SurinameIsrael: eTA

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Do Suriname passport holders need a visa for Israel?

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Suriname passport holders need an approved electronic travel authorisation (eTA) before travelling to Israel, but no embassy visa.

An electronic travel authorisation must be approved online before departure. No embassy visit.

Source: israel-entry.piba.gov.il (checked September 3, 2026).

RequirementeTA

Maximum stay3 months

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-14

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

Visa-free access to Israel145 of 242 nationalities tracked

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

Israel 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.

Other visa-free destinations for Suriname passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Suriname passport holders need a visa for Israel?

Suriname passport holders need an approved electronic travel authorisation (eTA) before travelling to Israel, but no embassy visa.

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

Up to 3 months, for tourism, ordinary passport.

How far is Israel from Suriname?

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

What currency is used in Israel?

Israeli new shekel (ILS).

What is the emergency number in Israel?

100 / 101 / 102.

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

Israel 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 Israel in?

Jerusalem (UTC+3).

What is the nearest airport to Israel?

Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV), about 40 km away.

How many countries can enter Israel without a visa?

145 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter Israel 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 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

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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 ≈ 3.08 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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