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.[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]

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Visa exemption

On 1 July 2022, Suriname unilaterally abolished the requirement to obtain a visa for Suriname for all nationalities if entering for tourism purposes or family visits. However, an entry fee of USD 25 or 25 euros is required to be paid online prior to arrival. The exemption from paying an entry fee applies to all holders of CARICOM passports, as well as holders of passports issued by the Vatican City.[2][3]

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 require a visa prior to entering Suriname: [1]

For reference, they can apply for an eVisa. [5]

Visitor statistics

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

Country/Territory20172016201520142013
 Netherlands 155,988— Decrease 82,225 Increase 92,104 Decrease 88,002
 Guyana 32,612— Decrease 42,684 Decrease 46,288 Increase 50,069
 French Guiana 31,675— Decrease 29,821 Decrease 33,974 Increase 34,118
 France—— Decrease 11,237 Increase 14,048 Increase 10,464
 Brazil 16,314— Decrease 10,756 Decrease 14,269 Increase 23,084
 United States 6,827— Decrease 7,543 Increase 7,797 Decrease 7,287
 China 5,511— Decrease 2,319 Increase 3,050 Decrease 2,356
 Trinidad and Tobago 3,827— Increase 5,849 Increase 5,081 Increase 5,060
 Dominican Republic 2,558— Increase 63 Increase 55 Decrease 62
 Canada 2,180— Increase 2,613 Increase 1,826 Decrease 1,763
 Venezuela 1,981— Decrease 5,473 Increase 7,777 Increase 1,841
 Curacao—— Decrease 3,597 Increase 3,892 Decrease 4,219
Total Increase 278,035 Increase 256,951Decrease 227,699 Increase 251,611 Increase 249,102

See also
Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Suriname.

References
  1. "Visa and health information". Timatic. International Air Transport Association through Gulf Air. Retrieved 1 April 2017.
  2. "Unilateral abolition of visa requirement to enter Suriname for all countries" (PDF). surinameembassy.cn. Retrieved 22 March 2023.
  3. "Suriname E-Visa | VFS Global | Official partner of the Government of Suriname".
  4. Newsnet, Nationwide (21 April 2023). "Suriname Reintroduces Visa Requirements for 21 Countries". Nationwide 90FM. Nationwide Newsnet. Retrieved 9 May 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  5. "Who can apply for E-Visa?".
  6. Suriname Statistics
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