Solomon Islands
Melanesia
The Solomon Islands are a South Pacific archipelago east of Papua New Guinea. They sit in the sea routes between the South Pacific Ocean, the Solomon Sea, and the Coral Sea. There are six major islands and over 900 smaller islands. The Solomons offer all the great attractions of Melanesia. Idyllic island scenery with perfect sandy beaches and splendid nature —in their rainforest, lagoons and waterfalls. For those who like to dive, underwater life is as stunning as that above. There's an abundance of wildlife to discover and amazing, colourful cultural traditions to see.
Guide content adapted from the Wikivoyage article "Solomon Islands". Source · CC BY-SA 4.0
Weather
Live24°C
Mainly clear · feels like 29°C
- 96%
- 4 km/h
- AQI 14
- MonThunderstorm23° / 28°
- TueModerate rain showers24° / 30°
- WedSlight rain showers23° / 27°
- ThuThunderstorm25° / 26°
Measured at the country centroid, not a specific city.
Money
LiveSolomon Islands dollar (SBD)
- $1 USD
- $7.950
- €1 EUR
- $9.159
Reference rates for 2026-08-08. Indicative — not the rate a bureau will give you.
What a trip to Solomon Islands costs
Visas, flights, beds, food and everything in between, priced for your party and your dates. Every line shows its own arithmetic, so you can disagree with the parts you know better than we do.
Your trip
8 days on the ground
Estimated cost
$3,492
$1,746 per person · $218 per person per day
- $100
Visa & entry
$50 × 2 — typical tourist visa or eVisa fee
- $1,945
Flights
$972 return × 2 · 14,625 km
- $454
Accommodation
$65/night × 7 nights × 1 room · Standard
- $320
Food & drink
$20/person/day × 8 days × 2
- $128
Local transport
$8/person/day × 8 days × 2
- $20
SIM & internet
$10 per person, once × 2
- $224
Attractions
$14/person/day × 8 days × 2
- $43
Travel insurance
$3/person/day × 8 days × 2
- Subtotal
- $3,234
- Miscellaneous (8%)
- $259
- Total
- $3,492
Budget at a glance
Per day
$437
Per person
$1,746
Family of 4
$6,985
7 days
$3,492
14 days
$4,658
30 days
$7,323
The 7, 14 and 30-day figures re-price the whole trip at that length — flights and visas do not repeat, so a month is far from four times a week.
A planning estimate, not a quote — ground costs are modelled from a cost tier for Solomon Islands, not scraped from live inventory. Your settings are saved to this device.
Entry requirements
This information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK. It is based on the UK government’s understanding of the Solomon Islands’ current rules for the most common types of travel.
The authorities in the Solomon Islands set and enforce entry rules. If you’re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the Solomon Islands Embassy in Belgium.
Passport validity requirements
To enter the Solomon Islands, your passport must have an ‘expiry date’ at least 6 months after the date you arrive and at least 2 blank pages for entry stamps.
Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.
You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen.
Dual nationals
When returning to the UK, British citizens must carry a valid British passport or certificate of entitlement. See Dual citizenship.
Visa requirements
You can visit the Solomon Islands without a pre-arranged visa for up to 30 days. You will be given a visa when you arrive. Contact the Solomon Islands Immigration Department for information.
Vaccine requirements
Yellow fever vaccination certificate
To enter the Solomon Islands, you must have a certificate to prove that you’ve had a yellow fever vaccination, if you’re coming from a country listed as a transmission risk.
Customs rules
There are strict rules about goods you can take into or out of the Solomon Islands . You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty.
Source: UK FCDO, published 2026-05-26 under the Open Government Licence.
Getting help
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) cannot provide tailored advice for individual trips. Read this travel advice and carry out your own research before deciding whether to travel.
Emergency services in the Solomon Islands
Ambulance: 111
Fire: 988
Police: 999
Contact your travel provider and insurer
Contact your travel provider and your insurer if you are involved in a serious incident or emergency abroad. They will tell you if they can help and what you need to do.
Refunds and changes to travel
For refunds or changes to travel, contact your travel provider. You may also be able to make a claim through insurance. However, insurers usually require you to talk to your travel provider first.
Find out more about changing or cancelling travel plans, including:
- where to get advice if you are in a dispute with a provider
- how to access previous versions of travel advice to support a claim
Support from FCDO
FCDO has guidance on staying safe and what to do if you need help or support abroad, including:
- finding lawyers in the Solomon Islands
- dealing with a death in the Solomon Islands
- being arrested or imprisoned in the Solomon Islands
- getting help if you’re a victim of crime
- what to do if you’re in hospital
- if you’re affected by a crisis, such as a terrorist attack
Contacting FCDO
Help abroad
See how to get help from the UK government abroad including in an emergency.
Help in the UK
You can call FCDO in London if you need urgent help because something has happened to a friend or relative abroad.
Telephone: 020 7008 5000 (24 hours)
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