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Suriname visa requirements for Saint Vincentian citizens

Saint Vincentian citizens do not need a visa for Suriname. Show your passport at the border and stay up to 180 days.

Passport

VCT

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Going to

SUR

Suriname

No visa needed

Listed Caribbean Community and Vatican City passports can enter without an entry fee.

Visa
Not required
Max stay
180 days (6 months)
Fee
Free
Last updated
11 November 2026

What to do

  1. Check your passport is valid for the whole stay, ideally six months beyond it.

  2. Carry proof of onward travel and of funds; border officers can ask for both.

  3. 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 required For your passportFree passport entryListed Caribbean Community and Vatican City passports can enter without an entry fee.
    Fee
    Free

    How to apply

    1. Check your passport is on the exemption list.
    2. Confirm travel rules before relying on the exemption.
    3. Complete the Immigration and Customs Form.

    Documents required

    • Passport covered by the exemption
    • Immigration and Customs Form confirmation
    • Check your passport's stay limit; no single limit covers this whole group.
    • Check the Haiti warning before relying on the passport exemption list.
    Official page
  • 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

    1. Check your passport rules and entry fee exemptions.
    2. Upload your passport copy on the official portal.
    3. Pay and save the emailed voucher.
    4. 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.
    Official page
  • 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

    1. Check your passport rules and entry fee exemptions.
    2. Choose the multiple entry fee voucher online.
    3. Upload your passport details and pay.
    4. Confirm when the voucher starts.
    5. 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.
    Official page
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Coming from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

  • Plugs C FAdapter needed
  • MoneySRD $
  • Time+1h
  • DrivingOn the leftSame as home
  • LanguageDutch
  • 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.
Read the full Suriname guide
Suriname

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
Read the Suriname guide

Other Americas passports

Going to Suriname

Easier trips nearby

Places close to Suriname with simpler entry for you.

ArgentinaVisa not required90 days
BrazilVisa not required90 days
ChileVisa not required90 days
ColombiaVisa not required90 days
EcuadorVisa not required90 days
French GuianaVisa not required90 days
GuyanaVisa not required180 days
PeruVisa not required90 days

Questions

Do saint vincentian citizens need a visa for Suriname?

Saint Vincentian citizens do not need a visa for Suriname. Show your passport at the border and stay up to 180 days.

How long can saint vincentian citizens stay in Suriname?

Up to 180 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 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?

Surinamese citizens do not need a visa for Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Show your passport at the border and stay up to 180 days.

Do other Americas passports get easier entry to Suriname?

Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Bahamas, Barbados Belize, and 5 more can enter without applying before they travel.

Which countries near Suriname are easier for saint vincentian citizens?

Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia Ecuador, and 3 more let saint vincentian 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 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines passport?

It ranks #28 and reaches 129 destinations without applying ahead.

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