Passports
Applying for Passports and Travel Documents
Passports
emergency certificate
Emergency Certificates are issued to non-citizens who urgently need travel documents to return to their home country.
- Processing time is at least two weeks.
Travel Identity Document
Travel Identity Documents are issued to Solomon Islands citizens abroad who have lost their passport or for infants born overseas needing travel documents.
- Processing time is at least two weeks.
ePassport
Solomon Islanders applying for an ePassport must appear in person before an Immigration Officer at the Passports Unit for processing.
- Applications must be made in person in the Solomon Islands.
Diplomatic Passport
Diplomatic Passports are issued to Solomon Islands government officials and require approval from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs before processing.
- Processing time is at least two weeks.
Official Passport
Official Passports are issued to government officials and require approval from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs before the application is processed.
- Processing time is at least two weeks.
Ordinary Passport
To apply for an Ordinary Passport, applicants must submit the necessary forms and documents, application fee, photo and fingerprint capture.
- Processing time is at least two weeks.
Replace my lost passport
To replace a lost Ordinary Passport, applicants must submit the required forms, report the loss to the police, pay the fee, and appear in person for assessment.
- Processing time is at least two weeks.
Replace my damaged passport
Applicants must all forms, attach the damaged passport, and pay the fee before submitting the application for assessment.
- Processing time is at least two weeks.
Renew my Passport
Applicants must submit all forms, attach the expired passport, pay the fee, and submit the application in person for assessment.
- Processing time is at least two weeks.
Important Information
Note: All travel documents, including passports and certificates of identity, require a processing time of at least two weeks. It is advised to apply well in advance of your planned travel to ensure timely issuance.
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