Solomon Islands Passport Documents Checklist
Solomon Islands passports are issued by the Immigration Division (immigration.gov.sb). This page lists the document types, the forms you file and how long processing takes. Verified against the Solomon Islands Immigration Division, October 2026.
The 15-second answer
There are six travel-document types: the Ordinary Passport and the ePassport for citizens, the Official and Diplomatic Passports for government officials, the Emergency Certificate for non-citizens who urgently need to return home, and the Travel Identity Document for citizens abroad or infants born overseas. Applications use the passport Application Form, Form A and a Statutory Declaration Form; processing takes at least two weeks.
Document types
| Type | Who it is for |
|---|---|
| Ordinary Passport | Citizens. Submit the forms, documents, application fee, and a photo and fingerprint capture. |
| ePassport | Citizens. You must appear in person before an Immigration Officer at the Passports Unit; applications are made in person in Solomon Islands. |
| Official Passport | Government officials. Requires approval from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs before processing. |
| Diplomatic Passport | Government officials. Requires approval from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs before processing. |
| Emergency Certificate | Non-citizens who urgently need travel documents to return to their home country. |
| Travel Identity Document | Citizens abroad who have lost their passport, or infants born overseas who need travel documents. |
Forms you file
- passport Application Form — to apply for a new Ordinary Passport and for an emergency passport.
- Form A — Application for Ordinary / Official / Diplomatic Passport.
- Statutory Declaration Form — a sworn statement to support your passport or visa application.
Applying for an Ordinary Passport
- Submit the necessary forms and documents, the application fee, and complete a photo and fingerprint capture.
- Processing takes at least two weeks.
Applying for an Official or Diplomatic Passport
- Obtain the approved application forms from the Immigration Division website.
- Attach the relevant documents and your ordinary passport (if you hold one), and complete the necessary parts of the form.
- Submit the form to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for the Minister or Permanent Secretary's recommendation.
- Lodge the application at the Immigration Office for assessment (assessment, vetting, approval, then data and printing).
Replacing or renewing
- Lost passport: submit the forms, report the loss to the police, pay the fee, and appear in person for assessment.
- Damaged passport: complete all forms, attach the damaged passport, and pay the fee before submitting for assessment.
- Renewal: submit all forms, attach the expired passport, pay the fee, and submit in person for assessment.
Processing time
Every service above states a processing time of at least two weeks. Plan for that window before booking travel, and confirm current timing with the Immigration Division when you lodge.
The photograph
For Solomon Islands, the passport photo is captured on site as part of the application (photo and fingerprint capture) — the official pages do not publish a photo size. If you are preparing a photo for another document, check the format on the photo size chart, use the passport photo checker and see the at-home photo guide; validity rules are in the validity guide.
Frequently asked questions
How long does a Solomon Islands passport take?
Processing takes at least two weeks for every service, including the Ordinary Passport, Official and Diplomatic Passports, the Emergency Certificate and the Travel Identity Document.
What is a Solomon Islands Travel Identity Document?
It is issued to Solomon Islands citizens abroad who have lost their passport, or to infants born overseas who need travel documents.
Who is an Emergency Certificate for?
It is issued to non-citizens who urgently need travel documents to return to their home country.
Do I have to appear in person for a Solomon Islands ePassport?
Yes. Applicants for an ePassport must appear in person before an Immigration Officer at the Passports Unit; applications must be made in person in Solomon Islands.
Does an Official or Diplomatic Passport need extra approval?
Yes. Both require approval from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs before the application is processed.
What forms do I need?
The passport Application Form (for a new Ordinary Passport or an emergency passport), Form A (Ordinary / Official / Diplomatic) and a Statutory Declaration Form.
Browse every checklist on the checklists hub, and prepare any photos with the photo size chart.
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Source note: the document types, the three forms, the two-week processing time, the ePassport in-person rule and the lost/damaged/renewal steps are from the Solomon Islands Immigration Division, immigration.gov.sb/passports/ and immigration.gov.sb/official-passport/ (checked October 2026). The official pages do not publish a passport photo size; the photo and fingerprint are captured on site.