Is It Safe to Travel to Solomon Islands in 2026?
Solomon Islands - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Last updated: · Source: U.S. Department of State
Solomon Islands, also known simply as the Solomons, is an archipelagic country consisting of six major islands and over 1,000 smaller islands in Melanesia, Oceania, to the north-east of Australia. It is adjacent to Bougainville to the west, New Caledonia and Vanuatu to the south-east, Fiji, Tuvalu, and Wallis and Futuna to the east, and the Federated States of Micronesia and Nauru to the north.
Is It Safe to Travel to Solomon Islands in 2026?
Solomon Islands is currently rated Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution by the U.S. Department of State. Exercise increased caution traveling to Solomon Islands due to risks to health, unexploded ordinance, crime, and civil unrest. Mosquito-borne diseases such as malaria and dengue fever are widespread, and medical facilities outside of Honiara are under-resourced. Unexploded ordinance from World War II remains a significant hazard, and caution is advised even in areas reported to be cleared. Honiara has a higher risk of petty crime, including break-ins, robbery, and sexual assault targeting foreigners.
Key concerns cited in the advisory:
- health
- crime
- civil_unrest
The overall security situation has been worsening recently. Contributing factors: Civil unrest can arise with little notice, especially during political developments., Petty crime is common in some parts of Solomon Islands, with Honiara being particularly at risk..
Traveler Impact
Solo travelers face significant risks from petty crime, particularly in Honiara, where incidents of robbery and sexual assault targeting foreigners are reported.
Business travelers may encounter operational disruptions due to civil unrest and should remain vigilant in urban areas known for petty crime.
Families with children face challenges due to limited healthcare access outside Honiara and the risk of mosquito-borne diseases like malaria and dengue fever.
Remote workers may find reliable connectivity in urban areas, but should be cautious of health risks and potential civil unrest affecting their safety.
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of State, the CDC, the World Bank Worldwide Governance Indicators, and Freedom House. All sources are updated regularly and cross-referenced to provide a composite safety picture for Solomon Islands.
Regional Safety Breakdown
▶Level 3 — Reconsider Travel4 regions
▶Hell’s Point
High-risk area for unexploded ordinance and crime.
▶New Georgia group of islands
▶Russell Islands
▶Tulagi Island
▶Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution1 region
▶Honiara
Honiara has a higher risk of petty crime, including break-ins, robbery, and sexual assault.
Solomon Islands has 5 distinct regions with varying advisory levels. Risk conditions differ significantly by area.
▶Safety and Stability Ratings
Threat Severity (0-10 scale)
Solomon Islands has an overall threat severity of 4.3 out of 10. Crime risk is rated 6.0/10, terrorism risk 0.0/10, and kidnapping risk 0.0/10.
Governance Indicators (World Bank, percentile)
Political Stability▶
Measures the likelihood that the government will be destabilized or overthrown by unconstitutional or violent means, including politically-motivated violence and terrorism. Higher percentile means greater stability.
Rule of Law▶
Captures perceptions of the extent to which agents have confidence in and abide by the rules of society, including the quality of contract enforcement, property rights, the police, and the courts, as well as the likelihood of crime and violence.
Control of Corruption▶
Captures perceptions of the extent to which public power is exercised for private gain, including both petty and grand forms of corruption, as well as capture of the state by elites and private interests.
Government Effectiveness▶
Captures perceptions of the quality of public services, the quality of the civil service and the degree of its independence from political pressures, the quality of policy formulation and implementation, and the credibility of the government's commitment to such policies.
Regulatory Quality▶
Captures perceptions of the ability of the government to formulate and implement sound policies and regulations that permit and promote private sector development.
Voice & Accountability▶
Captures perceptions of the extent to which a country's citizens are able to participate in selecting their government, as well as freedom of expression, freedom of association, and a free media.
Data from World Bank Worldwide Governance Indicators (2023).
Freedom Status: Free — scored 75/100 by Freedom House (2024). View full freedom profile →
▶Entry Requirements and Health
Entry Information
Visa
Check embassy for details
Currency
Solomon Islands Dollar (SBD)
Language
English
Notable restrictions:
- drug possession illegal including medical marijuana
- e-cigarettes prohibited
Vaccinations
Recommended:
⚠ Malaria Risk: moderate
Recommended medications: Atovaquone-proguanil, doxycycline, mefloquine, tafenoquine
Active health notices:
- watchGlobal Measles: Measles cases are rising in many countries around the world. All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, according to CDC's measles vaccination recommendations for international travel.
Vaccination data sourced from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Consult a travel health professional before your trip.
Common Questions About Traveling to Solomon Islands
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More Solomon Islands Data
Free — 75/100 on the Freedom House index.
Governance indicators including rule of law, corruption control, and regulatory quality.
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