Today I wanna talk about how I got my Solomon Islands driving license online. It was a bit of a pain at first, but I figured it out in the end. So, let me walk you through the whole process.
First off, I started by looking up what I needed to do. It said online that you can drive in the Solomon Islands with a foreign license, but only for 4 months. After that, you gotta get a local one. So, I knew I had to get on this before my time ran out.
I found out that I had to fill out an application form. It was called the “Application for Driving Licence or Provisional Licence or Endorsement of Existing Licence.” Sounds fancy, huh? But really, it’s just a form for anyone who wants to drive there. I got the form online from their government services portal. It was pretty straightforward, asking for the usual stuff like my name, address, and all that jazz.

Filling out the form was a breeze. But then I realized I had to submit it to the Ministry of Finance. Yeah, I know, sounds weird that the finance guys handle driving licenses, but that’s how it is there. I also had to pay some fees, which I did online. The website had all the info on how to pay, so that wasn’t too bad.
After submitting the application and paying the fees, I had to wait. Now, I am not the most patient person in the world, so waiting was a bit of a struggle. But hey, I occupied myself with other things and tried not to think about it too much. After a while, I got an email saying my application was being processed. That was a good sign!
Then, one fine day, I got another email saying my driving license was approved! I was stoked. They sent me a digital copy of the license, which was pretty cool. They also told me that the physical card would be mailed to me. It took a bit longer for the physical card to arrive, but it eventually did. Holding it in my hand felt great – mission accomplished!
Here’s a quick rundown of what I did:
- Found out I needed a Solomon Islands driving license after 4 months.
- Got the “Application for Driving Licence” form online.
- Filled out the form and submitted it to the Ministry of Finance.
- Paid the necessary fees online.
- Waited for the application to be processed.
- Received a digital copy of my approved license.
- Got the physical driving license card in the mail.
So, that’s my story of getting a Solomon Islands driving license. It wasn’t too hard once I got the hang of it. If you’re planning to drive there long-term, make sure you start this process early so you don’t end up driving illegally. Trust me, it’s better to be safe than sorry!
It’s important to note that the whole process was done without visiting any physical offices. Everything was handled online, from filling out the form to receiving the digital and physical license. This made the whole thing pretty convenient, especially since I didn’t have to travel anywhere.
And that’s it! I hope this helps anyone who’s in the same boat. Drive safe, everyone!