Basic Travel Requirements for Filipinos visiting
Solomon Islands
Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to
apply for a Solomon Islander Visa.
- A completed visa application form for the Solomon Islands
- Two passports photograph size (50mm x 50mm) with a white background.
- Original Philippine passport or travel document with at least 6 months validity on the date of travel and have at least 2 visa pages clear of any markings.
- Sufficient funds to finance travel
- Provide the pages of your current passport showing your photo, personal details, and passport issue and expiry dates, it must be valid for six months beyond the expiry date of the visa.
- Two photocopies of the first and last page of the Philippine passport.
- Hotel reservation(s)/accommodation for the duration of your visit.
- Flight reservations(s) for the country of your visit and return ticket.
- Applicant’s most recent monthly bank statement. Personal bank statement of the last three months in original with sufficient funds.
- Determine the type of visa to apply for
- Proof of travel insurance
- Medica Insurance
- Travel itinerary
Solomon Islands Visa for Filipinos
Facts about Solomon Islands
The Solomon Islands is a sovereign state consisting of six major islands and over 900 smaller islands. The country is well known for its islands, beach resorts, and beautiful scenery. Scuba-diving destinations are accessible in almost all parts of the country. The gigantic Marovo Lagoon and Iron Bottom Sound are two of the more popular destinations for scuba-diving. At the bottom of these two destinations, dozens of sunken warships from World War II can be found. Other activities to be engaged in while in the country include; surfing waves, snorkeling pristine reefs or kayaking across the lagoon. The best part about visiting the Solomon Islands is that it is usually not overcrowded.
The number of visitors received by the Solomon Islands in the year 2017 was more than 21,000 which was a jump of more than 10% compared to the figure posted the previous year. A bulk of the visitors in the country were from Australia and they accounted for about 37% of the total arrival. It is expected that the number of visits to the country will further increase in the years to come.
Currency equivalent of 50,000 SBD or more must be declared on entry and exit from the country.
Citizens of countries in the Schengen Area are allowed entry into the Solomon Islands for up to 90 days within a 180-day period.
Types of Solomon Islands Visa
| Types of Visa | Processing Time | Duration of Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Business visa | 6 weeks | 90 days |
| Tourist visa | 6 weeks | 90 days |
General Requirements for Solomon Islands Visa
- A completed visa application form for the Solomon Islands
- Two passports photograph size (50mm x 50mm) with a white background.
- Original Philippine passport or travel document with at least 6 months validity on the date of travel and have at least 2 visa pages clear of any markings.
- Sufficient funds to finance travel
- Provide the pages of your current passport showing your photo, personal details, and passport issue and expiry dates, it must be valid for six months beyond the expiry date of the visa.
- Two photocopies of the first and last page of the Philippine passport.
- Hotel reservation(s)/accommodation for the duration of your visit.
- Flight reservations(s) for the country of your visit and return ticket.
- Applicant’s most recent monthly bank statement. Personal bank statement of the last three months in original with sufficient funds.
- Determine the type of visa to apply for
- Proof of travel insurance
- Medica Insurance
- Travel itinerary
Solomon Islands Business Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- This visa is issued to the Philippines traveling to Solomon Island for some business reasons.
- An original passport with a minimum of two blank pages for the visa stamp and must be valid for
- months ahead of the span of stay.
- Proof of an income tax return document should be provided.
- A balance certificate should be provided stating the number of funds in your account.
- An invitation letter from the company should be provided at the time when the company is setting
- up a business conference or meeting inviting companies from different countries for the benefit.
- Two copies of passport size (50mm x 50mm) photograph with a white background.
- Payment of air ticket.
- A company registration document should be provided.
- Proof of medical insurance.
- Travel insurance is required
- A cover letter from the company should be provided in the name of the employee they are traveling to another country on behalf of the company for business.
- A bank statement should be provided.
- Proof of hotel reservation/accommodation.
Solomon Islands Tourist Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- This visa is issued to the Philippines traveling to Solomon Island for tourism or visitation.
- A travel itinerary should be provided
- Two passport-sized (50mm x 50mm) photographs with a white background should be provided.
- If invited, an invitation letter from your host/organization should be provided.
- Proof of sufficient amount of funds in your account to backup travel.
- Medical insurance should be provided.
- Proof of accommodation/ hotel reservations is required.
- A valid passport with at least six months ahead of your stay in Ireland.
- A duly accomplished tourist visa application form
- Payment of tourist visa and air ticket.
Solomon Islands Visa Fees
Business visa
60.00 (USD)
Tourist visa
60.00 (USD)
Solomon Islands Visa Application Centres & Embassies in
Philippines
Manila
5th Floor, Citibank-Frabelle Bldg. 1100 Madrigal Business Park Ayala Alabang, Muntinlupa City Manila Philippines
mila.galon@frabelle.net
(+63) 2 8807-2854