Solomon IslandsGuam: Visa required

Solomon IslandsGuam

Do Solomon Islands passport holders need a visa for Guam?

Visa required

Yes. Solomon Islands passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Guam.

A visa must be obtained in advance, typically from an embassy or consulate, before travel.

Source: dhs.gov (checked September 4, 2026).

RequirementVisa required

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-19

Distance3,044 km, straight line (~4h 5m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Guam85 of 243 nationalities tracked

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

Guam 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.

Visa-free alternatives near Guam

Solomon Islands passport holders can visit these nearby destinations without a visa in advance:

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 Guam?

Yes. Solomon Islands passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Guam.

How far is Guam from Solomon Islands?

About 3,044 km in a straight line, roughly ~4h 5m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Guam?

United States dollar (USD).

What is the emergency number in Guam?

911.

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

Guam 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 Guam in?

Guam (UTC+10).

What is the nearest airport to Agana?

Antonio B. Won Pat International Airport (GUM), about 5 km away.

How many countries can enter Guam without a visa?

85 of the 243 nationalities this site tracks can enter Guam visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

What nearby countries can Solomon Islands passport holders visit without a visa instead of Guam?

Palau, Micronesia, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Nauru, Marshall Islands.

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

Full source list on About.

About Guam

Guam is an organized, unincorporated territory of the United States in the Micronesia subregion of the western Pacific Ocean. Guam's capital is Hagåtña, and the most populous village is Dededo. It is the westernmost point and territory of the United States, reckoned from the geographic center of the U.S. In Oceania, Guam is the largest and southernmost of the Mariana Islands and the largest island in Micronesia. As of September 2026, its population was 170,476. Chamorros are its largest ethnic group, but a minority on the multiethnic island. The territory spans 210 square miles and has a population density of 775 per square mile (299/km2).

CapitalAgana

RegionMicronesia

Population169K

Area549 km²

CurrencyUnited States dollar (1 USD ≈ 1.00 USD)

LanguagesChamorro, English, Spanish

Calling code+1671

Drives on theright

TimezoneGuam (UTC+10)

Nearest airportAntonio B. Won Pat International Airport (GUM), 5 km

Emergency number911

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$41,833 (2022)

Tourist arrivals328K (2020)

Climate in Agana

Warmest May, coolest February, driest March, sunniest May. Best time to visit: January, February, March, April, May, June, December.

Monthly climate normals for Agana, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	28.5°C	24.3°C	98mm	326h
February	28.5°C	24.2°C	134mm	299h
March	29.7°C	24.4°C	38mm	346h
April	30.2°C	24.9°C	66mm	356h
May	30.7°C	25.5°C	115mm	362h
June	30.7°C	25.4°C	120mm	356h
July	30.3°C	25°C	253mm	340h
August	30°C	24.8°C	426mm	302h
September	30°C	24.7°C	580mm	276h
October	29.5°C	24.6°C	520mm	260h
November	29.8°C	25.1°C	211mm	301h
December	29.3°C	25.3°C	150mm	317h

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

Guam is an island in the western Pacific Ocean, about three-quarters of the way from Hawaii to the Philippines. An unincorporated territory of the United States of America, Guam gets most of its visitors from East Asia, especially Japan.

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