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Översikt

Capital: Honiara (pop. 82,000)
Population: 838,645 (2025 est.)
Religions: Protestant (Church of Melanesia, South Sea Evangelical, Seventh Day Adventist, United Church, Christian Fellowship Church), Roman Catholic, other Christian
Languages: Melanesian pidgin, English; note: 120 indigenous languages
Time Zone: UTC+11
Driving side: Left
Calling code: +677
Electrical plug(s): Type G and Type I

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The local currency in Solomon Islands is Solomon Islands dollars (SBD). As of 6 October 2026 100 SBD is equal to 12.39 USD.

Currency exchange can be done at airports, banks, exchange offices and hotels.

Travellers should be prepared to use credit or debit card payments in urban areas and cash in rural areas. Credit cards are accepted in hotels and tourist resorts. Credit cards are accepted in upscale and/or tourist areas only. ATMs are only available in urban and/or tourist areas.

Banking hours typically run from 0900 to 1330 Monday to Friday.

There is no tipping and visitors are requested to honor this local custom. However, visitors can contribute to a shared tipping box whose contents are distributed at Christmas.

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The power supply in Solomon Islands is not reliable. Electricity operates on 220V at 50Hz using plug type(s) G and I. The country is prone to frequent power outages, even in major urban centres, whilst remote locations may not have any electrical power. Those travelling with laptops or mobile phone chargers may want to bring along surge protection equipment.

Pass

Most travellers will need a passport to enter The Solomon Islands. The passport must be valid for at least six months after the date of arrival and have two blank pages.

Visum

Visa-free entry is available for certain travellers who qualify based on nationality and purpose of travel. All other travellers will need to obtain a visa from the nearest embassy or consulate or apply online (e-visa) prior to travel.

Entry visa requirements vary based on nationality, purpose of travel and other factors. Individual travellers are responsible for ensuring that they comply with all visa requirements, which should be confirmed with authorities at their destination prior to travel.

Visa Free Travel

Visa-free (30 days): Hong Kong passport holders can enter the Solomon Islands visa-free for up to 30 days.

Visa-free (90 days): Holders of passports from selected countries can enter the Solomon Islands visa-free and will be issued a visitor permit on arrival for a stay of up to 90 days.

e-Visas

Tourist e-Visa: Foreign travellers from select countries must apply for a visa online to be allowed entry as tourists for stays of up to 30 days.

Lokal resor

Overview

Honiara International Airport (HIR/AGGH) is the Solomon Islands’ main airport. Limited minibus services operate only in Honiara. Taxis are the most reliable means of transport but are not metered. Ferry services are available for inter-island travel. Self-driving is the best option for reaching the more remote areas of the islands, but driving outside urban areas at night can be unsafe due to poor road conditions.

Travel Safety

Air Travel

Honiara International Airport (HIR/AGGH), formerly known as Henderson Airport, is Solomon Islands' main international airport, located about 12 km (7.4 miles) east of Honiara on the island of Guadalcanal. The airport is the main hub of Solomon Airlines, the national airline of Solomon Islands. The airport regularly receives flights from international destinations such as Australia, Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu and Fiji. There are several transport options to and from Honiara International Airport. Hotels generally provide a shuttle service for guests. Taxis and minibuses are plentiful outside the airport. Car rental desks are available inside the airport. Solomon Airlines offers air connections between the country's 20 domestic destinations.

Identification

Most travellers will need a passport to enter The Solomon Islands. The passport must be valid for at least six months after the date of arrival and have two blank pages.
Travellers with passports where gender is indicated as "neutral" are not allowed entry. The country's laws on LGBTQ people are conservative, and overall social acceptance is low. Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer travellers in The Solomon Islands might face legal and social difficulties.

Road Travel

Traffic moves on the left in the Solomon Islands. The speed limit is 40kph (24 mph) in urban areas and 60kph (37 mph) outside urban areas. The legal threshold for driving under the influence of alcohol is 0.5 milligrams of alcohol per millilitre of blood. Most of the roads are on the main islands of Guadalcanal and Malaita and are unpaved and in poor condition. Paved roads are mainly in the capital. Animals, large potholes and careless pedestrians walking on the road make night driving on unlit back roads dangerous.

Rail Travel

There is no rail transport in the Solomon Islands.

Public Transport

Public transport is limited to a minibus system in Honiara. There are ferry services to travel between the islands. Taxis are the most reliable means of transport. Travellers can choose to hire a vehicle.

Ferries and Boats: There are regular passenger services from Honiara to Auki, Malaita Province, and to Tulagi, Central Province. There are also services from Honiara to Gizo via Marovo in the Western Province. All other provinces can also be reached by boat. Among the companies offering passenger shipping services are Fair West Shipping Ltd and Franjti Shipping Ltd. Outboard-powered dinghies are the most common means of transport. Travellers arriving by boat must apply for permission at an official port of entry before going ashore on any island.

Buses: Public minibuses are a cost-effective way of getting around. However, there is no formal public transport system in the Solomon Islands. Only a limited minibus system operates in Honiara. Passenger vans, small buses, and privately owned trucks provide transport in most areas with roads. Travellers must take care of their personal belongings due to petty theft.

Taxis: Several taxis are widely available in Honiara. Taxis are generally not metered. They can be booked through major hotels or flagged down anywhere in the city.

Vehicle Hire: There are several international and local car rental companies in Honiara. An international driving licence, valid for a maximum of four months, is required to rent a vehicle.