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Verified June 2026

Do Solomon Islanders need ETIAS?

Yes

Yes. Solomon Islands citizens are visa-exempt for short stays, so once ETIAS launches they will need an ETIAS authorisation to enter the Schengen area.

Needs ETIAS?
Yes
Cost
€20
Validity
3 yrs
From
Q4 2026

The Solomon Islands' citizens can visit the Schengen area without a visa for short stays, and that visa-free access is why ETIAS will apply. ETIAS is an online authorisation, not a visa.

ETIAS does not change the 90-days-in-180 rule; it is a pre-travel requirement completed online before you board.

Passport requirements

Your Solomon Islands passport must be valid for at least three months beyond your intended departure from Europe and issued within the previous 10 years. ETIAS is bound to a single passport, so reapply if you renew your document.

How Solomon Islanders will apply

When ETIAS launches, Solomon Islanders will apply online on the official EU portal, pay €20 (free under 18 or over 70), and receive an authorisation linked to their passport for up to 3 years. It is not a visa - see what ETIAS is and how it differs from a visa.

ETIAS gets Solomon Islanders to the border; it does not extend the stay. Check how many days are left with the free 90/180 calculator.

Frequently asked questions

Do Solomon Islanders need ETIAS?

Yes. Solomon Islands citizens are visa-exempt for short stays, so once ETIAS launches they will need an ETIAS authorisation to enter the Schengen area.

How much will ETIAS cost Solomon Islanders?

€20 per application, free for travellers under 18 or over 70. One authorisation lasts up to 3 years. See ETIAS cost.

When will Solomon Islanders need ETIAS from?

From the launch of ETIAS, expected in the last quarter of 2026. No exact date is set yet - track it on the ETIAS start date page.

Does ETIAS change the 90-day limit for Solomon Islanders?

No. ETIAS lets you travel, but the 90/180-day rule still caps short stays at 90 days in any 180. Plan it with the 90/180 calculator.

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