Access
On arrival
AStay 60 days
Policy · Papua New GuineaPassport Atlas
Solomon Islands passport to Papua New Guinea
Solomon Islands passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Papua New Guinea, usually for 60 days.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
On arrival
AStay 45 days
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Key facts
- Papua New Guinea lets 95 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Solomon Islands is one of them.
- Solomon Islands passports get “On arrival” at 27 of 198 destinations.
- Travel is open both ways: Papua New Guinea passports also enter Solomon Islands without a prior visa.
Nearby passports travelling to Papua New Guinea
Open to Solomon Islands passports near Papua New Guinea
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec35 × 45 mm
Flights, eSIM and insurance are third-party. Visatu does not take payment.
Flight corridor
Direct flights
Solomon IslandsPapua New Guinea- Typical duration
- 2.2 hours
- From
- HIR
- To
- POM
Airlines Air Niugini
Search live faresDuration 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.
Papua New Guinea
Country profile
Capital
Port Moresby
Population
11.8 million
Area
462,840 km²
Currency
Papua New Guinean kina PGK
Languages
English, Hiri Motu, Tok Pisin
Time zone
UTC+10:00–UTC+11:00
Foreign-born
31,171 · 2024
Migrant share
0.3%
Ethnic groups
Melanesian, Papuan, Negrito, Micronesian, Polynesian
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 I
Mains
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Left
Emergency
Police 112 · Ambulance 112
Dialing code
+675
Airports
POM · RAB · LAE · VMU
Highlights
- Sepik
- Kokoda Track
- Rabaul
Solomon Islands · On arrival
FAQ
Does a Solomon Islands passport need a visa for Papua New Guinea?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “On arrival”. typical stay 60 days. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
The matrix records a typical stay of 60 days. The entry stamp, eTA or visa page is authoritative.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Papua New Guinea typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Papua New Guinea mission.
What about a Papua New Guinea passport entering Solomon Islands?
The reverse result is “On arrival”.