Access
On arrival
AStay 45 days
Policy · Solomon IslandsPassport Atlas
Vanuatu passport to Solomon Islands
Vanuatu passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Solomon Islands, usually for 45 days.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
Visa free
FStay 120 days
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Key facts
- Solomon Islands lets 76 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Vanuatu is one of them.
- Vanuatu passports get “On arrival” at 30 of 198 destinations.
- Travel is open both ways: Solomon Islands passports also enter Vanuatu without a prior visa.
Nearby passports travelling to Solomon Islands
Open to Vanuatu passports near Solomon Islands
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
VanuatuSolomon Islands- Typical duration
- 2.1 hours
- From
- VLI
- To
- HIR
Airlines Air Pacific, Solomon Airlines, Air Vanuatu
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.
Vanuatu
Country profile
Capital
Port Vila
Population
321,409
Area
12,200 km²
Currency
Vanuatu vatu VUV
Languages
Bislama, English, French
Time zone
UTC+11:00
Foreign-born
3,315 · 2024
Migrant share
1%
Ethnic groups · 2020
- Ni-Vanuatu99%
- other1%
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.
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.
Travel notes
Plug
Type I
Mains
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Left
Emergency
Police 112 · Ambulance 112
Dialing code
+677
Airports
HIR · MUA · AKS · BNY
Highlights
- Guadalcanal
- Marovo Lagoon
Vanuatu · On arrival
FAQ
Does a Vanuatu passport need a visa for Solomon Islands?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “On arrival”. typical stay 45 days. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
The matrix records a typical stay of 45 days. The entry stamp, eTA or visa page is authoritative.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Solomon Islands typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Solomon Islands mission.
What about a Solomon Islands passport entering Vanuatu?
The reverse result is “Visa free”.