Solomon Islands Health Declaration

Q: What is the Solomon Islands Health Declaration?

The Solomon Islands Health Declaration is the Traveller's Public Health Declaration card required for many arriving passengers. It collects basic health, recent-travel and contact details so health officers can screen arrivals. You can complete the declaration online or on arrival; see the Ministry advisory at solomons.gov.sb . Apply now to pre-submit and get guided help.

Q: Who needs the Solomon Islands Health Declaration?

All international travellers who clear arrival health or immigration checks usually need to complete the declaration; children must be registered by a parent or guardian. Some groups (Solomon Islands nationals, diplomatic passport holders, crew on duty, and strictly airside transit passengers) are commonly exempt. See the immigration and biosecurity pages for details and exemptions: Biosecurity Travellers .

Q: What happens if I arrive without a valid Solomon Islands Health Declaration?

If you arrive without the declaration you may be directed to complete it at the port of entry which can delay clearance, inspections or transfers. In some cases health staff may perform additional screening; failure to declare biosecurity items can lead to fines or confiscation. To avoid delays, pre-submit via Apply now .

Q: Can I edit or correct my declaration after submission?

You can usually update contact or itinerary details before travel if the online service allows edits; if you need to correct health or travel history after submission contact support or use the official arrival desk to notify health officers on arrival. Keep your submission reference handy.

Q: Is a departure Solomon Islands Health Declaration also required?

No — the Health Declaration is an arrival/public-health screening measure. Recent advisories show routine COVID entry checks were relaxed as of early 2026, but arrival declarations remain part of screening at many ports. Check the Ministry notice at solomons.gov.sb for current policy.

Q: Which airports and seaports accept this document?

Present your confirmation to health/immigration officers at the point of entry. The principal international airport is Honiara International Airport (HIR) . Arrivals by sea present the declaration at the commercial port or the nearest official seaport; provincial ports handle inter-island arrivals. Check your carrier and local port information in advance.

Q: Can I apply from my mobile phone?

Yes — the guided online submission is mobile-friendly and support is available if you have difficulty. We recommend saving a screenshot or PDF of your confirmation offline because island internet access can be limited. Start on mobile now .

Q: How far in advance should I apply for the declaration?

You may complete the declaration on arrival or pre-submit shortly before travel. For convenience and to avoid delays at departure check-in, pre-submit within 24–72 hours of your flight where possible. Apply now and get a submission receipt to show at airline check-in.

Q: What is the step-by-step application process?

The typical steps are: 1) Open the online declaration or use DoVisa, 2) Enter passport and contact details and recent travel history, 3) Answer the health screening questions and declare biosecurity items, 4) Submit and save your confirmation (PDF/screenshot) to present at check-in and arrival. Need help? Apply now for guided completion.

Q: Do children need their own Solomon Islands Health Declaration?

Yes. Each traveller, including infants and minors, must be listed on a declaration — a parent or guardian completes the form on their behalf. Provide each child's passport details and the guardian's contact information so health officials can process family arrivals smoothly.

Complete your Solomon Islands Health Declaration online or at arrival — guided submission with official guidance and mobile support.

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What Is the Solomon Islands Health Declaration?

The Solomon Islands Health Declaration is the Traveller's Public Health Declaration card required by Solomon Islands health and immigration authorities for incoming passengers. Historically provided onboard or at the port of entry, the declaration collects basic health information, recent travel history and vaccination status so local public health teams can assess risk on arrival. The requirement has been managed by the Solomon Islands Ministry of Health and Medical Services in coordination with immigration and biosecurity.

You can complete the declaration on arrival at points of entry, or pre-fill the details online or via an authorised service to speed up processing. When processed you receive an electronic confirmation (email/PDF) or an acknowledged submission receipt which some airlines may check at departure; immigration and health officers will review the submission on arrival at the port of entry. Official notices and the Ministry advisory are published on the Solomon Islands government site (solomons.gov.sb).

The declaration is distinct from a visa — it does not grant entry by itself and does not replace passport or visa requirements. In recent years the Solomon Islands relaxed routine COVID-19 vaccination checks; as of early 2026 travellers no longer face routine COVID proof checks though a health declaration card remains required in many arrival processes. The declaration is a public-health screening tool, not an immigration permit.

Key facts: declaration is normally completed online or on arrival, it is processed by health/immigration officers at arrival, and it supports biosecurity checks. Review general travel rules on Solomon Islands visa information and the government health advisory (official portal). Apply now to pre-submit or get guided help completing your Solomon Islands Health Declaration.

Who Needs the Solomon Islands Health Declaration?

Who Needs It

All international travellers arriving to Solomon Islands who will clear arrival health or immigration checks
Tourists, business visitors and returning Solomon Islanders when requested by health officials
Children and minors (a parent or guardian completes the declaration on their behalf)

Who Is Exempt

Solomon Islands nationals (when not required by an arriving health officer)
Diplomatic and official passport holders on government business
Airline and vessel crew on active official duty
Transit passengers who remain airside and do not clear Solomon Islands immigration

Solomon Islands Entry Requirements & Restrictions

Passport Validity

Your passport should be valid for at least 6 months from your date of arrival and contain blank pages for entry and exit stamps. See local guidance in the immigration passport guidelines.

Vaccination & Yellow Fever

Yellow fever vaccination is required if you arrive from or transit through a country with risk of yellow fever transmission — carry the official certificate. Routine COVID-19 vaccination proof is no longer required in most cases as reflected in recent advisories; check CDC Solomon Islands and the Ministry notice for updates.

Customs, Biosecurity & Prohibited Items

You must declare animals, animal products, plants and other biosecurity risk items on arrival. Importation of narcotics, pornography and other prohibited goods is prohibited; limits apply to tobacco and alcohol. See the Solomon Islands biosecurity and customs pages for full lists.

Health Services & Insurance

Medical facilities are limited outside Honiara — travel medical insurance is strongly recommended. Seek immediate attention if unwell and notify arrival health staff. See travel health advice at SafeTravel and the CDC destination page.

Screening & Arrival Checks

Arrival screening may include temperature checks and review of your Traveller's Public Health Declaration. Failure to declare biosecurity items can lead to fines, confiscation or legal action; follow the guidance at arrival.

Travel Tips for Solomon Islands Visitors

The Solomon Islands are an archipelago in the South Pacific with the main international gateway at Honiara on Guadalcanal. Travel between islands is by domestic flight, ferry or boat — plan transfers in advance.

Currency: Solomon Islands Dollar (SBD). US dollars (USD) may be accepted at larger hotels and tour operators, but carry local SBD for everyday purchases.
Language: English is an official language; Solomon Islands Pijin is widely spoken — English is commonly used in tourism and at government points.
Time zone: Solomon Islands Time is GMT+11 (UTC+11).
Main airport: Honiara International Airport (HIR) is the principal international gateway for most travellers.
Biosecurity: Declare food, plants, animals and soil on arrival — strict controls protect local agriculture and reefs.
Health: Bring insect repellent and malaria guidance if visiting remote islands; medical facilities outside Honiara are limited.
Customs: Do not import prohibited items such as narcotics or pornography; declare tobacco and alcohol allowances to customs.
Connectivity & cash: ATMs are limited outside Honiara — carry cash and download confirmations (health/flight/hotel) offline before arrival.

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Maya T.Feb 10, 2026

"Pre-submitted the Solomon Islands Health Declaration before my flight to Honiara. The airline checked my submission at departure and immigration processed the receipt smoothly on arrival at HIR."

Oliver N.Jan 27, 2026

"Quick mobile form and clear prompts for recent travel and vaccination fields. Support answered my question about declaring food items before landing in Honiara."

Keisha R.Dec 18, 2025

"Submitted the declaration at the airport kiosk but wish I'd used the online option — the staff were helpful and the process was familiar from the airline check-in."

Jon L.Nov 22, 2025

"Did the form for our family holiday. The team reminded us to screenshot the confirmation and we had no delays with biosecurity checks when we landed."

Hannah W.Oct 30, 2025

"Easy to follow. The declaration asked for recent travel and contact details and the confirmation email arrived quickly — useful before domestic transfers."

Samuel K.Sep 14, 2025

"Filled the declaration on my phone. One field label was a bit unclear about declaring plant products, but support clarified quickly and I updated my submission."

Priyat H.Aug 12, 2025

"Using the Solomon Islands Health Declaration saved time at the arrival health desk. The PDF receipt worked fine when the airline asked at check-in."

Luca V.Jun 3, 2025

"Everything worked, but I had to re-open the confirmation when boarding my domestic ferry to Gizo. Keep a screenshot offline — island connectivity is patchy."

Amelia S.May 9, 2025

"Minor hiccup: the confirmation email took longer than expected to arrive, but the desk accepted the in-app reference number and we were cleared. Resolved by support."