Solomon Islands passport → United Kingdom

Do Solomon Islander citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?

Electronic travel authorisation (eTA)180 days

Solomon Islander passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (eTA) before travelling to the United Kingdom for up to 180 days. It is a short online application, not a full visa.

What this means for your trip

Apply only on the official government site; third-party sites charge extra.
Apply a few days before travel; most approvals are quick but some take longer.
The authorisation is linked to your passport. A new passport needs a new application.

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United Kingdom at a glance

Capital: London
Currency: British pound (GBP)
Languages: English
Calling code: +44
Region: Northern Europe

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United Kingdom for other passports

Solomon IslandseTA180 days
IndiaVisa required
United StateseTA180 days
United Arab EmirateseTA180 days
ChinaVisa required
SingaporeeTA180 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladesheVisa
Sri LankaeVisa
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required
CanadaeTA180 days

Nearby in Northern Europe for Solomon Islander passport holders

DenmarkVisa-free90 days
EstoniaVisa-free90 days
FinlandVisa-free90 days
IcelandVisa-free90 days
IrelandVisa-free90 days
LatviaVisa-free90 days
LithuaniaVisa-free90 days
NorwayVisa-free90 days

Common questions

Do Solomon Islander citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?

Solomon Islander passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (eTA) before travelling to the United Kingdom for up to 180 days. It is a short online application, not a full visa.

How long can Solomon Islander citizens stay in the United Kingdom?

Up to 180 days under the current eta rule. Longer stays need a different visa.

Can Solomon Islander citizens get a visa on arrival in the United Kingdom?

Not under the standard rules.

How many countries can Solomon Islander citizens visit without a visa?

117 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Solomon Islands passport ranks #35 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).

Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.