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Solomon Islands and Hong Kong SAR Implement Reciprocal Visa-Free Travel Arrangement

Nationals of Solomon Islands holding valid Solomon Islands passports and permanent residents of Hong Kong SAR holding valid HKSAR passports are exempt from visa requirements for entry, exit, transit, and temporary stays in each other's territories. Visitors may stay for up to 30 days per visit without a visa.

🇭🇰 Hong Kong2 versionsUpdated 26 Aug 2026

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Hong KongVisa-Free TravelEffectiveEffective 26 Aug 2026

Hong Kong SAR Passport Holders Granted Visa-Free Access to Nicaragua and Solomon Islands, Reciprocal Arrangements for Their Nationals Visiting Hong Kong

What changed

The Hong Kong Immigration Department announced new visa-free travel rules that apply to both sides. People with Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) passports can now visit Nicaragua without a visa for up to 30 days. They will also be able to visit the Solomon Islands without a visa from 26 August 2026. This also allows people from Nicaragua and the Solomon Islands to enter Hong Kong without a visa for up to 30 days. This rule also starts on 26 August 2026.

Published 27 Jul 2026Effective 26 Aug 2026Immigration Department, Hong Kong