Source: U.S. Department of State. Figures are as published; refusal rates are not individual odds of refusal/approval. Wait times are estimated appointment waits, not real-time.

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Solomon Islands

Recently updated Site check date is when we last retrieved published figures. Official source dates may differ — always verify with the issuing authority.
Site: 2026-10-02T18:08:46Z
Official: FY2025

Country Overview

FY2025
7.84%
FY2024
5.00%
Change vs FY2024 (pp)
+2.84 pp
Rank
#179/198

Rank is based solely on the published Adjusted B Visa Refusal Rate for the selected fiscal year. It is a neutral ordering of official figures, not a judgment about any nationality or applicant.

Annual Refusal Rate

Data table (accessible alternative to chart)
Fiscal year Adjusted refusal rate Change vs prior FY YoY
FY2006 14.30% — —
FY2007 5.00% -9.30 pp -65.03%
FY2008 6.50% +1.50 pp +30%
FY2009 17.00% +10.50 pp +161.54%
FY2010 10.70% -6.30 pp -37.06%
FY2011 13.10% +2.40 pp +22.43%
FY2012 5.40% -7.70 pp -58.78%
FY2013 12.70% +7.30 pp +135.19%
FY2014 5.40% -7.30 pp -57.48%
FY2015 7.26% +1.86 pp +34.44%
FY2016 4.28% -2.98 pp -41.05%
FY2017 16.79% +12.51 pp +292.29%
FY2018 3.57% -13.22 pp -78.74%
FY2019 2.20% -1.37 pp -38.38%
FY2020 9.09% +6.89 pp +313.18%
FY2021 0.00% -9.09 pp -100%
FY2022 7.69% +7.69 pp —
FY2023 4.35% -3.34 pp -43.43%
FY2024 5.00% +0.65 pp +14.94%
FY2025 7.84% +2.84 pp +56.8%

Refusal rate trend

Data table (accessible alternative to chart) — Refusal rate trend
Fiscal year Adjusted refusal rate
FY2006 14.30%
FY2007 5.00%
FY2008 6.50%
FY2009 17.00%
FY2010 10.70%
FY2011 13.10%
FY2012 5.40%
FY2013 12.70%
FY2014 5.40%
FY2015 7.26%
FY2016 4.28%
FY2017 16.79%
FY2018 3.57%
FY2019 2.20%
FY2020 9.09%
FY2021 0.00%
FY2022 7.69%
FY2023 4.35%
FY2024 5.00%
FY2025 7.84%

U.S. Department of State — fiscal-year refusal statistics · View official source

Country facts

Population
838,645 (2025)
Source
Capital
Honiara
Region
East Asia & Pacific
Currency
—
ISO code
SB
Passport / nationality
Solomon Islands

World Bank — country indicators · Last checked: Oct 3, 2026 · World Bank

Passport overview

Passport mobility summary is not yet available for this nationality.

Indicative summary only. Not a Passport Index mirror and not Timatic. Always verify entry rules with official government and airline sources before travel. This site is not a live policy authority.

U.S. visa processing posts in this country

Official data updated: Sep 17, 2026 · Last checked: Oct 2, 2026

No U.S. visa processing posts listed for this country in the latest Global Visa Wait Times table.

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