The Solomon Islands is a sovereign Pacific island nation in Melanesia and a member of the Commonwealth of Nations. Citizens of the Solomon Islands hold Solomon Islander passports and are eligible for the Tanzania e-Visa program.
What Passport Do Solomon Islands Citizens Hold?
Citizens of the Solomon Islands hold Solomon Islands passports issued by the Solomon Islands government. These are sovereign travel documents recognized internationally. Solomon Islands citizens travel internationally using their national passports.
Tanzania e-Visa Requirements for Solomon Islands Citizens
As Solomon Islands passport holders:
- Apply at eservices.immigration.go.tz using Solomon Islands passport details
- Cost: USD 50 single entry / USD 100 multiple entry
- Processing: 2-3 business days
- Stay permitted: up to 90 days per visit
- Visa validity: 3 months from issue date
Required documents:
- Valid Solomon Islands passport (6 months validity minimum, 2 blank pages)
- Digital passport photo (white background, JPEG)
- Return/onward flight ticket
- Proof of accommodation
- Proof of sufficient funds (minimum USD 500)
Step-by-Step Application
- Visit eservices.immigration.go.tz
- Create an account with your email address
- Select "Tourist e-Visa" and Solomon Islands as your nationality
- Enter your Solomon Islands passport details
- Upload required documents
- Pay USD 50 via credit/debit card
- Submit and await approval (2-3 business days)
- Download and print your e-Visa
- Present at Tanzania port of entry with your Solomon Islands passport
Frequently Asked Questions
A: Yes. Solomon Islands passport holders must obtain a Tanzania e-Visa before travelling. Apply at eservices.immigration.go.tz.
A: Yes. The e-Visa covers both mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar island.
A: Up to 90 days per stay with a single entry tourist e-Visa. The visa is valid for 3 months from the issue date.
A: Yes, extensions can be applied for at the Tanzania Immigration Department while inside Tanzania.
A: There is no resident Tanzanian embassy in the Solomon Islands. The online e-Visa system allows Solomon Islanders to apply without an embassy visit.
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