Salomonöarna

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The Solomon Islands is an archipelago located in the Pacific Ocean. It consists of around one thousand islands located in Melanesia. Its closest neighbours are Papua New Guinea in the west and Vanuatu in the southeast.

Hälsa, sjukdomar och vaccination

Travellers are advised to consult a travel health specialist or general practitioner (GP) to obtain the latest information with regards to what vaccines are recommended about 4-8 weeks prior to departing for Solomon Islands. Make sure you are up-to-date on routine vaccines before your trip. The following vaccinations are recommended: measles-mumps-rubella (MMR), tetanus-diphtheria-pertussis, polio and influenza. Travellers might also consider the vaccinations for Hepatitis B and rabies, according to the specifics of their travel.

There is risk of Malaria, Dengue and Zika transmission in Solomon Islands. Travellers should take meticulous anti-mosquito bite measures during the daytime.

A Yellow Fever vaccination certificate is required from travellers coming from a country with risk of Yellow Fever transmission.

Travellers should be aware of the risks associated with travellers’ ailments such as diarrhoea. Travellers must take all necessary precautions when drinking water or eating food within the country and only drink water from sealed bottles obtained from a reputable source or water that has been filtered and boiled.

It is advisable to bring anti-diarrhoea medication and oral rehydration salts to prevent dehydration.

Tuberculosis is highly endemic in the Solomon Islands.

Medical care and facilities in the Solomon Islands are extremely limited. There are no medical services or pharmacies outside major population centres and medical services vary in urban areas. Although it is advisable to acquire a comprehensive travel health insurance before travelling, this insurance is unlikely to cover medical at most facilities. Payment for treatment is often handled in hard currency.

Although emergency medical treatment facilities are few, those that exist tend to be in urban centres. Serious medical problems will require air evacuation to a country with modern medical facilities, usually Australia or New Zealand. Travellers who anticipate the possible need for medical treatment in Australia should obtain entry permission for Australia in advance.

Most common brands of medication are available to purchase locally but pharmacies and hospitals frequently run out of basic medicines. Travellers are advised to take an adequate supply of medicines they may require with them. In any case, prior consultation from a health expert or medical practitioner should be sought before travelling or taking any pharmaceuticals.

Pass

Passports with 6 months validity are required for entry into the Solomon Islands.

Visum

Visitors from the EU, US, Canada, Brazil, Australia, Japan and certain other countries can enter either visa-free or with a free visitor's permit issued on arrival. You should be in possession of a return or onward ticket from the Solomon Islands. If a Visa is required, this should be obtained prior to travel and it is advised to check whether you require a visa for entry at the earliest opportunity. Visitors to the Solomon Islands must be travelling on a passport that is valid for six months.

Tourist Visa: Required for some Nationals.
Business Visa: Required.
Student Visa: Required.

Although yellow fever is not a disease risk in Solomon Islands, traveller arriving from countries where the disease is present are required to provide proof of a yellow fever vaccination.