🇸🇧 Solomon Islands · Artist Entertainer

Entertainer Visa (Filmmaker Non-Commercial) — requirements, costs & how to apply

Official source Updated 2026-06-22 · Government page ↗

Who is eligible

Minimum monthly income€44
Minimum annual salary€131
Job offerRequired
Employer sponsorRequired

Costs

Application / consular fee€186

Duration & renewal

Initial stay: 24 months. Does not lead directly to permanent residence.

Documents

  • Submit Film Maker Non-Commercial application to Director of Government Communication Unit
  • Fill in Entertainer Film Maker Non-Commercial form in eVisa portal
  • Submit valid biopage and details
  • Letter of Indemnity/Sponsor Letter
  • Submit approval letter from the Director of Government Communication Unit
  • Pay online fee
  • Pay visa application fee
  • Who Should Apply
  • Independent filmmakers, researchers, and cultural documentarians not profiting from their content
  • How to Apply
  • A Letter of Support from the Director of Government Communication Unit is required, confirming approval of the non-commercial project

Who can apply

Open to all nationalities.

How to apply

  1. Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
  2. Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://immigration.gov.sb/entertainer-visa-film-maker-non-commercial/.

Frequently asked

How much income do I need?

You must show €44.

Does this visa lead to permanent residence?

No — it does not lead directly to permanent residence.

Sources & verification

Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.

No direct PR path

“Visto de artista/atleta/entertainer = autorização temporária ligada ao contrato/engajamento/evento; a fonte não confere residência permanente (PR=rota separada). not_applicable. Programa: Submit Film Maker Non-Commercial application to Director of Government Communication Unit.”

Open to all nationalities

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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-22.

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