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Solomon Islands: Travel guide, visas and free housing · 2026

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.

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EntryPick a passportThe answer depends on the passport.
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Exchange rate$7.94per 1 $SBD — the local currencyas of Nov 2, 2026
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Highlights of the country

Solomon Islands in pictures19 photos
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Buschan, Georg, 1863-1942 · pdm · Jan 1, 1914

Visa and practicalities

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Safety and health

Safety · official adviceour data as of Nov 3, 2026
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)No restrictionsNo travel restrictions in force.
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New information about Solomon Islands’ new electronic visa system (see ‘Visa requirements' on the ‘Entry requirements’ page).

US State DepartmentLevel 2Watch your surroundings and belongings more closely than usual.
  • crime
  • civil unrest
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Exercise increased caution to Solomon Islands due to risks to health , unexploded ordinance , crime and civil unrest . Mosquito-borne diseases Mosquito-borne diseases such as malaria and dengue fever are widespread. Medical facilities and clinics outside of Honiara are under-resourced in terms of drugs and medical equipment.

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice · US Department of State Travel Advisory
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