Solomon Islands to Papua New Guinea: Visa Requirements 2026

Entry Requirement — 2026
🇸🇧 Solomon Islands 🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
Visa on Arrival

Visa on arrival available. Duration set at immigration.

Solomon Islands passport holders are eligible for a visa on arrival in Papua New Guinea. The visa is issued at the border — no pre-application needed. Fees are typically payable in USD or local currency at the port of entry. Both countries have a comparable cost of living (index ~52, NYC=100).

Solomon Islands Passport Strength

84 Visa-free
27 Visa on arrival
53 e-Visa
35 Visa required

Entry Details — Papua New Guinea

Entry type
Visa on Arrival
A visa is issued at the border upon arrival — no pre-application needed.
Maximum stay
Varies — check destination
Per entry. Extension may be possible in-country.
Cost of living — Papua New Guinea
52.0
Index vs NYC=100 · Full data →
Income tax — Papua New Guinea
42%
Top marginal rate · All tax rates →
Digital nomad visa
Not available
No dedicated digital nomad visa programme.
Monthly budget (comfortable)
~$1,300/month
Estimated for a single expat · Budget tool →

Other Oceania Destinations — Solomon Islands Passport

Cost of Living & Tax Overview

Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands have a broadly similar cost of living (index 52 vs 54, NYC=100).
Papua New Guinea cost of living guide →
Tax rates in Papua New Guinea — income, corporate & VAT →

Frequently Asked Questions

Do Solomon Islands citizens need a visa to visit Papua New Guinea?+

Solomon Islands passport holders currently have Visa on Arrival access to Papua New Guinea. A visa is issued at the border upon arrival — no pre-application needed.

How long can Solomon Islands passport holders stay in Papua New Guinea?+

The maximum stay is determined by the visa category granted at the Papua New Guinea embassy. Single-entry visas typically allow 30–90 days; multi-entry visas vary.

Is there a digital nomad visa for Papua New Guinea?+

Pas de nomad visa dédié. Long-stay visa standard disponible (90 jours, renouvelable hors Schengen). Revenu minimum non défini officiellement.

What is the cost of living in Papua New Guinea?+

The cost of living index for Papua New Guinea is 52.0 (NYC=100). See the entry details section for an estimated monthly expat budget. For detailed price breakdowns visit the full cost of living guide for Papua New Guinea.

What documents are required for Solomon Islands citizens to enter Papua New Guinea?+

A valid Solomon Islands passport is the minimum requirement. Since entry is visa on arrival, no additional visa is needed for short stays.

Data source: Passport Index 2026 (github.com/imorte/passport-index-data, MIT). Visa requirements change without notice — always verify with the official embassy before travel. Last updated April 2026. Not legal or immigration advice.