SurinameMaldives: Visa on arrival

SurinameMaldives

Do Suriname passport holders need a visa for Maldives?

Visa on arrival

A visa is not required in advance. Suriname passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Maldives.

A visa is issued at the border on arrival, usually for a fee, with no advance application.

Source: immigration.gov.mv (checked July 18, 2026).

RequirementVisa on arrival

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelNone, travel on your passport

Data as of2026-10-19

Distance14,209 km, straight line (~17h 13m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Maldives241 of 242 nationalities tracked

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

Other visa-free destinations for Suriname passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Suriname passport holders need a visa for Maldives?

A visa is not required in advance. Suriname passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Maldives.

How far is Maldives from Suriname?

About 14,209 km in a straight line, roughly ~17h 13m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Maldives?

Maldivian rufiyaa (MVR).

What is the emergency number in Maldives?

102 / 118 / 119.

What time zone is Maldives in?

Maldives (UTC+5).

What is the nearest airport to Male?

Velana International Airport (MLE), about 3 km away.

How many countries can enter Maldives without a visa?

241 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter Maldives 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 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 Maldives

The Maldives, officially the Republic of Maldives, and historically known as the Maldive Islands, is an archipelagic country in South Asia, located in the Indian Ocean, near the southeastern boundary of the Arabian Sea. The Maldives is located southwest of India and Sri Lanka, about 750 kilometres from the Asian continent's mainland. The Maldives' chain of 26 atolls stretches across the equator from Ihavandhippolhu Atoll in the north to Addu Atoll in the south.

CapitalMale

RegionSouthern Asia

Population529.7K

Area300 km²

CurrencyMaldivian rufiyaa (1 USD ≈ 15.43 MVR)

LanguagesMaldivian

Calling code+960

Drives on theleft

TimezoneMaldives (UTC+5)

Nearest airportVelana International Airport (MLE), 3 km

Emergency number102 / 118 / 119

Income levelUpper middle income

GDP per capita$14,615 (2025)

Tourist arrivals555K (2020)

Travel guide

The Maldives are a chain of low-lying coral islands in the Indian Ocean with picture-perfect beaches, strikingly blue water, and luxury resorts. There are 200 inhabited islands and 165 islands with tourist resorts. Just under the surface of the beautiful blue ocean, there's a wealth of wildlife to see: over 2000 species of fish in all colours of the rainbow roam the clear waters around the islands.

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