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Okay, so I finally got around to getting an ID card in the Solomon Islands. Let me tell you, it was a bit of a journey. I figured I’d share my experience in case anyone else is thinking about doing the same.

First off, I had to track down the right application form. It wasn’t exactly easy to find online. I ended up finding something called a “SIPA ID card application form” for the Solomon Islands Ports Authority. It seemed legit, so I printed that one out and filled in all my details. Made sure everything was correct cause I didn’t want any problems later.

Next, I needed to figure out what other documents I needed. Turns out, a driver’s license is one option. Luckily, I had my old one from back home. It was expired, but apparently, that’s okay as long as it hasn’t been expired for more than two years, and not cancelled, so that was a relief.

Getting it done

Now, the tricky part was actually submitting everything. I found some information online about applying for a permanent security ID card to get into restricted areas at airports, and it mentioned getting an application form first, so I figured the process might be similar. But it’s not clear where to submit it.

I did see something about an organization called ID Analyzer that can verify Solomon Islands passports, so maybe they could help with ID cards too? I decided to try calling them, but nobody picked up the phone.

I also stumbled upon some warnings from the Solomon Islands Electoral Commission (SIEC) about people buying ID cards illegally. So, yeah, definitely didn’t want to go down that road. I even saw some news online about foreigners getting targeted in attacks. It’s a bit rough in some areas, especially at night, around Honiara, White River, and the airport. So you gotta be careful. And, you can’t use Aussie dollars there, it’s all about the Solomon Islands Dollar (SBD), so I had to exchange some cash before going anywhere.

Finally There

Honestly, I ended up going to a local shop in Honiara. There were some shops that had signs saying “Id Card Direct” products, according to an online shop called desertcart. But I couldn’t find it in the end.

• So I asked around, and everyone was pretty helpful.
• I got pointed to this government office.
• Waited in line for a while.
• When it was my turn, the person at the counter was super friendly.
• They took my application, checked my documents.
• Had my photo taken right there.
• Then, boom, they printed out a temporary ID for me on the spot!

The whole thing took a few hours, but I finally got it done. They said my permanent card would be ready in a few weeks. I’m just glad I don’t have to rely on my passport for everything anymore. It was quite an adventure, but hey, at least I got a good story out of it! And some advice: wear comfy clothes cause it gets hot, bring bug spray, and be prepared to ask for directions a lot!