As of 1 May 2023, most visitors wishing to enter Suriname can stay without a visa for up to 90 days. However, visitors from some countries must first obtain a visa before being allowed into the country.[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]
Visa exemption
With the exception of nations mentioned in the next chapter, all other nations may enter Suriname without a visa if travelling for tourism 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 must obtain an e-Visa[5] or a regular visa prior to entering Suriname:[1]
| Date of visa changes |
|---|
Cancelled:
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Visitor statistics
Most visitors arriving in Suriname were from the following areas of residence or countries of nationality:[6]
| Country/Territory | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Netherlands |
155,988 | — |  82,225 |
 92,104 |
88,002
|
 Guyana |
32,612 | — | 42,684 |
46,288 |
50,069
|
 French Guiana |
31,675 | — | 29,821 |
33,974 |
34,118
|
| France |
— | — | 11,237 |
14,048 |
10,464
|
 Brazil |
16,314 | — | 10,756 |
14,269 |
23,084
|
 United States |
6,827 | — | 7,543 |
7,797 |
7,287
|
 China |
5,511 | — | 2,319 |
3,050 |
2,356
|
 Trinidad and Tobago |
3,827 | — | 5,849 |
5,081 |
5,060
|
 Dominican Republic |
2,558 | — | 63 |
55 |
62
|
 Canada |
2,180 | — | 2,613 |
1,826 |
1,763
|
 Venezuela |
1,981 | — | 5,473 |
7,777 |
1,841
|
 Curacao |
— | — | 3,597 |
3,892 |
4,219
|
| Total | 278,035 |
256,951 |
227,699 |
251,611 |
249,102
|
See also
References
- ^ a b c "Visa and passport". Timatic. International Air Transport Association through Emirates. Retrieved 1 April 2017.
- ^ a b "Unilateral abolition of visa requirement to enter Suriname for all countries" (PDF). surinameembassy.cn. Retrieved 22 March 2023.
- ^ "Suriname E-Visa | VFS Global | Official partner of the Government of Suriname".
- ^ a b Newsnet, Nationwide (21 April 2023). "Suriname Reintroduces Visa Requirements for 21 Countries". Nationwide 90FM. Nationwide Newsnet. Retrieved 9 May 2023.
- ^ "Who can apply for E-Visa?".
- ^ Suriname Statistics