Mutual Visa Exemption
India - Mutual Visa Exemption
This visa is issued at the discretion of the Solomon Islands Government MOU with the Indian diplomatic, official and ordinary passport holders.
Visa Details
- Online fee: Exempted
- Visa fee: Exempted
- Validity: 90 days stay
- Work Rights: Work prohibited
Who Should Apply
Indian citizens with – Official/Diplomatic/Ordinary Passports.
Visa Requirements
- Complete application form online through the eVisa portal.
- Submit valid diplomat, official, ordinary passport biopage.
- Submit existing support sponsor letter or travel arrangements.
- Submit Indian valid diplomatic, official or ordinary travel identification documents.
Processing time
- The processing time may vary for different visa categories, there is no specific timeframe, however all applications will be processed when registered in our system.
- After you apply online for your visa, log into your account to check your visa status.
- We will notify you through your email once we make a decision.
- To prevent delays in processing time, please attach all required documents with your application.
When you get your visa
Once your visa is approved, we will send your grant letter through your email that you provided.
Your visa is valid from:
- the date you entered Solomon Islands.
- the date your visa is granted.
How to Apply
- Click on the “Apply for a Visa” button to begin your application.
- You will be required to register an account before proceeding.
- Register using a valid email address and create a secure password.
- After registration, log in to your account using your email and password.
- Once logged in, complete the online visa application form and submit your application.
*Please ensure your email address is active, as all application updates and notifications will be sent to this email.
MOU agreement for the visa
India and the Solomon Islands signed a key Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Cooperation in the Fields of Health and Medicine on July 3, 2025, aimed at strengthening health systems, improving, and supporting pharmaceutical procurement. Other key bilateral agreements include an ICT Centre of Excellence (2020) and a visa exemption agreement for diplomatic/official passports (2022).
- Diplomatic Access (2022): A visa waiver agreement for official and diplomatic passport holders was signed on June 21, 2022.
- Moving forward, both sides anticipate full implementation of the subsequent areas of cooperation as stipulated under the MOU, which includes.
- Exchanges and capacity building of doctors, nurses and health care professionals.
- Medical valued travel including international and oversea referrals to India.
- Cooperation in areas on maternal health, child health and nutrition.
- The prevention, diagnosis, treatment and control of communicable diseases
- AND other areas that will be mutually agreed upon between the respective Health Ministries and their subordinate institutions moving forward.
Character requirements for the visa
- There is a character concern about a person if –
- the person has a record of serious criminal conduct, whether in Solomon Islands or in a foreign country.
- the person has been convicted for more than one criminal offence, whether in Solomon Islands or in a foreign country.
- the person is a threat to national security, connected to terrorist act, people trafficking, child sex, drug smuggling.
- the person is acquitted of an offence on the grounds of unsoundness of mind or insanity, detained in a facility.
Cancellation of visa
- The Director of Immigration may cancel a visa if –
- there is a character concern about the person applying for the visa.
- the visa was obtained through fraud or false information or document.