Solomon Islands and Hong Kong SAR to Implement Visa-Free Travel Arrangement
Solomon Islands and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) of the People’s Republic of China will officially implement a reciprocal visa-free travel arrangement, effective 26 August 2026.
The arrangement follows the successful exchange of diplomatic Notes between the Solomon Islands Embassy in Beijing and the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
The agreement marks another important milestone in strengthening the friendly relations between Solomon Islands and HKSAR.
Under the agreement, nationals of Solomon Islands holding valid Solomon Islands passports and permanent residents of Hong Kong SAR holding valid HKSAR passports will be exempt from visa requirements for entry, exit, transit and temporary stays in each other’s territories.
Visitors will be permitted to stay for up to 30 days on each visit without the need to obtain a visa.
The visa-free arrangement is expected to promote greater people-to-people exchanges, facilitate tourism, encourage business and investment opportunities and strengthen cooperation in areas of mutual interest.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade acknowledges the efforts of the Solomon Islands Embassy in Beijing and the authorities of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region in concluding this agreement.