Where is solomon island located and do nigerians need a visa to go there?

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Where is solomon island located and do nigerians need a visa to go there?

Answer 1

It is situated in the South Pacific ocean,see map here:

http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/2799.ht...

Yes you do need a visa to enter it.

http://www.commerce.gov.sb/Divisions/Imm...

Answer 2

The Solomon Islands is a country in Melanesia, east of Papua New Guinea, consisting of nearly one thousand islands.

You do not need a visa to go there. That is, unless you plan on living there for several months.

It is believed that Papuan speaking settlers began to arrive around 30,000 BC. With the outbreak of World War II, most planters and traders were evacuated to Australia, and most cultivation ceased. Following the end of World War II, the British colonial government returned.

Commonly referred to as the tensions or the ethnic tension, the initial civil unrest was mainly characterised by fighting between the Isatabu Freedom Movement (also known as the Guadalcanal Revolutionary Army) and the Malaita Eagle Force (as well as the Marau Eagle Force). The Solomon Islands national football team made history by becoming the first team to beat New Zealand into qualifying for a play-off spot against Australia for qualification to the World Cup 2006. On 2 April 2007, the Solomon Islands were struck by a major earthquake followed by a large tsunami. The Solomon Islands are a constitutional monarchy and have a parliamentary system of government.

For local government, the country is divided into 10 administrative areas, of which nine are provinces administered by elected provincial assemblies, and the 10th is the town of Honiara, administered by the Honiara Town Council. Solomon Islands is a member of the United Nations, Commonwealth, South Pacific Commission, South Pacific Forum, International Monetary Fund, and the European Economic Community/African, Caribbean, Pacific Group (EEC/ACP)/(Lome Convention). Although the locally-recruited British Solomon Islands Protectorate Defence Force was part of Allied forces taking part in fighting in the Solomons during World War II, the country has not had any regular military forces since independence. The Solomon Islands is a wide island nation that lies East of Papua New Guinea and consists of many islands: Choiseul, the Shortland Islands; the New Georgia Islands; Santa Isabel; the Russell Islands; Nggela (the Florida Islands); Malaita; Guadalcanal; Sikaiana; Maramasike; Ulawa; Uki; Makira (San Cristobal); Santa Ana; Rennell and Bellona; the Santa Cruz Islands and three remote, tiny outliers, Tikopia, Anuta, and Fatutaka.

Its per capita GDP of $600 ranks Solomon Islands as a lesser developed nation, and more than 75% of its labor force is engaged in subsistence and fishing. As of 2006 the majority 552,438 people on the Solomon Islands are ethnically Melanesian (94.5%), Polynesian (3%) and Micronesian (1.2%) are the two other significant groups. The religion of Solomon Islands is about 97% Christian with following denominations: the Anglican Church of Melanesia 32.8%, Roman Catholic 19%, South Seas Evangelical Church 17%, Seventh-day Adventist 11.2%, United Church 10.3%, Christian Fellowship Church 2.4%, other Christian 4.4%. In the traditional culture of the Solomon Islands, age-old customs are handed down from one generation to the next, allegedly from the ancestral spirits themselves, to form the cultural values to Solomon Islands.

While you are there, I suggest visiting Lau Lagoon. Lau Lagoon is a part of Solomon Islands.

Honaira is probably the best town to stay. You should stay at the King Solomon Hotel. The Honaria tell is good too. The Valelua Island Resort is okay. Don't stay at the Travellers Motel though.

The Solomon Islands form an Archipelago in the southwest Pacific Ocean about 1,200 miles northeast of Australia.  The capital, Honiara, is located on the Island of Guadalcanal.   The Solomon Islands are a parliamentary democracy within the British Commonwealth.  Tourism facilities are limited, particularly outside Honiara.

U.S. passport holders do not require visas to enter the Solomon Islands.  Passports, onward/return tickets and proof of sufficient funds for the duration of stay are required.  Visitor permits are granted upon arrival at Henderson International Airport in Honiara.  Visitors may enter any number of times provided the total period in the Solomon Islands does not exceed 90 days in a 12-month period.  Persons arriving on one-way airline tickets must have documentation stating their business, for example, a work permit if taking if taking up employment in the Solomon Islands.

ince July 24, 2003, the Regional Assistance Mission in the Solomon Islands (RAMSI), a coalition of Pacific Island states that includes military and police forces from Australia and several other Pacific Island nations, has helped the Solomon Islands improve law and order.

Major crimes against travelers are uncommon, although incidences of theft, mugging, and extortion are increasing.  Some 350 RAMSI Police are working alongside Royal Solomon Islands Police (RSIP) to respond to any situation requiring police.

The loss or theft abroad of a U.S. passport should be reported immediately to the local police and to the nearest U.S. Consular Agent in Honiara, or the U.S. Embassy in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea.  If you are the victim of a crime while overseas, in addition to reporting to local police, please contact the U.S. Consular Agent or the U.S. Embassy for assistance.  The Consular Agent or Embassy staff can, for example, assist you to find appropriate medical care, to contact family members or friends, and explain how funds may be transferred.

Hospitals and pharmacies in the Solomon Islands are limited to population centers and missions.  Since 2001, the quality of medical services has deteriorated seriously, although it is expected to improve as the country’s overall condition continues to improve.  The nearest reliable medical facilities are in Australia or New Zealand.  There is a hyperbaric recompression chamber in Honiara at the In-the-Zone Medical Centre, phone [phone] or (677) 23482; however, medical conditions resulting from diving accidents may require medical evacuation to Australia or New Zealand.

The Department of State strongly urges Americans to consult with their medical insurance company prior to traveling abroad to confirm whether their policy applies overseas and whether it will cover emergency expenses such as a medical evacuation.  While in a foreign country, U.S. citizens may encounter road conditions that differ significantly from those in the United States.  The information below concerningthe Solomon Islandsis provided for general reference only, and may not be totally accurate in a particular location or circumstance. Vehicular traffic in the Solomon Islands moves on the left.  Paved roads are found only in and around Honiara, located on Guadalcanal Island.

As there is no direct commercial air service between the United States and the Solomon Islands, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has not assessed the Solomon Islands’ Civil Aviation Authority for compliance with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) aviation safety standards.

The Solomon Islands' customs authorities enforce strict regulations concerning temporary importation into or export from the Solomon Islands of items such as firearms and ammunition, sexually explicit material, and certain prescription drugs.  Other items may be subject to quarantine regulations or import duty.

The Solomon Islands lie in the South Pacific cyclonic trajectory, and are vulnerable to earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and sudden tidal movements.  The Pacific cyclone season extends from November through March.  General information regarding disaster preparedness is available via the Internet from the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) at http://www.fema.gov.

While in a foreign country, a U.S. citizen is subject to that country's laws and regulations, which sometimes differ significantly from those in the United States and may not afford the protections available to the individual under U.S. law.  Penalties for breaking the law can be more severe than in the United States for similar offenses.  Persons violating the Solomon Islandslaws, even unknowingly, may be expelled, arrested or imprisoned.  Penalties for possession of, use of, or trafficking in illegal drugs in the Solomon Islands are severe, and convicted offenders can expect long jail sentences and heavy fines.