As of 1 May 2023, most visitors to
Suriname may enter without a visa. However, visitors from certain countries must obtain an e-Visa.
All visitors must have a passport valid for at least 6 months.
Visa exemption
With the exception of citizens and mentioned in the next chapter, all other citizens may enter Suriname without a visa for up to 90 days if travelling for tourism or family visits. However, an entry fee of
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s is required to be paid online prior to arrival. The exemption from paying an entry fee applies to passport holders of
CARICOM member states under reciprocity.
Visa required in advance
On 1 May 2023, Suriname unilaterally reimposed the visa requirement for citizens from 21 countries; this was said to have been due to the aforementioned citizens having abused visa-free travel to Suriname.
Citizens of the following 21 countries must obtain an e-Visa:
Visitor statistics
Most visitors arriving in Suriname were from the following countries of nationality:
Suriname Statistics
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See also
* Visa requirements for Surinamese citizens
References
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Foreign relations of Suriname