SurinameGreenland: Visa required

SurinameGreenland

Do Suriname passport holders need a visa for Greenland?

Visa required

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

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

Source: en.wikipedia.org (checked September 4, 2026).

RequirementVisa required

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-19

Distance6,495 km, straight line (~8h 8m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Greenland136 of 243 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Denmark passport holders visiting Suriname: Visa-free.

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

Visa-free alternatives near Greenland

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

Bermuda

Other visa-free destinations for Suriname passport holders

See all Suriname destinations →

Frequently asked questions

Do Suriname passport holders need a visa for Greenland?

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

How far is Greenland from Suriname?

About 6,495 km in a straight line, roughly ~8h 8m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Greenland?

krone (DKK).

What is the emergency number in Greenland?

112.

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

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

What time zone is Greenland in?

Godthab (UTC-1).

What is the nearest airport to Nuuk?

Nuuk International Airport (GOH), about 2 km away.

How many countries can enter Greenland without a visa?

136 of the 243 nationalities this site tracks can enter Greenland visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

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

Bermuda.

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

Full source list on About.

About Greenland

Greenland is an autonomous territory of the Kingdom of Denmark and is the largest of the kingdom's three constituent parts by land area, the others being Denmark proper and the Faroe Islands. Citizens of Greenland are citizens of Denmark. They are thus citizens of the European Union (EU), although Greenland is not part of the EU. It is the world's largest island and lies between the Arctic and Atlantic oceans, east of the Canadian Arctic Archipelago. It shares a small 1.2-kilometre (0.75 mi) border with Canada on Hans Island. The capital and largest city is Nuuk. Kaffeklubben Island off the northern coast is the world's northernmost undisputed point of land – Cape Morris Jesup on the main island was thought to be so until the 1960s. Economically, Greenland is heavily reliant on aid from Denmark, which has averaged 5.4 billion kr. annually in the period 2019–2023, amounting to more than 20% of the territory's gross domestic product.

CapitalNuuk

RegionNorth America

Population56.8K

Area2,166,086 km²

Currencykrone (1 USD ≈ 6.64 DKK)

LanguagesGreenlandic

Calling code+299

Drives on theright

TimezoneGodthab (UTC-1)

Nearest airportNuuk International Airport (GOH), 2 km

Emergency number112

UNESCO sites3

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$58,499 (2023)

Climate in Nuuk

Warmest July, coolest February, driest February, sunniest May.

Monthly climate normals for Nuuk, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	-10.4°C	-16.6°C	68mm	58h
February	-11.3°C	-16.2°C	31mm	122h
March	-8°C	-13.9°C	121mm	191h
April	-0.3°C	-5.8°C	76mm	291h
May	4.1°C	-1.5°C	57mm	323h
June	7.9°C	2.4°C	164mm	216h
July	12.7°C	6.9°C	82mm	317h
August	12.4°C	6°C	69mm	318h
September	6.8°C	1.2°C	102mm	245h
October	2°C	-3.3°C	126mm	141h
November	-4.5°C	-11.3°C	81mm	75h
December	-3.6°C	-10.7°C	155mm	31h

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

Greenland is the world's largest non-continental island, in the Arctic far north-east of North America. For thousands of years this icy landmass has been inhabited by Arctic peoples. In the 10th century, it was settled by Vikings, and to this day it is part of the Danish Realm.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Aasivissuit–Nipisat
Ilulissat Icefjord
Kujataa

Upcoming public holidays

December 25, 2026Juullip ullua

December 26, 2026Juullip-aappaa

January 1, 2027Ukiortaaq

Full source list on About.