines, massive mountain ranges and breathtaking farmland vistas. France is famously home to Paris, the enchanting City of Love, where romance dances in the air and every corner whispers sweet nothings.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Abbey Church of Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe
Abbey of Fontenay
Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe
Arles, Roman and Romanesque Monuments
Beaches of the D-Day Landings, Normandy, 1944
Belfries of Belgium and France
Bertrimoutier Franco-German war cemetery
Canal du Midi
Cathedral of Notre-Dame, Former Abbey of Saint-Rémi and Palace of Tau, Reims
Champagne hillsides, houses and cellars

Upcoming public holidays

November 1, 2026Toussaint

November 11, 2026Armistice 1918

December 25, 2026Noël

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