Fees · Destination Guide
Frontier day-boat diving, WWII wrecks, and kastom lagoon culture from the Western Province gateway
Key fee: Tourist visa or visitor permission
USD $100 visa fee plus USD $50 online lodgement fee where applicable
Updated Apr 26, 2026 • 23 sources
Confirm these fees before you book so your operator plan and day budget match what you will pay onsite.
Munda does not have one simple national reef tag like some marine-park destinations. Budget instead for immigration or visa charges where applicable, local kastom or marine access fees, conservation fees for special areas, and guide fees for cultural or village sites. Amounts can change and may be collected through operators, landowners, accommodation, or conservation programs.
| Fee | Amount | Applies to | Where to pay | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa or visitor permission | USD $100 visa fee plus USD $50 online lodgement fee where applicable |
30 days on arrival, with extension possible before expiry
| Visitors who require or apply for tourist permission under Solomon Islands Immigration rules |
| Where to pay |
Official rules list passport validity, onward ticket, funds, and supporting documents. Some travelers may receive permission on arrival, but nationality-specific rules should be checked before travel. |
| Marine Kastom fee for Munda diving | AUD $20 per diver per day listed by operator sources, confirm current amount Per diver per dive day | Scuba divers using customary reef access around Munda | Usually collected through the local dive operator | Kastom fees support access to locally owned reefs and waters. Ask whether the fee is included in a package quote or charged separately. |
| Local landowner, beach, trail, and cultural site fees | Varies by site and guide Per visit unless otherwise agreed | Skull Island, village visits, beaches, walking routes, picnic stops, and some lagoon access | Pay through accommodation, local guide, landowner, or tour operator | Customary ownership is central in the Western Province. Do not enter sites, take photos, or use beaches without permission when a guide or fee is expected. |
| Tetepare conservation fee | Varies, confirm with Tetepare Descendants Association One-time conservation access for visitors to Tetepare | Travelers visiting Tetepare Island for conservation, lodging, day trips, or yacht visits | Where to pay | Tetepare is community-conserved. Contact the program before arrival for booking, fees, transport, and seasonal turtle or ranger activity. |
| Guide and boat fees | Varies by boat size, fuel, distance, and activity Per charter, transfer, or day trip | Lagoon tours, snorkel trips, fishing, kayak support, village visits, and island transfers | Accommodation, dive operator, or local guide | Fuel is a major cost in remote island travel. Confirm what is included: life jackets, lunch, drinking water, guide fees, kastom fees, snorkel gear, and pickup location. |
Fee
30 days on arrival, with extension possible before expiry
Official rules list passport validity, onward ticket, funds, and supporting documents. Some travelers may receive permission on arrival, but nationality-specific rules should be checked before travel.
Per diver per dive day
Kastom fees support access to locally owned reefs and waters. Ask whether the fee is included in a package quote or charged separately.
Per visit unless otherwise agreed
Customary ownership is central in the Western Province. Do not enter sites, take photos, or use beaches without permission when a guide or fee is expected.
One-time conservation access for visitors to Tetepare
Tetepare is community-conserved. Contact the program before arrival for booking, fees, transport, and seasonal turtle or ranger activity.
Per charter, transfer, or day trip
Fuel is a major cost in remote island travel. Confirm what is included: life jackets, lunch, drinking water, guide fees, kastom fees, snorkel gear, and pickup location.