Foreign travel advice

Solomon Islands

Warnings and insurance Summary

Still current at:
1512 April 2024
Updated:
1512 April 2024
Latest update:
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    It is more important than ever to get travel insurance and check it provides sufficient cover. See the FCDO’s guidance on foreign travel advice 

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    Mosquito-borne diseases such as malaria and dengue fever are wide-spread across Solomon Islands. You should follow the advice of travellocal toauthorities, helpthe BritishNational nationalsTravel makeHealth informedNetwork decisions.and FindCentre, outand avoid being bitten by mosquitoes.

    Earthquakes are common in Solomon Islands. To learn more about FCDOwhat travelto advicedo before, during and after an earthquake, see the New Zealand government’s GetReadyGetThru website. . If a major earthquake or landslide occurs close to shore, you should follow the instructions of local authorities, bearing in mind that a tsunami could arrive within minutes.

    FollowFresh and contactsalt FCDOwater travelcrocodiles onand Twitter,sharks Facebookare common. Large crocodiles have been seen offshore at beaches near Honiara. Be cautious of local dogs, which can be aggressive. See Dangerous wildlife

    Although andthere’s Instagramno recent history of terrorism in the Solomon Islands, attacks can’t be ruled out. See Terrorism.

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    If whenyou’re thisabroad adviceand isyou updated. need emergency help from the UK government, contact the nearest British embassy, consulate or high commission.

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