Fees · Destination Guide
Small-resort reef wilderness on the edge of the world's largest saltwater lagoon
Key fee: Visitor permit or tourist visa
Often permit-on-arrival for eligible travelers; tourist visa fee listed as USD $100 plus USD $50 online fee
for travelers requiring eVisa
Updated Apr 26, 2026 • 20 sources
Confirm these fees before you book so your operator plan and day budget match what you will pay onsite.
There is no single Bonaire-style destination marine-park tag for Uepi and Marovo Lagoon in the sources reviewed. Instead, budget for national visa or permit requirements when applicable, operator dive charges, mandatory dive evacuation insurance, and customary reef-owner fees for certain off-Uepi locations. Always let the resort or local operator handle access and payments.
| Fee | Amount | Applies to | Where to pay | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visitor permit or tourist visa |
Often permit-on-arrival for eligible travelers; tourist visa fee listed as USD $100 plus USD $50 online fee for travelers requiring eVisa Permit or visa length depends on nationality and approval route |
| International visitors |
| On arrival for eligible visitor permits, or Solomon Islands Immigration eVisa portal for travelers requiring a visa |
Check nationality-specific rules before travel. Carry a passport valid for at least 6 months beyond departure, return or onward ticket, and proof of funds. |
| Customary reef-owner access fees | AUD $4 to AUD $15 per diver per dive when applicable Per reef visit or per dive when charged | Some Marovo Lagoon dives away from Uepi-owned or already-included reef access | Settled through Uepi or the local dive operator | Marovo reefs are often governed through customary tenure. Never bypass the operator or approach reef access as a free public right. |
| Dive evacuation insurance | Varies by provider Policy term | Scuba divers and strongly recommended for freedivers | DAN, DiveAssure, or another suitable dive and evacuation insurer before travel | Several Solomon Islands operators require proof of evacuation cover. Remote evacuation from Marovo Lagoon can be complex and expensive. |
| No published national marine park tag found for Uepi | Not published as a single destination-wide tag Not applicable | Divers, snorkelers, freedivers, and visiting boats | Use operator guidance for any local access charges | Conservation access is primarily managed through local operators, customary reef-owner relationships, and community marine-management rules rather than a single central visitor tag. |
Fee
Permit or visa length depends on nationality and approval route
Check nationality-specific rules before travel. Carry a passport valid for at least 6 months beyond departure, return or onward ticket, and proof of funds.
Per reef visit or per dive when charged
Marovo reefs are often governed through customary tenure. Never bypass the operator or approach reef access as a free public right.
Policy term
Several Solomon Islands operators require proof of evacuation cover. Remote evacuation from Marovo Lagoon can be complex and expensive.
Not applicable
Conservation access is primarily managed through local operators, customary reef-owner relationships, and community marine-management rules rather than a single central visitor tag.