Visa policy of Suriname

A foreign national wishing to enter Suriname must obtain a visa unless they are a citizen of one of the eligible visa exempt countries or tourist card eligible countries.[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.

Visa policy map

Visa policy map of Suriname
  Suriname
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  E-Visa

Visa exemption

Holders of passports issued by the following jurisdictions do not require a tourist visa to enter Suriname.[2]

6 months (22)

90 days (3)

30 days (5)

1 - For holders of Dutch passports residing in these territories.
2 - For holders of British Overseas Territories Citizen passports issued by Montserrat.

Visa is also not required for holders of a Persons of Surinamese Origin (PSA) document or for holders of a proof of being of Surinamese origin.

Holders of diplomatic or official/service passports of Chile, China, Colombia, Cuba, Ecuador, Haiti, India, Indonesia, Japan and Uruguay and holders of diplomatic passports of Costa Rica and Venezuela do not require a visa.[10]

Tourist card

Citizens of the following countries may apply for a tourist card online for US$54. Holders of tourist cards can stay in Suriname for a maximum period of 90 days.[11][2][12]

Previously tourist cards could be obtained on arrival. However, this policy was terminated on 15 October 2019.[13]

3 - For British citizens, British Overseas Territories Citizens (except Montserrat) and British National (Overseas) only.

E-Visa

In March 2019 it was announced that Suriname plans to introduce electronic issuance of visas and tourist cards.[15]

The system was launched in cooperation with VFS Global in April 2019.[16]

Citizens of countries normally requiring a visa or who wish to stay longer than what the visa exemption allows for can apply for an electronic visa at least 72 hours before their trips.[17]

Fee for e-visa differs from US$15 to US$360 depending on visa category, E-Tourist Card costs US$40.[18]

Visitor statistics

Most visitors arriving in Suriname were from the following areas of residence or countries of nationality:[19]

See also

References

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