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Visa requirements · updated Jul 2026

Do Vanuatu citizens need a visa for Solomon Islands?

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Vanuatu citizens can get a visa on arrival for Solomon Islands — right at the airport or border, no embassy needed.

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Vanuatu vs Solomon Islands: passport comparison

Vanuatu

48

visa-free countries

Global rank: #105 · mobility 103.1

Solomon Islands

86

visa-free countries

Global rank: #71 · mobility 140.7
45

countries both Vanuatu and Solomon Islands can enter visa-free together

Where else Vanuatu goes visa-free

→ AngolaVisa-free · 30 days → → Antigua and BarbudaVisa-free · 180 days → → BahamasVisa-free · 90 days → → BarbadosVisa-free · 180 days → → BelarusVisa-free · 30 days → → BelizeVisa-free · 90 days → → Bosnia and HerzegovinaVisa-free · 90 days → → BotswanaVisa-free · 90 days → → Costa RicaVisa-free · 30 days →
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Documents you'll usually need for Solomon Islands

The usual basics for the trip. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy or consulate.

Valid passport

Valid at least 6 more months

Return / onward ticket

Proof you will leave the country

Proof of funds

Enough money for your stay

Accommodation

Hotel booking or an invitation

Travel insurance

Recommended, sometimes required

Visa on arrival

Issued at the border on arrival

Frequently asked

Do Vanuatu citizens need a visa for Solomon Islands?
Vanuatu citizens can get a visa on arrival for Solomon Islands — right at the airport or border, no embassy needed.
Which passport is stronger — Vanuatu or Solomon Islands?
The Solomon Islands passport is stronger: 86 visa-free countries versus 48. Global rank: Vanuatu #105, Solomon Islands #71.
Where can Vanuatu and Solomon Islands citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 45 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Solomon Islands?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Vanuatu and Solomon Islands?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Jul 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

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