Suriname
Republic of Suriname
At a glance
Suriname visa & entry requirements
Whether you need a visa for Suriname depends on your nationality. Here’s the entry picture at a glance, with official links and a way to check the exact rule for your passport.
Short-stay tourist entry to Suriname, across 198 nationalities in our dataset. Your own requirement depends on your passport — check it below.
Been to Suriname already?
Scratch it off and the sheet keeps the receipt — what your passport needed to get in.
Scratch Suriname in →Do you need a visa for Suriname?
Pick your passport and get the exact entry rule for Suriname — visa-free, visa on arrival, e-Visa or apply in advance.
Staying online in Suriname
- Use home banking & apps that block foreign IP addresses
- Reach sites & services that may be blocked locally
- Encrypt hotel, café & airport WiFi
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Frequently asked questions
It depends on your nationality. Citizens of 21 countries can currently enter Suriname visa-free for short tourist stays, while others need a visa on arrival, an e-Visa or a visa arranged in advance. Use the visa checker to see the rule for your passport.
Fees vary by visa type and nationality. When we have indicative figures for Suriname they’re shown above, but they’re compiled from third-party sources — always confirm the current fee on the official government site before you apply.
Start on Suriname’s official government entry or e-Visa page (linked above when available). Check which visa type fits your trip, prepare a passport valid for your whole stay and any required documents, and apply well before you travel.
Power & plugs
Suriname runs on 127V with plug types C, F. Most chargers work with a simple plug adapter.
Good news — these socket types are mutually compatible, so a single Type C adapter covers all of Suriname.
Full power guide for SurinameLocation
Light & dark
Paramaribo swings from 12-hour winter days to 12 hours of summer light. Today the sun sets at 18:35.
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