Marriage in Solomon Islands is a relatively simple procedure. There is no difference in procedures for Solomon Islanders and expatriates.

Persons wishing to marry must complete and file an application with the Provincial Magistrate, provide evidence of dissolution of prior marriages, if applicable, and pay a fee of S.I.$20.00 (USD 5.95). The names are posted at the Magistrate's Court for six weeks. At the end of the six-week waiting period, the parties are married in court and a marriage certificate is prepared. If the parties wish to marry in a Church, they are free to do so at the expiration of the six-week waiting period.

Common law, de-facto or "custom" marriages, in which the couple live together and hold themselves out to the community as man and wife also exist in Solomon Islands. If disputes eventually arise over child-custody or maintenance arrangements, courts have at times recognized the validity of "custom" marriages. It would be advisable for American citizens who plan to obtain benefits of marriage for their spouses and children (i.e. immigration benefits) to marry in the Magistrate's Court or Church.

Permits to Enter and Reside in Solomon Islands