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🇿🇦 Does a South African need a visa for the Solomon Islands 🇸🇧?

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 · Currency: Solomon Islands dollar (SBD, $) · Official languages: English · 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

You need a travel adapter: the Solomon Islands uses plug types G, I, South Africa uses C, D, M, N. Mains voltage differs (the Solomon Islands: 220 V; South Africa: 230 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100–240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.

More about entering the Solomon Islands →

Easier destinations near the Solomon Islands for South African passport holders

• 🇫🇯 Fiji — Visa-free 120 days
• 🇻🇺 Vanuatu — Visa-free 120 days
• 🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea — e-Visa 30 days

The other way round

🇸🇧 Solomon Islander passport holders visiting South Africa: Solomon Islander passport holders need a visa for South Africa, applied for at an embassy or consulate of South Africa before travelling.

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