Transit Visa
Commercial Flight or Vessel (Flight or Maritime Crew)
This visa is for crew members and personnel arriving on international flights or commercial vessels who require temporary entry into the Solomon Islands during transit.
Key Details
- Extension Available: Yes – if applying for a substantive visa, standard extension or new visa fees apply
- Work Rights: Not permitted (transit only)
Visa Requirements
- Fill in Transit Visa form in eVisa portal.
- Submit valid passport biopage.
- Sponsor letter of Indemnity.
- One-way ticket to board vessels or to board flight.
- Pay Online fee.
Who Should Apply
Crew members of commercial maritime vessels who need to disembark or stay briefly in the Solomon Islands before continuing their journey.
How to Apply
This visa is generally issued on arrival. Applicants must provide:
Details of the flight or vessel (name, registration number, and flag country)
Expected date of arrival and port
Marine agent or shipping company contact details
Note: If a crew member needs to stay longer than 14 days or change their visa status (e.g., to work or visit), they must apply for a substantive visa and pay the associated fee.