Solomon Islands has no embassy in Washington. Its only presence in the United States is the Permanent Mission to the United Nations in New York, on Second Avenue near the UN building. It is a diplomatic mission rather than a consulate, so ask what it can handle before relying on it.
Quick facts
In practice, passports are issued in Honiara, and a citizen abroad usually works through a relative there or deals with it during a visit. English is an official language, so no translation is needed, which helps considerably at this distance.
Where things are handled
| Need | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Passport | Honiara | Ask the mission whether it can assist |
| Emergency travel document | Ask the UN mission | Capacity is limited |
| Entry for visitors | Permit on arrival | See the visa page |
| Civil certificates | Honiara | Through a relative |
| U.S. help inside the country | U.S. Embassy, Honiara | Opened in 2023 |
That last row is recent enough that many guides miss it: the United States opened an embassy in Honiara in 2023, having covered the country from Port Moresby for decades. For an American in difficulty there, that changes where to go.
How to proceed
- Contact the Permanent Mission in New York and ask what it can handle.
- Expect a passport matter to be dealt with in Honiara.
- Establish whether a relative there can act for you.
- Gather your existing passport and evidence of citizenship.
- Use a tracked service and allow for slow Pacific postage.
- Keep copies of everything before it travels.
Documents to have ready
- Current or most recent Solomon Islands passport.
- Birth certificate or other evidence of citizenship.
- Proof of your status in the United States.
- Photographs, in case they are requested.
- Contact details for a relative in Honiara.
- Police report where a passport was lost.
Where to enquire
At the Permanent Mission of Solomon Islands to the United Nations, on Second Avenue in New York.
No offices currently listed.
Additional notes
A UN mission is not a consulate
Some permanent missions assist nationals in practice; none are obliged to. Ask rather than assume.
The new U.S. embassy
Honiara has had one since 2023. Older advice pointing Americans to Papua New Guinea is out of date.
English is an official language
No translation needed in either direction.
Plan around Honiara
For most document needs, the realistic route runs through the country itself.