🇸🇧 Solomon Islands · Artist Entertainer
Special Exemption Visa (Sportsperson) — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €44 |
| Minimum annual salary | €87 |
| Proof of savings | €262 |
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Criminal record | Clean record / police clearance |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €140 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 12 months. Does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Documents
- Fill in Sportsperson visa form in eVisa portal
- Submit valid passport biopage
- Submit approval permission letter from the Commissioner of Labour
- Sponsor letter of Indemnity from the Sports Clubs or Sports Organizations
- Police report from country of resident
- Medical report
- Who Should Apply
- Athletes, coaches, and sporting staff invited to participate in officially sanctioned sporting events
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://immigration.gov.sb/special-exemption-visa-sportsperson/.
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.
“Police report from country of resident.”
“Visto de artista/atleta/entertainer = autorização temporária ligada ao contrato/engajamento/evento; a fonte não confere residência permanente (PR=rota separada). not_applicable. Programa: This visa is intended for athletes attending competitions, events, or training in the Solomon Islands.”
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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.