Pet import requirements for the Solomon Islands

The Solomon Islands at a glance

The detail

For Solomon Islands, start with this checkpoint: from 16 weeks of age. The Solomon Islands is located in the South Western Pacific Ocean. Cargo and passenger-pet routings commonly use HIR.

Import requirements

From 16 weeks of age

A number of countries are not permitted for direct import of animals. A drop list is available to search a country’s eligibility. If eligible, then a document will be available to check the import requirements for each species permitted. See link.

A number of countries are not permitted for direct import of animals. A drop list is available to search a country’s eligibility. If eligible, then a document will be available to check the import requirements for each species permitted. See link.

Biosecurity - Import Requirements

no in formation on “commercial moves”

Pets must be neutered or spayed to enter the Solomon Islands.

Identification and microchip

A microchip is required for entry to the Solomon Islands. This is not on the HCs found, however the application requires identification (microchip, ear tag, brand), we will continue to reseach the requirment with the governing authority.

Rabies and vaccinations

Solomon Islands accepts pets only from rabies free countries. NO rabies vaccine is required, only a state declaration stating no rabies is present in the country of export. Health Certificates suggest that they accept Dogs from NZ, Australia, United Kingdom, Vanuatu & Fiji and Cats from Australia, New Zealand and UK

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Dogs - Vaccinated against distemper, hepatitis, canine, parvovirus and parainfluenza in fection.

NOTE:

• This date must be at least 30 days and not more than twelve months prior to export.

• In the case of puppies receiving a primary course the final vaccination must be given at 12 weeks or age or older.

Cats - Vaccinated against feline enteritis (panleucopaenia) virus

NOTE: This date must be at least one month and not more than twelve months prior to export. The minimum period of one month does not apply in the case or revaccination. Records of previous vaccination history must be attached to this health certificate.

(b) Vaccinated against feline rhinotracheitis virus and feline calicivirus

NOTE: This date must be at least one month and not more than six months prior to export. The minimum period of one month does not apply in the case of revaccination. Records of previous vaccination history must be attached to this health certificate.

Tests and treatments

Not Required

All cats and dogs must be desexed before importation

Dogs - treated for hydatid tapeworm with praziquantel (droncit) at a dose rate of 5 mg/kg within three days of departure.

Treated with an effective broad spectrum anthelmintic within three days of departure.

Washed twice with an in secticide solution licensed for ticks at a seven-day in terval, the last being within three days of departure; This is all correct, I have just added it in bullet points to match the Health Certificate and added more detail per the HC

Dogs:

• In the case of puppies receiving a primary course the final vaccination must be given at 12 weeks of age or older

• Treated for hydatid tapeworm with praziquantel (droncit) at a dose rate of 5mg/kg within 3 days of departure

• Treated with an effective broad spectrum anthelmintic within 3 days of departure

• Washed twice with an in secticide solution licensed for ticks and a 7 day in terval, the last being within 3 days of departure

• Examined within 3 days of departure and found to be free of clinical signs of disease and free of all ectoparasites

Cats - Treated with an anthelmintic effective against roundworms, hookworms and roundworms, hookworms and whip-worms within three days of departure.

Treated twice with fipronil spray @ 6ml/kg at a 14 day in terval, the last being within 48 hours of departure

Cats:

• Vaccinated against feline rhinotracheitis virus and feline calicivirus more than 1 month and less than 6 months prior to export

• Treated with an anthelmintic effective against roundworms, hookworms and whipworms within 3 days of departure

• Treated twice with fipronil spray @ 6ml/kg at a 14 day in terval, the last being within 48 hours of departure

Examined within 3 days of departure and found to be free of clinical signs of disease and free of all ectoparasites

Health certificate and permits

An of ficial Animal Health Certificate is required to accompany all imports of live animals and animal products.

A Statutory Declaration by the owner or agent is required to accompany live animal imports, stating:

A full description of the animal;

That to the best of his/her knowledge the animal is free from all in fectious and contagious diseases;

That the animal has not been in contact with any diseased animals for the 30 days immediately prior to embarkation.

A valid Import Permit is required:

For single importations of animals and animal products the Permit is to be presented at the time of importation.

For multiple importations under one Permit then a copy of the Permit may be presented at the time of importation.

A4 – Animal Health certificate

Import Application

https://www.biosecurity.gov.sb/Importers/PID/10431/SearchID

Quarantine

Where animals are required to undergo a period of post entry quarantine, they must remain within the confines of an approved post entry quarantine facility for the full period of quarantine and will only be released at the discretion of by a veterinary of ficer approved by the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock. The post-entry facility must meet the following general requirements:

(i) The facilities must be in spected and approved by an of ficer authorized by the Director of Biosecurity before a permit for importation is issued, and:

Be sufficiently secure to contain the quarantined animals.

Contain adequate handling facilities for animals.

Maintain adequate separation from other animals.

Have adequate containment of drainage and animal waste.

Have adequate provision for feed and water.

https://www.biosecurity.gov.sb/Importers#1048835-animals-and-animal-products

Restrictions and banned breeds

Direct entry is not permitted from most countries, permission may be gained directly from biosecurity in Solomon Islands.

Cat import HC says: In the period of 5 years preceding export, rabies has not been diagnosed in animals in the country of export

Dog Import HC says: In the 5 years preceding export, rabies and canine brucellosis have not been diagnosed in animals in the country of export

Customs, agents, and airports

Highly recommended.

A destination agent is not typically required for Solomon Islands.

Airports:

• Honiara International Airport, Guadalcanal Island (IATA: HIR, ICAO: AGGH)
• Name of Airport, City (IATA: XXX, ICAO: XXXX)
• Name of Airport, City (IATA: XXX, ICAO: XXXX)

Water Port:

• Honiara Port, Guadalcanal Island (+677 22646)
• Port Name, City (contact in formation)

Honiara (HIR) is the main port, plus a number of smaller regional options. All in ternational movement will be from HIR.

Can arrive on a vessel (private boat)

Airports listed on this destination file: HIR.

Export notes

Per the importing country requirements, endorsed documentation with BAF and government approved veterinarians. Some negotiations are in place due to of ficial vet shortages on the island, check with your importing authority.

Other pets / CITES / extra rules

NA

Biosecurity - Import Requirements

Currently there is a lack of approved veterinarians on the islands, consult with your importing authorities on processes in place.

Assistance in Exporting animals/pets from Solomon Islands - Advice:

Solomon Islands have only very limited number of airlines taking pets in and out of HIR. They do not in terline with many other airlines, so chances are you will not be able to go on a through AWB from HIR via anywhere to LAX.

You may end up having to import to AU for 10 days quarantine and re-export. Considering Solomon Islands are cat 2 country for import to AU, the timeline for the move from Solomon Islands to AU would be about 45-50 days protocol and after the 10 days in quarantine, you can have rather direct (2-3 days boarding) re-export to USA with direct flight MEL-LAX

Biljana Popandonova, Dogtainers Australia

(April-2017)

Official contacts

For Import Permits - Permanent Secretary

Ministry of Agriculture & Fisheries

PO Box G13

Honiara

Solomon Islands

Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock

Hibiscus Avenue, Honiara

Tel: +677 24657

Email: Enquiries@biosecurity.gov.sb

Website

Current as of March 2026

Disclaimer

Import rules change without much warning. Confirm every vaccine date, test, permit, and crate routing with the destination veterinary authority before you travel. This page is a planning brief for Furry Freight customers, last checked against the IPATA country profile dated 2026-03-30.

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