Work visas
Solomon Islander Short-Term Employment Visa
A six-month working resident visa for foreign nationals taking up short-term employment engagements in the Solomon Islands, covering temporary or fixed assignments.
Important information
- Official name
- Working Resident Visa – Short-Term Employment
- Route type
- Work / employment
- Entries
- Single entry
- Validity
- 6 months, extendable
- Cost
- USD 300
- Fee stated on the official visa categories page; confirm current amount before applying.
- Maximum stay
- 6 months (renewable after expiry)
- Extension
- Yes – renewable after the visa expires; extension fee USD 700
- Work rights
- Permitted, but limited to the approved assignment and requires Commissioner of Labour approval
- Where to apply
- Online via the eVisa portal, from outside Solomon Islands
Who it is for
- Foreign nationals on short-term or fixed engagements with a Solomon Islands employer
Requirements
- Support from the Labour Department
- Valid passport
- Employment/engagement details
How to apply
Apply through the Immigration Division with Labour Department support and employment details. For urgent short assignments an Emergency Employment visa (30 days, up to four entries a year) is available separately.
Documents you may need
- Valid passport (minimum 6 months' validity)
- Valid work permit from the Commissioner of Labour
- Letter of Support from the Labour Division
- Police report from the country of origin
- Medical report from the country of origin
- Sponsor letter of indemnity
- Completed employment visa form via the eVisa portal
Frequently asked questions
Yes. The Short-Term Employment Visa requires both a valid work permit from the Commissioner of Labour and a Letter of Support from the Labour Division before it can be granted; the visa alone does not authorise work.
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.