Solomon IslandsMacau: Visa required

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Do Solomon Islands passport holders need a visa for Macau?

Visa required

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

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

Source: macaotourism.gov.mo (checked July 19, 2026).

RequirementVisa required

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-19

Distance6,157 km, straight line (~7h 45m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Macau132 of 242 nationalities tracked

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

Visa-free alternatives near Macau

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 Macau?

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

How far is Macau from Solomon Islands?

About 6,157 km in a straight line, roughly ~7h 45m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Macau?

Macanese pataca (MOP).

What is the emergency number in Macau?

999.

What time zone is Macau in?

Macau (UTC+8).

What is the nearest airport to Macau?

Macau International Airport (MFM), about 5 km away.

How many countries can enter Macau without a visa?

132 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter Macau 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 Macau?

Hong Kong, Philippines, Laos, Cambodia, South Korea, Malaysia.

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 Macau

Macau or Macao is a special administrative region of China. It consists of the Macau Peninsula, the islands of Taipa and Coloane, the Cotai reclamation zone between Taipa and Coloane, and several smaller islets. It borders Zhuhai to the north and west, and it lies west of Hong Kong, separated by the Pearl River estuary. With a population of about 720,000 people and a land area of 32.9 square kilometres (12.7 sq mi), it is the most densely populated region in the world.

RegionEastern Asia

Population685.9K

Area30 km²

CurrencyMacanese pataca (1 USD ≈ 8.08 MOP)

LanguagesPortuguese, Chinese

Calling code+853

Drives on theleft

TimezoneMacau (UTC+8)

Nearest airportMacau International Airport (MFM), 5 km

Emergency number999

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$75,902 (2025)

Tourist arrivals5.9M (2020)

Climate in Macau

Warmest July, coolest December, driest December, sunniest July. Best time to visit: March, April, November.

Monthly climate normals for Macau, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	20.8°C	15.3°C	26mm	289h
February	20.4°C	15.4°C	50mm	260h
March	23.6°C	19.4°C	58mm	239h
April	23.6°C	18.9°C	76mm	250h
May	28.9°C	25.2°C	307mm	289h
June	30.1°C	27.2°C	217mm	315h
July	30.9°C	27.8°C	114mm	367h
August	29.7°C	26.4°C	460mm	278h
September	29.1°C	25.9°C	430mm	225h
October	26.6°C	22.5°C	194mm	246h
November	25.2°C	20°C	9mm	280h
December	20.1°C	13.5°C	4mm	265h

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

Macau is a former Portuguese colony, a world-renowned gambling destination, and one of the world's most densely populated places, with a population of 667,000 people (2016) in an area half the size of Manhattan Island. Returned to Chinese rule in 1999, it is now a semi-autonomous "Special Administrative Region", a status it shares with nearby Hong Kong.

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