Permanent Resident Visa
Resident Visa (Long Term)
This visa is for individuals who have lawfully resided in the Solomon Islands for at least five consecutive years on other valid visa types and are now seeking permanent residency.
Key Details
- Online fee: $50 USD
- Visa fee: $1,500 USD
- Validity: 5 years – subject to residency requirements
- Extension Available: Yes – renewable after 5 years
- Multiple Entry Option: Linked to residency rights
- Work Rights: Not automatically granted – assessed based on visa history and compliance
Visa Requirements
- Fill in Permanent Resident Visa form in eVisa portal.
- Submit valid passport biopage and details.
- Submit valid work permit from the Solomon Islands Commisioner of Labour.
- Police report.
- Medical report.
- Sponsor letter of Indemnity.
- Directors, Chief Executive officers or an Investor of companies operating in Solomon Islands.
- Pay online fee.
- Pay visa fee.
Who Should Apply
Applicants who have resided in the Solomon Islands for five years or more on valid visa types (e.g., work, study, business) and wish to transition to long-term residency.
How to Apply
Applicants must provide evidence of continuous lawful stay in the Solomon Islands for a minimum of 5 years. This includes providing historical visa details or a BMS (Border Management System) record number that verifies residency.
Specific requirements for the visa
- there is approved sponsor for the applicant.
- the Director approves the employment is genuine.
- the applicant holds a work permit granted by the Commissioner for Labour under the Labour Act.
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.