Solomon Islands sits in Melanesia. Its immigration system runs 21 distinct routes — led by short stay & visit, work and family, each set out in official law. All 21 cite an official government source, shown on the route with the date we last read it. Who actually qualifies depends on your full profile.
All 21 routes, grouped by purpose — 21 of 21 cite an official government source directly.
For a professional entertainer performing for reward in Solomon Islands — solo artist, band, DJ or comedian engaged at commercial venues or events — with a supporting letter naming the venues and the local sponsor.
Long-term immigration permission for employment in Solomon Islands.
Employment authorisation generally required in addition to the relevant immigration visa.
Official established investor visa class evidenced by the current Form 7.
Official provisional investor visa class evidenced by the current Form 6.
Long-term permission for an approved research purpose.
Long-term visa for study with a course-specific validity.
Long-term visa based on a qualifying family relationship in Solomon Islands.
Long-term dependent visa for the child under eighteen of a qualifying foreign sponsor.
Long-term dependent visa for the spouse of a foreign national holding a qualifying long-term visa.
For an individual or group travelling to Solomon Islands for church-based or cultural performances on a non-commercial basis, such as church choirs, traditional dancers and cultural troupes.
Long-term permission for volunteer activity in Solomon Islands.
Short-term permission for genuine business visits.
Longer visitor permission for a stay of at least six months and no more than twelve months.
Short-term visa for journalistic and reporting activity.
Concessional short-term visa for citizens of Fiji, Vanuatu and Papua New Guinea under the Melanesian Spearhead Group arrangement.
Short-term visa for tourism in Solomon Islands.
Short-term visa for visiting relatives or friends.
Short-term visa for the master and crew of a visiting yacht.
Protection mechanism available to a person identified as a victim of trafficking.
Residual long-term special-purpose visa for an approved purpose not covered by another listed long-term class.
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