🇸🇧 Solomon Islands visa requirements for Kenyan citizens
Yes — Kenyan citizens need a visa to enter Solomon Islands, normally arranged through an embassy or consulate before traveling.
Entry rules for Kenya passport holders
Kenyan citizens must obtain a visa before traveling to Solomon Islands. Applications generally go through a Solomon Islands embassy or consulate and require a completed form, passport photos, proof of accommodation and onward travel, and sometimes travel insurance. Start the process several weeks before your planned trip, as processing times vary.
Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official Solomon Islands immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.
How this compares
The Kenyan passport ranks #126 worldwide, opening 70 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (39 visa-free, 29 with a visa on arrival and 2 with an eTA). Solomon Islands is not among them — it is one of the 95 destinations that still require an embassy visa or an application before departure.
The reverse trip is easier: Solomon Islands citizens can enter Kenya eta required.
Across Melanesia as a whole, 3 of 4 destinations are open to Kenyan travelers without arranging a visa in advance.
About Solomon Islands
- Capital
- Honiara
- Region
- Melanesia
- Currency
- Solomon Islands dollar ($)
- Languages
- English
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Frequently asked questions
Do Kenyan citizens need a visa for Solomon Islands?
Yes — Kenyan citizens need a visa to enter Solomon Islands, normally arranged through an embassy or consulate before traveling.
What currency is used in Solomon Islands?
The currency in Solomon Islands is the Solomon Islands dollar ($). The capital city is Honiara.
Is this information up to date?
Current status: Visa required for Kenyan citizens traveling to Solomon Islands. This page is built from the open Passport Index dataset, which was last updated on 2025-01-12. Visa rules can change between dataset updates, so always confirm with the Solomon Islands embassy or immigration authority before booking.
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Source data last updated 2025-01-12.