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Suriname tourist visa

Most travellers can visit without a visa for up to 90 days. An online entry fee usually applies. Some travellers qualify for longer stays or need an online visa.

Ways to get a Suriname tourist visa

  1. Visa-free entry with an entry fee

    No visa needed

    Citizens of countries and territories outside the e-Visa requirement and entry ban can visit for tourism without a visa. Separate rules apply to Dominican Republic citizens.

    Stay
    Up to 90 days.
    Fee
    USD 50 or EUR 50, unless exempt.
    1. Check whether you are exempt from the entry fee.
    2. If required, pay the entry fee online before arrival.

  2. Visa-free entry for 6 months without an entry fee

    No visa needed

    Citizens of Antigua and Barbuda, the Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, and Vatican City qualify.

    Stay
    6 months.
    Fee
    No visa or entry fee required.

  3. Visa-free entry for 90 days without an entry fee

    No visa needed

    Citizens of Montserrat qualify.

    Stay
    90 days.
    Fee
    No visa or entry fee required.

    Passports that qualify (1)

  4. Visa-free entry with a Schengen or United States visa

    No visa needed

    Citizens of the Dominican Republic qualify if they hold a valid visa issued by a Schengen Area member state or the United States.

    Stay
    Up to 90 days.
    Fee
    USD 50 or EUR 50 entry fee, unless exempt.

    Passports that qualify (1)

    1. Hold a valid visa issued by a Schengen Area member state or the United States.
    2. Pay the entry fee online before arrival unless exempt.

  5. e-Visa (online visa)

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    Citizens of Afghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Cameroon, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Egypt, Eritrea, Ghana, India, Kenya, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Somalia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Syria, Tunisia, Venezuela and Zambia must get an online visa. A separate visa-free route applies to qualifying Dominican Republic citizens.

Who needs it

Citizens of the 21 countries listed under the e-Visa option must get an online visa, unless the stated exception for Dominican Republic citizens applies.

Who doesn't

Most other citizens can visit without a visa for up to 90 days. Citizens of 13 listed countries can stay for 6 months without a visa or entry fee. Montserrat citizens can stay for 90 days without either.

How to apply

  1. Check whether you qualify for entry without a visa or need an online visa.
  2. If the entry fee applies, pay it online before arrival.

What to bring

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months.

Good to know

  • Use the general 90-day visa exemption for tourism or visits to family or friends.
  • Pay the entry fee online before arrival unless exempt.
  • Entry is refused to Haitian citizens.
  • Entry-fee exemptions include holders of passports from Caribbean Community (CARICOM) member states, diplomatic, official or service passports, United Nations travel documents, Interpol passports, and Persons of Surinamese Origin (PSA) documents or cards.
  • Vatican City passport holders and all citizens and residents of Suriname are also exempt from the entry fee.

Questions

Do I need a tourist visa for Suriname?

Citizens of the 21 countries listed under the e-Visa option must get an online visa, unless the stated exception for Dominican Republic citizens applies. Most other citizens can visit without a visa for up to 90 days. Citizens of 13 listed countries can stay for 6 months without a visa or entry fee. Montserrat citizens can stay for 90 days without either.

What are the ways to get a tourist visa for Suriname?

There are 5 options: Visa-free entry with an entry fee (no visa at all); Visa-free entry for 6 months without an entry fee (no visa at all); Visa-free entry for 90 days without an entry fee (no visa at all); Visa-free entry with a Schengen or United States visa (no visa at all); e-Visa (online visa) (an online visa).

Who can go to Suriname without a tourist visa?

Citizens of countries and territories outside the e-Visa requirement and entry ban can visit for tourism without a visa. Separate rules apply to Dominican Republic citizens. Citizens of Antigua and Barbuda, the Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, and Vatican City qualify. Citizens of Montserrat qualify. Citizens of the Dominican Republic qualify if they hold a valid visa issued by a Schengen Area member state or the United States.

Can I apply online for Suriname?

Yes: e-Visa (online visa). Citizens of Afghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Cameroon, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Egypt, Eritrea, Ghana, India, Kenya, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Somalia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Syria, Tunisia, Venezuela and Zambia must get an online visa. A separate visa-free route applies to qualifying Dominican Republic citizens.

How long can I stay on a Suriname tourist visa?

Up to 90 days for most visitors.

How much does a Suriname tourist visa cost?

USD 50 or EUR 50 entry fee, unless exempt.

What documents do I need for a Suriname tourist visa?

Passport valid for at least 6 months..

How do I apply for a Suriname tourist visa?

1. 1. Check whether you qualify for entry without a visa or need an online visa. 2. 2. If the entry fee applies, pay it online before arrival.

What rules do I have to follow on a Suriname tourist visa?

Use the general 90-day visa exemption for tourism or visits to family or friends. Pay the entry fee online before arrival unless exempt.

Does my passport change whether I need a tourist visa for Suriname?

Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the Suriname visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.

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