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Solomon Islands passport to Kenya

Solomon Islands passport holders don't need a visa for Kenya, but must get an electronic travel authorization (eTA) before departure; stays of up to 90 days.

Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source

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Key facts

  • Kenya lets 198 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Solomon Islands is one of them.
  • Solomon Islands passports get “eTA” at 8 of 198 destinations.
  • In the other direction, Kenya passports get “Visa required” in Solomon Islands.

Before you fly

  • Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
  • Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
  • Photo spec35 × 45 mm

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Visa site

Flight corridor

Connection likely

Solomon IslandsSolomon IslandsKenyaKenya
Typical duration
16.9 hours
From
HIR · MUA · AKS
To
NBO · MBA · WJR
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Duration is a great-circle estimate between main airports. Direct corridors come from the OpenFlights public snapshot — check the carrier or Google Flights for times and prices.

Solomon Islands

Country profile

Capital

Honiara

Population

750,325

Area

28,450 km²

Currency

Solomon Islands dollar SBD

Languages

English

Time zone

UTC+11:00

Foreign-born

2,469 · 2024

Migrant share

0.3%

Ethnic groups · 2009

  • Melanesian95.3%
  • Polynesian3.1%
  • Micronesian1.2%
  • other0.3%

Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.

Kenya

Country profile

Capital

Nairobi

Population

53.3 million

Area

582,650 km²

Currency

Kenyan shilling KES

Languages

English, Swahili

Time zone

UTC+03:00

Foreign-born

992,536 · 2024

Migrant share

1.8%

Ethnic groups · 2019

  • Kikuyu17.1%
  • Luhya14.3%
  • Kalenjin13.4%
  • Luo10.7%
  • Kamba9.8%
  • other8.2%
  • Other26.5%

Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.

Travel notes

Plug

Type G

Mains

230 V · 50 Hz

Driving

Left

Emergency

Police 999 · Ambulance 999

Dialing code

+254

Airports

NBO · MBA · WJR · WIL

Highlights

  • Maasai Mara
  • Amboseli
  • Lamu Old Town
  • Nairobi National Park

Solomon Islands · eTA

FAQ

Does a Solomon Islands passport need a visa for Kenya?

On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “eTA”. typical stay 90 days. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.

How long can you stay?

The matrix records a typical stay of 90 days. The entry stamp, eTA or visa page is authoritative.

Passport validity and blank pages?

Kenya typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Kenya mission.

What about a Kenya passport entering Solomon Islands?

The reverse result is “Visa required”.

How do you apply for Kenya as a visitor?

Kenya ETA:Often 90 days。Approval at etakenya.go.ke before boarding, checked on arrival.

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