Embassy
Embassy of the Netherlands in Suriname
Van Roseveltkade 5, Paramaribo
Suriname visa requirements for Dutch citizens
Dutch citizens do not need a visa for Suriname. Show your passport at the border and stay up to 90 days.
Passport
NLD
Netherlands
Going to
SUR
Suriname
No visa needed
One entry for eligible tourists and people making short family visits.
- Visa
- Not required
- Max stay
- 90 days (3 months)
- Fee
- US$58
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
Special rules for Dutch citizens in Suriname
- Multiple entry e-Visa is also available.
What to do
Check your passport is valid for the whole stay, ideally six months beyond it.
Carry proof of onward travel and of funds; border officers can ask for both.
Note the maximum stay and count your days in Suriname.
Ways into Suriname
Your passport decides which tourist entry route you can use.
Visa not requiredSingle entry fee voucherOne entry for eligible tourists and people making short family visits.
- Stay
- 90 days
- Fee
- US$58
- Entries
- Single
How to apply
- Check your passport rules and entry fee exemptions.
- Upload your passport copy on the official portal.
- Pay and save the emailed voucher.
- Complete the Immigration and Customs Form.
Documents required
- Passport copy
- Entry fee voucher
- Immigration and Customs Form confirmation
- Check whether you qualify before paying.
- The stay limit is 90 days.
Visa not requiredFive entry fee voucherUp to 5 tourist entries for people covered by the entry fee rules.
- Stay
- 90 days
- Valid for
- 90 days
- Fee
- US$83
- Entries
- Multiple
How to apply
- Check your passport rules and entry fee exemptions.
- Choose the multiple entry fee voucher online.
- Upload your passport details and pay.
- Confirm when the voucher starts.
- Complete the Immigration and Customs Form.
Documents required
- Passport copy
- Multiple entry fee voucher
- Immigration and Customs Form confirmation
- Official pages disagree whether validity starts at payment or first arrival.
- The voucher allows up to 5 entries, with stays up to 90 days.
Sources (21)Last updated 11 November 2026
- Foreign ministry: Travel to Suriname
- Foreign ministry: Explanation of visa and tourist-card procedures
- Foreign ministry: Multiple Entry Fee from 1 May 2025
- Foreign ministry: Residence permits and responsible immigration department
- Suriname Immigration and Customs: Official border form
- Suriname Immigration and Customs: Visa and Entry Fee requirements
- Suriname Immigration and Customs: Frequently asked questions
- Government-authorised portal: Entry rules, nationality lists and notices
- Government-authorised portal: Single Entry Fee
- Government-authorised portal: Multiple Entry Fee
- Government-authorised portal: Visa and service fees
- Government-authorised portal: Tourist electronic visa
- Government-authorised portal: Electronic tourist card
- Government-authorised portal: Transit visa
- Government-authorised portal: Business visa
- Government-authorised portal: Study
- Government-authorised portal: Labour
- Government-authorised portal: Family reunion
- Government-authorised portal: Unmarried partners
- Government-authorised portal: Medical Reasons
- Government-authorised portal: Remigration
Embassies for this trip
For lost passports and emergencies.
Coming from Netherlands
- Plugs C FNo adapter
- MoneySRD $
- Time−4h
- DrivingOn the leftLook right first
- LanguageDutchSpoken at home too
- Emergency115 police
Planning your Suriname trip
Best time to go: Mid-August to mid-December is a dry period, but temperatures can reach 35–40°C. The weather is hot and humid throughout the year.
- Paramaribo historic centreSee old wooden buildings in a centre recognised by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization for its heritage. Walk along Waterkant, visit Fort Zeelandia and see Saint Peter and Paul Cathedral.
- Central Suriname Nature ReserveThis rainforest reserve includes Raleigh waterfalls and Mount Voltzberg.
- Galibi and Albina beachesThese beaches offer chances to watch large leatherback sea turtles breeding.
- Brownsberg Nature Park and Brokopondo ReservoirExplore a natural area associated with one of the world's largest artificial lakes.
About Suriname
Suriname is the smallest sovereign state in South America, on its northern Atlantic coast.
- Capital
- Paramaribo
- Money
- Surinamese dollar ($)
- Languages
- Dutch
- Time zone
- UTC-03:00
- Cars drive on the
- left side
- Calling code
- +597
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Questions
Are there special rules for Dutch citizens visiting Suriname?
Do dutch citizens need a visa for Suriname?
Dutch citizens do not need a visa for Suriname. Show your passport at the border and stay up to 90 days.
How long can dutch citizens stay in Suriname?
Up to 90 days each visit with the no visa needed rule. Staying longer can mean a fine or a ban from coming back.
Do surinamese citizens need a visa for the Netherlands?
Surinamese citizens need a visa for the Netherlands, from its embassy or consulate.
Do other Europe passports get easier entry to Suriname?
Albania, Austria, Belarus, Belgium Bosnia and Herzegovina, and 5 more can enter without applying before they travel.
Which countries near Suriname are easier for dutch citizens?
Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile Colombia, and 3 more let dutch citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to Suriname?
Check your passport is valid for the whole stay, ideally six months beyond it. Carry proof of onward travel and of funds; border officers can ask for both.
What money is used in Suriname?
Surinamese dollar ($). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.
What language do people speak in Suriname?
Dutch.
How strong is the Netherlands passport?
It ranks #8 and reaches 154 destinations without applying ahead.
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