Solomon Islands

Arrival in the Solomon Islands involves vessel clearance by Customs, border checks by Immigration and biosecurity declarations. Customs’ official page says vessels must be cleared on both arrival and departure. Confirm crew entry permission and inspections of food, plants and animal products separately with the relevant authorities.

Noonsite’s November 2025 yacht information for the Solomon Islands says there are five official ports of entry and highlights Noro, Taro and Lata. The third-party guidance advises confirming that officials will be on duty before arrival. This is not an official port list; do not assume every commercial port can clear visiting yachts.

Noonsite’s Solomon Islands yacht information says Customs should receive vessel details three days before arrival and that Immigration should be contacted in advance. Forms and submission channels vary by port; confirm with the selected port. This timing comes from a third-party yacht guide, not an official notice.

Check visa, crew permission and port-of-entry requirements with the Solomon Islands Border Control Unit. US travel advice recommends that visiting yachts obtain a visitor permit, but the corresponding local online application text was not verified in this review. Do not sail in or go ashore without written confirmation.

Solomon Islands Customs regulations provide an arrival/departure report for yachts and small craft. The master must provide vessel registration, master and crew numbers, arrival/departure times, previous and next ports, route, firearms/ammunition, controlled medicines and onboard stores, and submit the form to the Customs boarding officer. Clear the vessel at an authorized port of entry. The published form does not explain all ports, fees or how particular items are handled; confirm these details with Customs in advance.

Solomon Islands Biosecurity guidance for travellers applies to people arriving by sea, including yacht crew. It requires declaration of food, fruit and vegetables, plants/seeds, animals and animal products, pet food, honey, soil and equipment that may carry pests or pathogens. Inspectors may require non-compliant items to be treated or disposed of, potentially at the vessel’s expense; some items require import permits. Follow the latest official list.

The Solomon Islands Customs yacht arrival/departure report requires declaration of firearms/ammunition, controlled medicines and onboard stores. Biosecurity authorities explicitly require all sea arrivals, including yacht crew, to declare risk goods such as food, animals/animal products and plants/plant products. Failure to declare may lead to penalties. Available material does not fully explain permits or sealing arrangements for firearms, medicines and vessel stores; check with Customs and the relevant authorities before departure.

Solomon Islands immigration regulations require a yacht arriving at a designated port to give the Immigration Officer approved maritime pre-arrival notification and approval documents. If the approved electronic pre-arrival system is not used, the prescribed arrival notice must be submitted no later than the end of the first working day after arrival. Customs separately requires a yacht/small-craft arrival/departure report. Confirm designated ports and electronic reporting availability with Immigration and Customs before departure.

Solomon Islands Customs requires foreign vessels to clear on arrival and departure. Ask Customs and the receiving port for current yacht customs, overtime, port and agent charges. An amount not being listed on the Customs website does not mean clearance is free.