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 in advance

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]

Date of visa changes
1 July 2022: All countries^[2] Cancelled: 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]

Visitor statistics

Most visitors arriving in Suriname were from the following areas of residence or countries of nationality:^[6]

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