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Visa requirements for Suriname

Who can enter Suriname, by nationality. Tourism. Data as of October 19, 2026.

Passport holders from 221 countries can enter Suriname without a visa in advance. All 221 enter visa-free on a valid passport. Everyone else needs a visa, or an e-visa where one is offered, before travelling.

221 visa-free
0 on arrival
0 eTA
0 e-visa
21 visa required

242 nationalities

Visa-free entry

221 nationalities

Visa required in advance

21 nationalities

UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Suriname

Suriname has 4 sites on UNESCO's World Heritage List.

Central Suriname Nature Reserve
Historic Inner City of Paramaribo
Jodensavanne
Q140442904

Source: Wikidata, community-maintained and not the official UNESCO count.

Nearby destinations

Guyana Trinidad and Tobago Barbados Grenada Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Saint Lucia

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to visit Suriname?

It depends on your passport. 221 nationalities can enter Suriname without arranging a visa in advance (visa-free, on arrival, or eTA); everyone else needs a visa or e-visa. Use the tables below to check a specific passport.

What is the best time to visit Suriname?

January, February, March, April, August, September, October, based on Paramaribo's climate normals: mild temperatures and below-average rainfall for the year.

What currency is used in Suriname?

Surinamese dollar (SRD). 1 USD is approximately 37.91 SRD.

What side of the road does Suriname drive on?

Suriname drives on the left.

How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites does Suriname have?

4: Central Suriname Nature Reserve, Historic Inner City of Paramaribo, Jodensavanne, Q140442904.

What is the emergency number in Suriname?

110 / 111 / 112 / 113 / 115.

What time zone is Suriname in?

Paramaribo (UTC-3).

What is the nearest airport to Paramaribo?

Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport (PBM), about 41 km away.

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About Suriname

Suriname, officially the Republic of Suriname, is a country on the northern coast of South America, also considered part of the Caribbean region. Situated slightly north of the equator, over 90% of its territory is covered by rainforest, the second-highest proportion of forest cover in the world. Suriname is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the north, French Guiana to the east, Brazil to the south, and Guyana to the west. It is the smallest sovereign country in South America by both population and territory, with around 612,985 inhabitants in 2021 in an area of approximately 165,940 square kilometres. The capital and largest city is Paramaribo, which is home to roughly half the population.

CapitalParamaribo

RegionSouth America

Population639.9K

Area163,820 km²

CurrencySurinamese dollar (1 USD ≈ 37.91 SRD)

LanguagesDutch

Calling code+597

Drives on theleft

TimezoneParamaribo (UTC-3)

Nearest airportJohan Adolf Pengel International Airport (PBM), 41 km

Emergency number110 / 111 / 112 / 113 / 115

UNESCO sites4

Income levelUpper middle income

GDP per capita$7,070 (2025)

Tourist arrivals279K (2017)

Climate in Paramaribo

Warmest October, coolest December, driest September, sunniest January. Best time to visit: January, February, March, April, August, September, October.

Monthly climate normals for Paramaribo, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	29.2°C	23.5°C	136mm	340h
February	29.1°C	23.5°C	55mm	327h
March	30.3°C	24.2°C	53mm	329h
April	29.7°C	24.3°C	130mm	285h
May	29.4°C	24.2°C	225mm	295h
June	29.2°C	23.6°C	266mm	261h
July	29.9°C	23.5°C	182mm	319h
August	30.7°C	23.9°C	168mm	328h
September	31.9°C	24.2°C	45mm	332h
October	32.5°C	24.6°C	85mm	338h
November	30.1°C	23.8°C	252mm	279h
December	29.2°C	23.3°C	263mm	309h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Suriname is a small republic on the northeast coast of South America. It prides itself on its thoroughly multi-ethnic culture, a colourful blend of indigenous ("Amerindian") traditions, those of its former Dutch colonisers, and especially those of the African, Javanese, and South Asian ("Hindustani") workers they once invited or trafficked in. It's a country with a fabulous and largely untouched Amazon Rainforest inland, slowly discovering its chances as an ecotourism destination. International visitors are steadily following Dutch travellers who have long been drawn to this friendly, tropical country to explore its spectacular nature, captivating cultural heritage and meet its ever smiling people.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Central Suriname Nature Reserve
Historic Inner City of Paramaribo
Jodensavanne
Q140442904

Upcoming public holidays

October 20, 2026Chinese Arrival day

November 25, 2026Independence Day

December 25, 2026Christmas Day

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