Working Resident Visa
Short-Term Employment
The Short-Term Employment Visa is issued to foreign nationals engaged in temporary work assignments in the Solomon Islands.
Key Details
- Administration Fee (eVisa Fee): $50 USD
- Application Fee: $300 USD
- Validity: 6 months
- Maximum Stay: 6 months
- Extension Available: Yes
- Extension Fee: $700 USD
- Multiple Entry Option: Yes
- Work Rights: Permitted (limited to approved assignment) requires Commissioner of Labour approval
Visa Requirements
- Fill in Employment Visa form in eVisa portal.
- Submit valid passport biopage and details.
- Submit valid work permit from the Solomon Islands Commissioner of Labour.
- Police report.
- Medical report.
- Sponsor letter of Indemnity.
- Pay Administrator Fee.
- Pay Application Fee.
Who Should Apply
This visa is for individuals contracted for short-term work, consultancy, technical projects, or seasonal employment within the Solomon Islands.
How to Apply
Applicants must provide a Letter of Support from the Labour Division authorizing their employment. Proof of assignment, work permit (if required), and supporting documentation must be submitted at the time of application.
Note: No extensions are allowed under this visa. A new application must be lodged if further employment is required beyond the six-month validity.