Sending a parcel to Solomon Islands
Prices, delivery times, customs rules and the best carriers for shipping a parcel to Solomon Islands. Independent comparison updated 2026.
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Summary
At a glance
A parcel to Solomon Islands arrives in 20–35 days (standard) or 7–14 days (DHL Express) (express). Non-EU country — VAT from 0 €, customs duty from 55 €. Best carriers: dhl-express.
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Sending a parcel to Solomon Islands
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Summary
A parcel to Solomon Islands arrives in 20–35 days (standard) or 7–14 days (DHL Express) (express). Non-EU country — VAT from 0 €, customs duty from 55 €. Best carriers: dhl-express.
- Region
- oceania
- EU
- No
- Currency
- SBD
- Standard delivery
- 20–35 days
- Express delivery
- 7–14 days (DHL Express)
- Customs duty from
- 55 €
- VAT
- from 0 €
- CN23 required
- Yes
Carrier comparison
Carriers for Solomon Islands
| Carrier | Business days from carrier pickup. Does not include weekends or public holidays. | Indicative price for a 10 kg parcel. Calculated from average market rates — varies by season, volume and fuel surcharges. | Key strengths | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DHL Express Carrier — own fleet and branch network. Picks up and delivers directly. | 1–2 days | 275 € | Fastest for non-EU destinations · Door-to-door in 72h worldwide | Detailsarrow_forward |
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Price by weight
Price by weight
Price curve for a parcel to Solomon Islands
Values are averages of the cheapest standard and fastest express service. Actual price depends on the carrier.
Prices by weight
Indicative prices and delivery time
| Weight | Standard shipping — balanced choice. Parcel typically arrives in 2–5 business days. Includes tracking. | Express shipping — priority handling and delivery in 1–2 business days. Surcharge is typically 50–150 % over standard. |
|---|---|---|
| 2 kg | 38 € | 92 € |
| 5 kg | 65 € | 152 € |
| 10 kg | 110 € | 256 € |
Prices are indicative, the actual amount depends on the carrier, exchange rate and seasonal surcharges. See the carrier comparison table below for exact numbers.
Customs
Solomon Islands exempt shipments up to ~500 SBD (~55 €) from customs duty. CGST (Customs Goods and Services Tax) 15% applies above that threshold together with tariff duty (0–40%). The Inland Revenue Division handles clearance in Honiara. Solomon Islands is a vast archipelago in the South Pacific — courier coverage is limited to Honiara. DHL operates a limited service to Honiara. English-speaking.
Required documents
- CN22 is a simplified customs declaration for parcels up to 2 kg and €270 in value. Completed at the post office or generated by the carrier. Without CN22, the parcel may be held at customs.
- Commercial invoice in English
- Detailed description and value in SBD or USD
Prohibited items
These items cannot be shipped to Solomon Islands.
- Drugs and controlled substances
- Weapons without permit
- Pornographic material
- Endangered species (CITES) — unique endemic fauna
- Live animals without permit
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Data accuracy
Indicative information — verify at source
Shipping prices, delivery times and customs limits change over time and may differ by carrier, volume and season. Values on this page are indicative — they help you decide which carrier to pick, not to calculate a binding price. Before shipping, always verify current rates and conditions with the chosen carrier and the customs authority of Solomon Islands.
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Is delivery to Solomon Islands feasible?
DHL delivers to Honiara — express 7–14 days. Remote islands of the archipelago are practically unreachable by express courier. De minimis ~500 SBD (~55 €), CGST 15% above that. Documents in English.
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Martin Dvorak
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Ten years in e-commerce logistics — first as operations manager at a store importing from the US, the last five as an independent consultant for smaller retailers. For parcel-guide.eu I write about carriers, customs and practical guides I wish I had years ago when I shipped my first parcel to Canada.
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