Moving to Solomon Islands from Marshall Islands

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Marshall Islands to Solomon Islands — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Marshall Islands to Solomon Islands. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Marshall Islands to Solomon Islands.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MH
11.9
SB
11.2

Solomon Islands performs significantly better than Marshall Islands across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

MH
$874
SB
$153
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2016

affects wait times and access to care

MH
4.6
SB
1.9

Marshall Islands generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Solomon Islands leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MH
0.0t
SB
0.4t

Marshall Islands performs better than Solomon Islands across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

MH
2.3
SB
0.1
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

MH
38.7%
SB
36.0%

Marshall Islands performs better than Solomon Islands across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

MH
36.0%
SB
1.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MH
$6,800
SB
$2,700

Marshall Islands generally does better on employment & economy, though Solomon Islands leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MH
74.7 yrs
SB
76.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MH
21.7
SB
20.0

Solomon Islands generally does better on family life, though Marshall Islands leads in education spending.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Marshall Islands and Solomon Islands. To live, work, or study long-term in Solomon Islands, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Solomon Islands's immigration authority.

Marshall Islands passport

Marshall Islands passport holder visiting Solomon Islands

Visa on Arrival
Marshall Islands passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Solomon Islands.
Solomon Islands passport

Solomon Islands passport holder visiting Marshall Islands

Visa on Arrival
Solomon Islands passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Marshall Islands.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Solomon Islands?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Solomon Islands has 0.1 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Solomon Islands safe for expats?

Solomon Islands performs significantly better than Marshall Islands across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Solomon Islands compared to Marshall Islands?

Marshall Islands generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Solomon Islands leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 1.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Solomon Islands, compared to 4.6 in Marshall Islands. Solomon Islands scores 47 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Marshall Islands: 59).

What language do they speak in Solomon Islands?

The official language in Solomon Islands is English. In Marshall Islands, the official languages are English and Marshallese.

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At a Glance

MH SB
Population 79,906 702,694
Currency United States Dollar ($) Solomon Islands Dollar (SBD)
Languages English, Marshallese English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +692 +677
Time zones 1 1