How Indian passport holders get a visa for Solomon Islands: visa type, government fee, processing time, maximum stay, the documents required and where to apply. Government-sourced — always verify on the official site before you travel.
Quick facts
- Visa type: Sticker / e-Visa — pre-arrival required (NO VOA for Indians)
- Government fee: ~₹13,250 (Akbar Travels) typical agency cost. Direct embassy fees ~USD 100-150.
- Processing time: Standard 10-15 working days.
- Maximum stay: Up to 3 months per entry.
- Interview: Not required
- Ease for Indian travellers: 45/100
Documents you'll need
- Passport valid 6+ months from entry, 2 blank pages
- Completed visa application form
- Recent passport photographs
- Confirmed return / onward ticket
- Hotel bookings or invitation letter
- Bank statements
- Yellow fever vaccination certificate (if arriving from YF-risk country)
- Employer NOC / business proof
How & where to apply
Apply via the Solomon Islands Immigration Division e-Visa portal OR through the Honorary Consulate before travel. There is NO visa-on-arrival for Indian citizens. Solomon Islands Immigration Division (official)
Transit & connections
Most travellers reach Honiara (HIR) via Brisbane (BNE) or Port Moresby (POM).
How Solomon Islands compares in Oceania
With an ease score of 45/100 this is a moderate-effort application for Indians — start early and follow the document checklist exactly. Solomon Islands requires a full pre-travel application (embassy / visa application centre) for Indian passport holders.
| Country | Visa type | Government fee | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇸🇧 Solomon Islands | Sticker / e-Visa — pre-arrival required (NO VOA for Indians) | ~₹13,250 (Akbar Travels) typical agency cost. Direct embassy fees ~USD 100-150. | Standard 10-15 working days. |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | Visitor visa subclass 600 (Tourist stream) — ETA / eVisitor NOT for Indians | AUD 195 (~₹10,800) Visa Application Charge (VAC) for Visitor visa subclass 600 Tourist stream (2026 rate). Plus biometrics fees at VFS (~₹2,000). | Officially 21 days; realistically 4–8 weeks for first-time Indian applicants (75% within ~22 days, 90% within ~50 days per Home Affairs). |
| 🇳🇿 New Zealand | Visitor visa — apply online (NZeTA is NOT for Indians) | NZD 341 (~₹17,000) Visitor Visa fee + NZD 100 (~₹5,000) International Visitor Levy (IVL). Total NZD 441 (~₹22,000), non-refundable. | Aim for ~20 working days from a complete application; many decisions in 3 weeks. 80% of applications cleared within 3 weeks. Apply 4–6 weeks before travel. |
| 🇫🇯 Fiji | Visa-free — 4 months | No government visa fee. | Granted on arrival at Nadi or Suva international airport — no advance application needed. |
| 🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea | eVisa — apply online via evisa.ica.gov.pg | USD 50 (~₹4,200) Short Term (30 day) eVisa. Long Term 60 days higher. | 5 working days. Apply at least 5 days before travel. |
| 🇼🇸 Samoa | Free visa on arrival — 60 days | FREE visa-on-arrival. Extension fee: WST 100 (~₹3,200) for an additional 60 days. | Granted on arrival at Faleolo International (APW) — no advance application. |
| 🇵🇼 Palau | Visa on arrival — USD 50 + USD 100 environmental fee | USD 50 visa fee + USD 100 mandatory Palau Environmental Fee. Total ~USD 150 (~₹12,600). | Granted on arrival at Roman Tmetuchl International (ROR) — no advance application. |
Fees and processing times are indicative and change with exchange rates and season — always confirm on each country's official source before applying.
Good to know
Most expensive Pacific visa for Indians due to no India-based diplomatic mission and limited processing channels. Researched May 2026. Visa rules change often — confirm on the official government source: https://immigration.gov.sb/visas/
Frequently asked questions
Do Indians need a visa for Solomon Islands?
Sticker / e-Visa — pre-arrival required (NO VOA for Indians). Most expensive Pacific visa for Indians due to no India-based diplomatic mission and limited processing channels. Researched May 2026.
What documents do Indians need for a Solomon Islands visa?
Passport valid 6+ months from entry, 2 blank pages; Completed visa application form; Recent passport photographs; Confirmed return / onward ticket; Hotel bookings or invitation letter; Bank statements; Yellow fever vaccination certificate (if arriving from YF-risk country); Employer NOC / business proof
How long does a Solomon Islands visa take and what does it cost?
Processing: Standard 10-15 working days.. Government fee: ~₹13,250 (Akbar Travels) typical agency cost. Direct embassy fees ~USD 100-150.. Maximum stay: Up to 3 months per entry..
How do Indians apply for a Solomon Islands visa?
Apply via the Solomon Islands Immigration Division e-Visa portal OR through the Honorary Consulate before travel. There is NO visa-on-arrival for Indian citizens. Official source: https://immigration.gov.sb/visas/
Is a Solomon Islands visa hard to get for Indian citizens?
With an ease score of 45/100 this is a moderate-effort application for Indians — start early and follow the document checklist exactly. No interview is normally required.
Can Indians get a Solomon Islands visa online or on arrival?
Solomon Islands requires a full pre-travel application (embassy / visa application centre) for Indian passport holders.
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