Visa policy of Suriname

As of 1 May 2023, most visitors wishing to enter Suriname can stay without a visa for up to 90 days. However, visitors from some countries must first obtain a visa before being allowed into the country. ^[1] Surinamese visas are documents issued with the stated goal of regulating and facilitating migratory flows. All visitors must hold a passport valid for 6 months. ^[1]

Visa exemption

With the exception of nations mentioned in the next chapter, all other nations may enter Suriname without a visa if travelling for tourism or family visits. However, an entry fee of USD 50 or 50 euros is required to be paid online prior to arrival. The exemption from paying at the entry fee applies to the following groups of travelers below: ^{[2] [3]}

• All holders of passports issued by Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Member States
• Holders of diplomatic, official or service passports issued by any country
• Holders of a United Nations Laissez Passer or a Interpol Passport
• Holders of a Persons of Surinamese Origin (PSA) document or PSA card
• All Citizens and Residents of Suriname

Visa required

On 1 May 2023, Suriname unilaterally reimposed the visa requirement for nationals from 21 countries; this was said to have been due to the aforementioned nationals having abused visa-free travel to Suriname. ^[4]

Nationals of the following 21 countries must obtain an e-Visa ^[5] or a regular visa prior to entering Suriname: ^[1]

Afghanistan   Angola   Bangladesh   Cameroon   Cuba   Dominican Republic   Egypt

Eritrea   Ghana   India   Kenya     Nepal   Nigeria   Pakistan

Somalia   South Africa   Sri Lanka   Syria   Tunisia   Venezuela   Zambia

Date of visa changes
27 May 1974: Japan [6] 13 May 2019: Russia [7] 16 September 2019: Serbia [8] 1 September 2020: Indonesia [9] [10] 1 May 2021: China [11] 1 July 2022: All countries [2] Cancelled: n/a: Belgium, Luxembourg and Netherlands [12] (resumed on July 1, 2022) n/a: Sweden [13] (resumed on July 1, 2022) 1 May 2023: Afghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Cameroon, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Egypt, Eritrea, Ghana, India, Kenya, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Somalia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Syria, Tunisia, Venezuela and Zambia [4]

Haiti

Entry and transit is refused to Haitian citizens, even if not leaving the aircraft and proceeding by the same flight. ^{[14] [15]}

Visitor statistics

Most visitors arriving in Suriname were from the following areas of residence or countries of nationality: ^[16]

Country/Territory	2017	2016	2015	2014	2013
Netherlands	155,988	—	82,225	92,104	88,002
Guyana	32,612	—	42,684	46,288	50,069
French Guiana	31,675	—	29,821	33,974	34,118
France	—	—	11,237	14,048	10,464
Brazil	16,314	—	10,756	14,269	23,084
United States	6,827	—	7,543	7,797	7,287
China	5,511	—	2,319	3,050	2,356
Trinidad and Tobago	3,827	—	5,849	5,081	5,060
Dominican Republic	2,558	—	63	55	62
Canada	2,180	—	2,613	1,826	1,763
Venezuela	1,981	—	5,473	7,777	1,841
Curacao	—	—	3,597	3,892	4,219
Total	278,035	256,951	227,699	251,611	249,102

See also

• Suriname portal

• Visa requirements for Surinamese citizens

References

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2. "Unilateral abolition of visa requirement to enter Suriname for all countries" (PDF). surinameembassy.cn. Retrieved 22 March 2023.
3. "Suriname E-Visa | VFS Global | Official partner of the Government of Suriname".
4. Newsnet, Nationwide (21 April 2023). "Suriname Reintroduces Visa Requirements for 21 Countries". Nationwide 90FM. Nationwide Newsnet. Retrieved 9 May 2023.
5. "Who can apply for E-Visa?".
6. "旅券査証及び査証料の相互免除に関するオランダ政府と日本国政府との間の取極のスリナム及びアンティールへの適用に関する交換公文" (PDF). Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan. 8 June 1974. Retrieved 14 February 2018.
7. "Соглашение между Правительством Российской Федерации и Правительством Суринам об условиях отказа от визовых формальностей при взаимных поездках граждан". mid.ru (in Russian). Министерство Иностранных Дел России. Retrieved 10 October 2018.
8. "Visa Waiver Agreement with the Republic of Suriname". mfa.gov.rs. Archived from the original on 2019-10-18.
9. "Bebas Visa Indonesia Suriname Resmi Berlaku | Portal Kementerian Luar Negeri Republik Indonesia".
10. "The Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia Paramaribo Concurrently accredited to the Co-operative Republic of Guyana and Caribbean Community (CARICOM) the Republic of Suriname".
11. "中国政府和苏里南政府关于互免持外交、公务、公务普通护照和普通护照人员签证的协定生效".
12. Was applied under visa exemption agreement from 25 November 1975
13. Was applied under visa exemption agreement from 17 June 1980
14. "Visa and Health Information".
15. "Suriname International travel rules 2024: Latest aviation news today, restrictions, calendar of holidays, requirements and PCR tests for covid, currency exchange rate and converter | LETUNDRA". 30 November 2022.
16. Suriname Statistics