Working Resident Visa

Long-Term Employment

The Long-Term Employment Visa allows foreign nationals to reside and work in the Solomon Islands for an extended period under a valid work permit.

Key Details

Online fee: $50 USD
Visa application fee: $450 USD
Validity: 2 years
Maximum Stay: As specified in the approved Work Permit
Extension Available: Yes – in accordance with work permit terms
Extension Fee: $500 USD
Multiple Entry Option: Yes
Work Rights: Permitted (as defined in Work Permit)

Important You must apply outside of Solomon Islands. You may not be allowed into Solomon Islands if your passport validity is less than 6 months. Makesure you attach all required documents with your application.

Visa Requirements

Fill in Long-Term Employment Visa form in eVisa portal.
Submit valid passport biopage and details.
Submit valid work permit from the Solomon Islands Commissioner of Labour.
Police report (latest report from country of origin).
Medical report (latest report from country of origin).
Marriage Certificate (if applicable)
Sponsor letter of Indemnity.
Pay online fee.
Pay visa application fee.

Who Should Apply

This visa is intended for expatriates who have secured long-term employment with an organization or company operating in the Solomon Islands.

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.

Important You must present a copy of your grant letter when you enter Solomon Islands.

How to Apply

Applicants must obtain a valid work permit and provide a Letter of Support from the Labour Division confirming approval of the position. Additional documentation may include an employment contract, passport bio-data page, and proof of qualifications.

Note: Visa duration and conditions are tied directly to the terms of the approved work permit. Any changes in employment must be reported to immigration authorities.

Character requirements for the visa

Under section 23 (1,2,3) of the Immigration Act 2012

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

Under section 21 (1,(c),(e)) of the Immigration Act 2012

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.