𝗦𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗻 𝗜𝘀𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀, 𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗡𝗚 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗕𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺

Immigration officials from the Solomon Islands, Australia, and Papua New Guinea (PNG) gathered in Honiara to progress the next phase of the new Solomon Islands Border Management System (BMS).

This initiative follows the announcement by Australian Deputy Prime Minister, the Hon Richard Marles MP, during his visit to Honiara in May 2024.

The collaboration aims to develop and train officials in a new visa system, which forms a key part of the BMS project. The new visa program is expected to enhance revenue generation and strengthen the security of the Solomon Islands' borders.

Donald Moi, General Manger, Compliance Branch, PNG Immigration and Citizenship Service Authority, presenting on the Border Management System.

As part of the initiative, Solomon Islands' visa regulations will undergo a comprehensive redesign. This transformation seeks to improve the economic benefits of cross-border movements while maintaining strict security measures.

Australia’s High Commissioner to the Solomon Islands, His Excellency Rod Hilton, expressed his support for the project’s advancement.

“Australia is proud to be the primary border security partner in the Solomon Islands and to be working with PNG to implement this important project,” High Commissioner Hilton stated.

“It demonstrates the power of our three countries working together to build prosperity and security in the Pacific.”

Beyond developing the new visa system, Australian and PNG representatives trained officials from the Solomon Islands Immigration Division.

The training covered crucial topics such as establishing border management policies, visa processing criteria, and implementing new procedures to ensure a seamless transition to the enhanced BMS.

The three nations' ongoing collaboration underscores their commitment to strengthening regional security and economic development through improved border management.

 Media Release | AHC