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Solomon Islands - Consular Information Sheet
July 9, 1993
Country Description: The Solomon Islands form an archipelago in the
southwest Pacific about 1200 miles northeast of Australia. The capital is
Honiara on the island of Guadalcanal. The Solomon Islands is a
parliamentary democracy within the British Commonwealth. Tourism facilities
are limited, and outside of Honiara may be of poor quality.
Passports, onward/return tickets and proof of sufficient funds are required.
Visitors' permits are issued on arrival for stays of up to two months in a
one-year period. For further information travelers may consult the British
Embassy at 3100 Massachusetts Avenue N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008, tel.
(202) 462-1340 or British consulates in other cities.
Medical Facilities: Medical facilities are generally adequate. Hospitals
and pharmacies are limited to population centers and missions. The
incidence of malaria is extremely high. Many visitors begin taking malarial
suppressants before arrival. Doctors and hospitals often expect immediate
cash payments for health services. U.S. medical insurance is not always
valid outside the United States. Supplemental medical insurance with
specific overseas coverage has proved to be useful. Information on health
matters is available from the Centers for Disease Control's international
travelers hotline at (404) 332-4559.
Information on Crime: Major crimes against travelers are not common, though
petty crimes against property frequently occur in the capital city, Honiara.
The loss or theft abroad of a U.S. passport should be reported immediately
to the local police, and the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate. Useful
information on guarding valuables and protecting personal security while
traveling abroad is provided in the Department of State pamphlet "A Safe
Trip Abroad." It is available from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S.
Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402.
Drug Penalties: Travelers are subject to the laws and legal practices of
the country in which they are traveling. Penalties for possession, use and
trafficking in illegal drugs are strict and convicted offenders can expect
lengthy jail sentences and fines.
Registration: Americans who register at the U.S. Embassy may obtain updated
information on travel and security within the area.
Embassy Location: The U.S. Embassy is located on Mud Alley in Honiara. The
mailing address is P.O. Box 561 Honiara, the Solomon Islands. The telephone
number is (677) 23-890. There is a consul/charge d'affaires resident in
Honiara who performs consular services for U.S. citizens. The U.S.
Ambassador is resident in Port Moresby, New Guinea.
No. 93-191
This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated November 23, 1992 to
include information on reporting the loss or theft of a U.S. passport.