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๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ฒ Does a Gambian need a visa for the Solomon Islands ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ง?

Visa required

Yes. Gambian passport holders need a visa for the Solomon Islands, applied for at an embassy or consulate of the Solomon Islands before travelling.

Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for Gambian citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of the Solomon Islands or its official government website before you travel.

What this means for your trip

You apply at an embassy, consulate or authorised visa centre of the destination, usually with an application form, passport photos, bank statements, travel itinerary and accommodation bookings.

Processing takes days to weeks, and some embassies require an interview; start the application well before your trip.

Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.

Solomon Islands at a glance

Capital: Honiara ยท Currency: Solomon Islands dollar (SBD, $) ยท Official languages: English ยท Calling code: +677

U.S. State Department travel advisory for the Solomon Islands: Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (updated 29 April 2025). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.

Plugs and voltage

Your plugs fit: every plug type used in the Gambia (G) works with sockets in the Solomon Islands. Mains voltage differs (the Solomon Islands: 220 V; the Gambia: 230 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100โ€“240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.

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Easier destinations near the Solomon Islands for Gambian passport holders

The other way round

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ง Solomon Islander passport holders visiting the Gambia: Solomon Islander passport holders can visit the Gambia without a visa for up to 90 days.

The Gambian passport at a glance

44visa-free
2ETA
21visa on arrival
19e-Visa
112visa required

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Questions

Do Gambian citizens need a visa for the Solomon Islands?

Gambian passport holders need a visa for the Solomon Islands, applied for at an embassy or consulate of the Solomon Islands before travelling.

Does a Solomon Islander need a visa for the Gambia?

Solomon Islander passport holders can visit the Gambia without a visa for up to 90 days.