Norfolk IslandSuriname: Visa-free

Norfolk IslandSuriname

Do Australia passport holders need a visa for Suriname?

Visa-free

No. Australia 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.

Norfolk Island does not issue its own passport; residents travel on a Australia passport. See the Australia passport.

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

RequirementVisa-free

Maximum stay3 months

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelNone, travel on your passport

Data as of2026-10-14

Visa-free access to Suriname221 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Suriname passport holders visiting Norfolk Island: Visa required.

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Frequently asked questions

Do Australia passport holders need a visa for Suriname?

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

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

Up to 3 months, for tourism, ordinary passport.

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.

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 Norfolk Island

Norfolk Island is an external territory of Australia located in the Pacific Ocean between New Zealand and New Caledonia, 1,412 kilometres (877 mi) directly east of Australia's Evans Head and about 900 kilometres (560 mi) from Lord Howe Island. Together with the neighbouring Phillip Island and Nepean Island, the three islands collectively form the Territory of Norfolk Island. At the 2021 census, it had 2,188 inhabitants living on a total area of about 35 km2 (14 sq mi). Its capital is Kingston.

RegionAustralia and New Zealand

Area36 km²

CurrencyAustralian dollar (1 USD ≈ 1.43 AUD)

LanguagesEnglish, Norfuk

Calling code+672

Drives on theleft

Climate in Norfolk Island

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

Monthly climate normals for Norfolk Island, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	21.8°C	20.7°C	5mm	403h
February	23.5°C	22.4°C	35mm	320h
March	22.5°C	21.2°C	166mm	297h
April	21.4°C	20.2°C	26mm	295h
May	19.9°C	18.5°C	130mm	250h
June	18.5°C	16.9°C	55mm	267h
July	17.8°C	16.7°C	86mm	261h
August	17.4°C	16.3°C	60mm	285h
September	17.3°C	16.1°C	27mm	329h
October	18.8°C	17.8°C	130mm	335h
November	20.1°C	18.7°C	56mm	360h
December	21.4°C	20.2°C	31mm	347h

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

Norfolk Island is an island in Melanesia, administered by Australia. It is 1,600 km (1,000 mi) east of Sydney and Brisbane and 1,000 km (620 mi) northwest of Auckland. It's a great destination for relaxation, with a range of accommodation and dining, beautiful vistas, complex history and tropical reefs. It also holds a deep convict history, with the convict sites part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Upcoming public holidays

October 12, 2026KNorfolk Island Agricultural Show

November 25, 2026Thanksgiving Day

December 25, 2026Christmas 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.