Solomon Islands
SLBThe Solomon Islands is a Melanesian archipelago of nearly 1,000 islands in the southwestern Pacific, home to one of the most linguistically diverse populations on Earth. The economy relies on timber exports, fishing licence fees, and subsistence agriculture, with remittances and aid playing supporting roles. Infrastructure outside Honiara is sparse, and healthcare capacity is limited.
The country navigated significant internal tensions in the early 2000s before stabilising with regional assistance. A 2022 security agreement with China attracted regional attention. Naturalisation requires ten years of lawful residence, and dual citizenship is not recognised. There is no citizenship-by-investment programme and no special tax regime for foreign residents.
- Naturalisation
- 10 years
- Tax system
- Residence Based
- Currency
- Solomon Islands Dollar (SBD)
- Dual citizenship
- Not allowed
- Capital
- Honiara
- Region
- oceania
- Population
- 720,000
- Cost-of-living
- 65 /100
Passport Rank
#183
Visa-Free
116
destinations
Visa-free travel
A Solomon Islands passport has visa-free access to 116 destinations. See the full Solomon Islands passport breakdown →
Passports that enter Solomon Islands without a prior visa (76)
Visa-free, visa on arrival, or on an eTA.
Community-sourced (passport-index, synced 2026-08-18) — verify with the embassy before travel.
Immigrating to Canada from Solomon Islands
Current IRCC processing times for Solomon Islands nationals, by application type.
| Visitor visa (outside Canada) | No processing time available |
| Super visa | No processing time available |
| Study permit | No processing time available |
| Work permit | No processing time available |
| Sponsor a dependent child | No processing time available |
| Adopted child (citizenship) | Not enough data |
| Government-assisted refugees | Not enough data |
| Privately sponsored refugees | sponsor: Not enough data / refugee: Not enough data |
Your application may take longer than the times shown here. They’re not a maximum or a guarantee.
As of 2026-09-22 (IRCC). See all Canada processing times →
Source: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada — “Check processing times”. This is a copy of the version available at https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/check-processing-times.html. Reproduced under the Government of Canada’s non-commercial reproduction terms; not endorsed by or affiliated with IRCC.
Sources & last verified
Government of Canada — non-commercial reproduction (canada.ca Terms and conditions)
Country Details
- Capital
- Honiara
- Currency
- Solomon Islands Dollar (SBD)
- Languages
- English, Solomon Islands Pijin
- Population
- 720,000
- Tax System
- Residence Based
- Dual Citizenship
- Not allowed
- Naturalisation
- 10 years
- Schengen / EU
- No
- Climate
- Tropical rainforest; hot and humid year-round with a wet season from November to April
- GDP per capita
- $2,086
- Life expectancy
- 70.69 yrs
- Population growth
- 2.35%/yr
GDP per capita, life expectancy, and population growth: World Bank (2025).
Indices
Cost of Living
65
Safety
48
Healthcare
25
Quality of Life
32
Tax Summary
- Tax System
- Residence Based
- Territorial Taxation
- No — worldwide income taxed for residents
- Naturalisation
- 10 years of legal residency
- Dual Citizenship
- Not allowed
Cost of Living by City
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| City | Rent 1BR centre | Rent outside | Groceries | Utilities | Transit pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honiara | — | — | — | — | — |
| Auki | — | — | — | — | — |
| Gizo | — | — | — | — | — |
Monthly USD figures. Typical central 1-bedroom rent, grocery basket for one, household utilities, monthly transit pass.
Climate
Honiara
Rainfall range: 70–340 mm/month · Daylight 11.5h (winter) to 12.5h (summer)
Visa Categories & Immigration Authority
Major Visa Categories
- Visitor
- Work Permit
- Investor
- Student
- Family
- Residence Permit
- Authority
- Department of Immigration
- Official Portal
- www.immigration.gov.sb
Naturalisation Details
- Residence Years
- Language Test
- No
- Civic Test
- No
- Oath Required
- No
- Dual Allowed
- No
- Fee
- —
- Processing
- —
Safety
GPI Rank
—
Global Peace Index ranking (lower is safer)
Regulators & official sources
Bodies that regulate immigration advice in Solomon Islands, and the official sources indexed for it by Visa Atlas. Descriptions are verbatim; each links to its source.
Solomon Islands Immigration Division
SIDOfficial immigration authority publishing Solomon Islands visa categories, filing notices and status/login channels.
Ministry of Commerce, Industries, Labour and Immigration
MCILIGovernment ministry responsible for immigration division information and work-permit services.
Related Guides
Related on The Citizenship Desk
Visa routes
Official visa and residence routes for Solomon Islands, indexed from Visa Atlas. Each links to its government source. This is a licensed external index, distinct from our own curated visa guides.
Residence
Permanent Resident Visa
ResidenceSolomon Islands long-term resident category for applicants with prior continuous stay.
Short-term / business
Business Visa - Short-Term
Short-term / businessShort-term Solomon Islands business visa for business-purpose visits.
Visitor Visa
Short-term / businessShort-term Solomon Islands visitor visa for tourism, visiting friends or relatives, and similar visitor purposes.
Work (sponsored)
Work Permit
Work (sponsored)Solomon Islands work permit process for non-citizens working legally in the country.
Working Resident Visa
Work (sponsored)Solomon Islands working resident visa category for long-term or short-term employment after work authorization.
Family
Dependent / Family Relationship Visa
FamilySolomon Islands dependant and family relationship visa categories for dependants of residents or citizens.
Study
Student Visa
StudySolomon Islands student visa category for students and dependants of students.
Sources & last verified
Route index from Visa Atlas (CC BY 4.0), as of 2026-09-12. Each route links to its official government source.
Sources & last verified
- Last verified