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Solomon Islands tourism and border management

Overview

The Solomon Islands is experiencing a recovery in its tourism sector. In 2024, visitor arrivals reached 25,130, which was a 3.3% decrease from the 25,996 visitors recorded in 2023. Returning residents made up 51.5% of arrivals, while Australians were the largest visitor group at 31.9%.

By 2025, international visitor arrivals rose to 28,548, representing a 13.6% increase over 2024 and approaching pre-pandemic levels. To support this growth, the government announced a record tourism budget of SBD 46.4 million for 2026 to fund infrastructure, marketing, and cultural protection.

Additionally, the government has introduced digital reforms, including an Electronic Visa System and the Solomon Islands Border Management System (BMS). These systems allow for online applications and introduce 34 visa categories, including a 30-day visa-free period for approved applicants.

Entities

Solomon Islands · Chris Akosawa · Solomon Islands Government · Solomon Islands National Statistics Office · Tourism Solomons

Timeline

  1. 6 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Solomon Islands implements tourism growth and border reforms

    The Solomon Islands is driving economic growth through increased tourism budgets and the launch of a new electronic visa system to streamline border management and security.

  2. 23 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 6 sources
    Tourism trends show mixed recovery in Solomon Islands and Singapore

    Tourism data shows mixed results: Solomon Islands arrivals reached 25,130 in 2024, a slight dip from 2023, while Singapore saw 9.8 million visitors in early 2026 despite a 1.9% year-on-year decline.

Sources

atqnews.com · economist.com.na · immigration.gov.fj · immigration.gov.sb · islandsbusiness.com · mcit.gov.ws · statistics.gov.sb · sundayisles.islesmedia.net