SurinameMalaysia: e-Visa

SurinameMalaysia

Do Suriname passport holders need a visa for Malaysia?

e-Visa

Yes. Suriname passport holders need a visa for Malaysia, available online as an e-visa before travel.

An e-visa must be applied for and approved online before travel.

Source: malaysiavisa.imi.gov.my (checked September 4, 2026).

Requiremente-Visa

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-19

Distance17,259 km, straight line (~20h 48m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Malaysia86 of 242 nationalities tracked

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

Visa-free alternatives near Malaysia

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

Other visa-free destinations for Suriname passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Suriname passport holders need a visa for Malaysia?

Yes. Suriname passport holders need a visa for Malaysia, available online as an e-visa before travel.

How far is Malaysia from Suriname?

About 17,259 km in a straight line, roughly ~20h 48m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Malaysia?

Malaysian ringgit (MYR).

What is the emergency number in Malaysia?

999.

What time zone is Malaysia in?

Kuala Lumpur (UTC+8).

What is the nearest airport to Kuala Lumpur?

Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport (SZB), about 15 km away.

How many countries can enter Malaysia without a visa?

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

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

Singapore, Cambodia, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Philippines, Hong Kong.

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

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About Malaysia

Malaysia is a country in Southeast Asia. A federal constitutional monarchy, it consists of 13 states and three federal territories, separated by the South China Sea into two regions: Peninsular Malaysia on Mainland Southeast Asia and East Malaysia on the island of Borneo. Peninsular Malaysia shares land and maritime borders with Thailand, as well as maritime borders with Singapore, Vietnam, and Indonesia; East Malaysia shares land borders with Brunei and Indonesia, and maritime borders with the Philippines and Vietnam. Kuala Lumpur is the country's national capital, largest city, and the seat of the legislative branch of the federal government, while Putrajaya is the federal administrative capital, representing the seat of both the executive branch and the judicial branch of the federal government. With a population of over 34 million, it is the world's 43rd-most populous country.

CapitalKuala Lumpur

RegionSouth-Eastern Asia

Population36M

Area330,803 km²

CurrencyMalaysian ringgit (1 USD ≈ 4.08 MYR)

LanguagesEnglish, Malay

Calling code+60

Drives on theleft

TimezoneKuala Lumpur (UTC+8)

Nearest airportSultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport (SZB), 15 km

Emergency number999

UNESCO sites6

Income levelUpper middle income

GDP per capita$13,125 (2025)

Tourist arrivals4.3M (2020)

Climate in Kuala Lumpur

Warmest March, coolest December, driest January, sunniest January. Best time to visit: January, February, March, April, June, August, October.

Monthly climate normals for Kuala Lumpur, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	31.5°C	24.1°C	102mm	314h
February	31.6°C	24.1°C	116mm	297h
March	31.8°C	24.6°C	195mm	312h
April	31.4°C	24.7°C	213mm	282h
May	31°C	25.1°C	226mm	228h
June	30.3°C	24.4°C	210mm	253h
July	30.1°C	23.9°C	336mm	251h
August	30.9°C	24.1°C	133mm	299h
September	30.2°C	23.9°C	302mm	247h
October	30.4°C	24.2°C	186mm	248h
November	29.5°C	23.9°C	389mm	213h
December	29.4°C	23.7°C	227mm	244h

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

Malaysia is a country in Southeast Asia, on the Malay Peninsula, as well as on northern Borneo. The country is one of Asia's tiger economies, having seen great economic and human development during the last several decades. While the capital Kuala Lumpur is a cosmopolitan city, deep jungles cover vast swaths of the land, and the offshore islands are home to pristine beaches and some of the world's best scuba diving sites. Malaysia is also a foodie's paradise, with its diverse ethnic groups contributing to an incredibly rich culinary heritage.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Archaeological Heritage of the Lenggong Valley
Forest Research Institute Malaysia Forest Park Selangor
Gunung Mulu National Park
Kinabalu Park
Melaka and George Town, Historic Cities of the Straits of Malacca
Niah National Park

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