KenyaSuriname: Visa required

KenyaSuriname

Do Kenya passport holders need a visa for Suriname?

Visa required

Yes. Kenya passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Suriname.

A visa must be obtained in advance, typically from an embassy or consulate, before travel.

Source: gov.sr (checked September 16, 2026).

RequirementVisa required

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-14

Distance10,241 km, straight line (~12h 33m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Suriname221 of 242 nationalities tracked

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

Visa-free alternatives near Suriname

Kenya passport holders can visit these nearby destinations without a visa in advance:

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Frequently asked questions

Do Kenya passport holders need a visa for Suriname?

Yes. Kenya passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Suriname.

How far is Suriname from Kenya?

About 10,241 km in a straight line, roughly ~12h 33m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Suriname?

Surinamese dollar (SRD).

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.

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.

What nearby countries can Kenya passport holders visit without a visa instead of Suriname?

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

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 Kenya

Kenya, officially the Republic of Kenya, is a country located in East Africa. With an estimated population of more than 54.2 million as of mid-2026, it is the 26th-most populous country in the world and the seventh-most populous in Africa. Kenya's capital and largest city is Nairobi. The second-largest and oldest city is Mombasa, a port city located on Mombasa Island. Other major cities within the country include Kisumu, Nakuru and Eldoret. Going clockwise, Kenya is bordered by South Sudan to the northwest, Ethiopia to the north, Somalia to the east, the Indian Ocean to the southeast, Tanzania to the southwest, and Lake Victoria and Uganda to the west. Its geography, climate and population vary. In western Rift Valley counties, the landscape includes cold, snow-capped mountaintops with surrounding forests, wildlife, and fertile agricultural regions in temperate climates. In other areas there are dry, arid, and semi-arid climates, as well as absolute deserts.

CapitalNairobi

RegionEastern Africa

Population57.5M

Area580,367 km²

CurrencyKenyan shilling (1 USD ≈ 129.73 KES)

LanguagesEnglish, Swahili

Calling code+254

Drives on theleft

TimezoneNairobi (UTC+3)

Nearest airportNairobi Wilson Airport (WIL), 5 km

Emergency number112 / 999

UNESCO sites9

Income levelLower middle income

GDP per capita$2,363 (2025)

Tourist arrivals2M (2019)

Climate in Nairobi

Warmest March, coolest July, driest July, sunniest December. Best time to visit: May, October, December.

Monthly climate normals for Nairobi, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	23.6°C	15.6°C	225mm	303h
February	25°C	15.6°C	180mm	313h
March	24.9°C	16°C	312mm	306h
April	23.9°C	16.1°C	324mm	269h
May	23.4°C	14.7°C	117mm	320h
June	22.6°C	13.4°C	44mm	292h
July	22.1°C	13°C	28mm	270h
August	23.6°C	13.1°C	40mm	275h
September	23.8°C	13.3°C	76mm	276h
October	25.5°C	14.8°C	93mm	325h
November	23.9°C	15.3°C	118mm	301h
December	24.9°C	14.7°C	37mm	345h

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

Kenya in East Africa is a pearl in sub-Saharan Africa. From the scenic sandy beaches at the coast, to the Nairobi National Park, to the majestic Rift Valley, the bird life in Lake Naivasha, the hot boiling springs of Lake Baringo, Lake Turkana and Lake Victoria, Kenya is a very beautiful country with lots of wildlife and scenic features, and is one of the major economic hubs in Africa. Fondly referred to as the "Jewel of Africa", Kenya is a dream destination for its Swahili heritage and the home of humankind and Safari industry.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Fort Jesus Museum
Kenya Lake System in the Great Rift Valley
Lake Turkana National Parks
Lamu Old Town
Mount Kenya National Park
Mwana Arafa Jambeni Building
Ruins of Gedi
Sacred Mijikenda Kaya Forests
Thimlich Ohinga

Upcoming public holidays

October 10, 2026Mazingira Day

October 20, 2026Mashujaa Day

December 12, 2026Jamhuri Day

Full source list on About.

About Suriname

Suriname, officially the Republic of Suriname, is a country on the northern coast of South America, also considered as part of the Caribbean and the West Indies. 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 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 ≈ 37.65 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)

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 10, 2026Day of the Maroons

October 20, 2026Chinese Arrival day

November 25, 2026Independence Day

Full source list on About.