Travel · Entry rules & passports · 14 October 2026
FCDO updates travel advice for Solomon Islands with new e-visa system
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office says it has updated travel advice for the Solomon Islands, including a new electronic visa system. It says passports must be valid for at least 6 months after arrival and have 2 blank pages. The information applies to people travelling on a full British citizen passport from the UK.
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office says it has provided updated travel advice for the Solomon Islands. The update includes information about a new electronic visa system and current entry requirements for British citizens. The department notes that escalation in the Middle East has caused widespread travel disruption, including airspace closures and flight delays or cancellations.
It says tourists must apply for a visa through the new Solomon Islands Immigration Division visa portal. It says passports must be valid for at least 6 months after the arrival date and have 2 blank pages for entry stamps. It says entry will be denied if a traveler does not have a valid travel document or uses a reported lost or stolen passport. British citizens returning to the UK must carry a valid British passport or certificate of entitlement.
The notes state that this information is based on the UK government’s understanding of current rules for the most common types of travel. It applies specifically to people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK. Travelers are advised to check advice for transit countries, airline updates, and insurance coverage before travelling.
The announcement does not specify the exact processing time for the new electronic visa applications. It does not list specific airlines that have cancelled flights due to the Middle East situation. It does not provide details on the cost of the visa or the specific documents required for the online application beyond the passport validity rules.
Written by StreetOwl from Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office’s own announcement. It was drafted by StreetOwl’s own model, every figure and quotation was checked by code against the announcement, and it was read and approved by Michael Rossi before it went up. It says what was announced, not what anyone should do about it.
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