BY NED GAGAHE
The Government has officially approved the use of an Electronic Visa System to streamline visa applications and decision-making processes under the Immigration Act 2012.
Minister for Commerce, Industry, Labour and Immigration, Trevor Hedley Mahaga, approved the system through an Extra Ordinary Gazette on July 15, 2025.
Under section 92(1) of the Immigration Act 2012 (No. 3 of 2012), the Minister confirmed that the new Electronic Visa System will now serve as the authorised platform for handling all visa-related applications and approvals.
“The Electronic Visa System is now the authorised electronic system for the purposes of making applications and decisions in relation to visas under the Act,” the notice stated.
Island Sun understands the approval marks a significant step towards the digital transformation of immigration services in the Solomon Islands, aimed at improving efficiency, transparency, and accessibility for both local and international applicants.
The implementation of the e-visa platform is expected to reduce paperwork, shorten processing times, and modernise immigration management in line with international best practices.
The ministry is anticipated to release further details on when the system will go live and how applicants can access the service.
The move is part of the broader government strategy to digitise public services and enhance service delivery across all sectors.
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