🇸🇧 Solomon Islands · Employer-sponsored work
Working Resident Visa (Long-Term) — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum annual salary | SBD 450 |
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Criminal record | Clean record / police clearance |
| Age range | 14–65 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €465 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 24 months. Does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Documents
- Fill in Long-Term Employment Visa form in eVisa portal
- Submit valid passport biopage and details
- Submit valid work permit from the Solomon Islands Commissioner of Labour
- Police report (latest report from country of origin)
- Medical report (latest report from country of origin)
- Marriage Certificate (if applicable)
- Sponsor letter of Indemnity
- Pay online fee
- Pay visa application fee
- Who Should Apply
- This visa is intended for expatriates who have secured long-term employment with an organization or company operating in the Solomon Islands
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/working-resident-visa-long-term-employment/.
Frequently asked
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.
“Working Resident Visa ... Visa fee: $450 USD ... Visa Requirements ... Character requirements for the visa (page lists fees and requirement headings only; no salary threshold stated)”
“This visa is intended for expatriates who have secured long-term employment with an organization or company operating in the Solomon Islands. ... Submit valid work permit from the Solomon Islands Commissioner of Labour. ... Applicants must obtain a valid work permit and provide a Letter of Support from the Labour Division confirming approval of the position. ... Sponsor letter of Indemnity.”
“Police report (latest report from country of origin).”
“Working Resident Visa (Long-Term Employment) page lists visa fee and requirement headings; silent on permanent residence.”
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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 2026-06-24.