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Business Visa

Emergency Employment Visa (EEV)

The Emergency Employment Visa (EEV) is intended for skilled individuals urgently required in the Solomon Islands to perform critical short-term work.

Key Details
  • Admin Fee: USD $50
  • Service Fee: USD $150
  • Validity: 30 days (Single Entry)
  • Maximum Stay: 30 days
  • Extension Available: No
  • Multiple Entry Option: No – limited to 4 entries per year
  • Work Rights: Permitted under specific conditions
Who Should Apply

This visa is for workers who are arriving to perform essential duties under time-sensitive or emergency conditions, such as engineers, technicians, or disaster response personnel.

How to Apply

Applicants must provide a Letter of Support from the Solomon Islands Department of Labour authorizing the visit and outlining the nature of the critical work. Travel must be coordinated in advance and justified as an urgent requirement.

Note: Applicants are limited to a maximum of four entries per calendar year under this visa category. For extended or long-term employment, a standard employment visa must be obtained.