Business Visa

The Minister for Immigration has repealed the concessional arrangement under the Act to issue visas to non-citizens on arrival.

Lodge application via the electronic visa portal on the Solomon Islands Immigration websites.

You must present a copy of your visa grant letter when you enter Solomon Islands.

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Business Visa – Short-Term (Single/Multiple Entry) – Solomon Islands Immigration Division Skip to content The official website of the Solomon Islands Immigration Division. (+677) 45650 Mon-Fri 8:00 am - 4:30 pm immigration.visas@immigration.gov.sb Solomon Islands Immigration Division Home About the Division Strategic Plan Organization Structure Visas Visa Categories eVisa Login Check Visa Status How to apply online Passport Division Resources Online Payment Policy Strategy documents and Acts Job Vacancies News Gallery Contact Us 🇺🇸 English ▼ 🇫🇷 Français 🇨🇳 中文 🇧🇷 Português 🇲🇾 Bahasa Melayu 🇹🇼 繁體中文 🇻🇳 Tiếng Việt 🇮🇩 Bahasa Indonesia 🇰🇷 한국어 🇯🇵 日本語 🇪🇸 Español How to apply online eVisa Login Overview Visa Regulations Character Requirements Business (Short-Term) Visa The Short-Term Business Visa is for individuals traveling to the Solomon Islands for business-related activities such as meetings, conferences, trade negotiations, or short-term consultancy work. Key Details Visa fee: $450 USD Online lodgement fee: $50 USD Permitted stay each entry: 3 months Visa valid for 1 year Entry option: Multiple Allow multiple entries Extension not available for this visa class. Work: Not permitted. Apply online Who Should Apply This visa is suitable for businesspersons, consultants, or investors intending to make frequent visits to the Solomon Islands for short-term business purposes. Visa Requirements Submit a valid copy of Passport (bio data page). Submit a valid copy of travel itenary ticket. Provide support letter for purpose of business, from Solomon Islands based company or organization you doing business with. Provide cover letter for purpose of business. All letters must be address to: Director Solomon Islands Immigration Division P.O. Box G26 Honiara, Solomon Islands Important You may not be allowed into Solomon Islands if your passport validity is less than 6 months. All personal details and documents you provide must be legit. If there are any mistakes in your identity details, your application will be delayed. We may also decline your application or refuse you entry to Solomon Islands. Makesure you have genuine reasons for short-term business here in the Solomon Islands. Processing time The processing time may vary for different visa categories. All applications will be processed when registered in our system. After you apply online for your visa, log into your account to check your visa status. We will notify you through your email once we make a decision. To prevent delays in processing time, please attach all required documents with your application. When you get your visa Once your visa is approved, we will send your visa grant letter through your email that you provided. Your visa is valid from: the date you enter Solomon Islands, if you are applying from outside Solomon Islands. the date your visa is granted, if you are applying with in Solomon Islands. Important You must present a copy of your visa grant letter when you enter Solomon Islands. How to Apply Click on the “Apply for a Visa” button to begin your application. You will be required to register an account before proceeding. Register using a valid email address and create a secure password. After registration, log in to your account using your email and password. Once logged in, complete the online visa application form and submit your application. *Please ensure your email address is active, as all application updates and notifications will be sent to this email. Apply online Note: This visa does not permit any form of employment or income-generating activity in the Solomon Islands. A separate employment visa must be obtained for paid work. Specific requirements for the visa Under sub regulation (13) (1) of the Immigration Regulation 2013 the Director is satisfied that the purpose of the applicant’s visit to Solomon Islands is short-term business. the Director is satisfied that the person has sufficient means of support during the person’s visit to Solomon Islands. the person holds a letter of authority (grant letter) to travel that is signed by the Director. Conditions for the visa It is a condition of a business visa that the visa holder must not take up employment in Solomon Islands. Character requirements for the visa Under section 23 (1,2,3) of the Immigration Act 2012 There is a character concern about a person if – the person has a record of serious criminal conduct, whether in Solomon Islands or in a foreign country. the person has been convicted for more than one criminal offence, whether in Solomon Islands or in a foreign country. the person is a threat to national security, connected to terrorist act, people trafficking, child sex, drug smuggling. the person is acquitted of an offence on the grounds of unsoundness of mind or insanity, detained in a facility. Cancellation of visa Under section 21 (1,(c),(e)) of the Immigration Act 2012 The Director of Immigration may cancel a visa if – there is a character concern about the person applying for the visa. the visa was obtained through fraud or false information or document. 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Submit a valid copy of Passport (bio data page). Submit a valid copy of return ticket. Provide support letter for purpose of business, from your company or Solomon Islands based company you doing business with.

You may not be allowed into Solomon Islands if your passport validity is less than 6 months.

the Director is satisfied that the person has sufficient means of support during the person’s visit to Solomon Islands.

Please note that all classes of visa are subject for extension and renewal except for business, short term employment and border visa.

If a person has been issued with the non-extension and non-renewable classes of visa and wishes to continue staying in Solomon Islands after the expiry of that visa, he or she has to apply for another class of visa.

The Minister for Immigration has repealed the concessional arrangement under the Act to issue visas to non-citizens on arrival.

Lodge application via the electronic visa portal on the Solomon Islands Immigration websites.

You must present a copy of your visa grant letter when you enter Solomon Islands.