IsraelSuriname: Visa-free

IsraelSuriname

Do Israel passport holders need a visa for Suriname?

Visa-free

No. Israel passport holders do not need a visa to visit Suriname for tourism for stays of up to 3 months.

No visa is required for a short tourist stay. Travel on a valid passport alone.

Source: gov.sr (checked July 19, 2026).

RequirementVisa-free

Maximum stay3 months

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelNone, travel on your passport

Data as of2026-10-19

Distance9,702 km, straight line (~11h 55m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Suriname221 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Suriname passport holders visiting Israel: eTA.

Suriname drives on the left, the opposite side to Israel. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.

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Frequently asked questions

Do Israel passport holders need a visa for Suriname?

No. Israel passport holders do not need a visa to visit Suriname for tourism for stays of up to 3 months.

How long can Israel citizens stay in Suriname without a visa?

Up to 3 months, for tourism, ordinary passport.

How far is Suriname from Israel?

About 9,702 km in a straight line, roughly ~11h 55m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Suriname?

Surinamese dollar (SRD).

What is the emergency number in Suriname?

110 / 111 / 112 / 113 / 115.

Does Suriname drive on the same side of the road as Israel?

Suriname drives on the left, the opposite side to Israel. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.

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.

How many countries can enter Suriname without a visa?

221 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter Suriname visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

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 Israel

Israel, officially the State of Israel, is a country in the Southern Levant region of West Asia. It is bordered by Lebanon to the north, Syria to the northeast, Jordan to the east, and Egypt to the southwest. Israel's western coast lies on the Mediterranean Sea, its southern tip reaches the Red Sea, and to the east is Earth's lowest point near the Dead Sea. Jerusalem is the government seat and proclaimed capital, while Tel Aviv is Israel's largest urban area and economic centre.

RegionWestern Asia

Population10.1M

Area20,770 km²

CurrencyIsraeli new shekel (1 USD ≈ 3.09 ILS)

LanguagesArabic, Hebrew

Calling code+972

Drives on theright

TimezoneJerusalem (UTC+3)

Nearest airportBen Gurion International Airport (TLV), 40 km

Emergency number100 / 101 / 102

UNESCO sites11

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$60,337 (2025)

Tourist arrivals4.9M (2019)

Climate in Israel

Warmest September, coolest January, driest July, sunniest July. Best time to visit: May, June, July, August, September, October.

Monthly climate normals for Israel, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	10.8°C	5.3°C	89mm	241h
February	13°C	6.3°C	61mm	248h
March	17°C	8.4°C	115mm	298h
April	20.7°C	10.7°C	22mm	356h
May	27.7°C	15.9°C	19mm	394h
June	29.5°C	16.9°C	2mm	400h
July	32.8°C	19.8°C	0mm	414h
August	32.2°C	19.6°C	0mm	395h
September	33.9°C	21.4°C	1mm	348h
October	29°C	18.1°C	0mm	337h
November	18.5°C	11.9°C	66mm	284h
December	16°C	8.6°C	25mm	279h

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

Israel is a small yet diverse Middle Eastern country. The modern State of Israel was established in 1948 as a homeland for the Jewish people, but the region contains thousands of years of history for many peoples and religions in addition to the Jews. Israel is considered part of the Holy Land, and of the Levant and in ancient history of the Fertile Crescent. The three major Abrahamic religions of Judaism, Christianity and Islam, as well as the Baha'i Faith, have strong ties to this land, and their holy and historic sites are major destinations for pilgrims and tourists from around the world. The Israeli population is about 74% Jews, 21% Arabs, and 5% non-Arab Christians and others. Most of the Jews are descended from Olim, and their diverse origins can be seen in various aspects of modern Israeli culture.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Acre
Bahá'í World Centre buildings
Beit Guvrin National Park
Beit She'arim National Park
Biblical Tels - Megiddo, Hazor, Beer Sheba
Church of Our Lady of the Spasm, Jerusalem
Incense Route – Desert Cities in the Negev
Masada
Old City of Jerusalem and its Walls
The Beit HaHamera clandestine weapons cache in Kibbutz Na’an

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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
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Upcoming public holidays

October 20, 2026Chinese Arrival day

November 25, 2026Independence Day

December 25, 2026Christmas Day

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