SurinameNamibia: e-Visa

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Do Suriname passport holders need a visa for Namibia?

e-Visa

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

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

Source: eservices.mhaiss.gov.na (checked December 19, 2025).

Requiremente-Visa

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-19

Distance8,457 km, straight line (~10h 27m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Namibia140 of 242 nationalities tracked

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

Visa-free alternatives near Namibia

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 Namibia?

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

How far is Namibia from Suriname?

About 8,457 km in a straight line, roughly ~10h 27m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Namibia?

Namibian dollar (NAD).

What is the emergency number in Namibia?

10111 / 112.

What time zone is Namibia in?

Windhoek (UTC+2).

What is the nearest airport to Windhoek?

Eros Airport (ERS), about 5 km away.

How many countries can enter Namibia without a visa?

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

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

Zambia, Zimbabwe, Angola, Malawi, Burundi, Rwanda.

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 Namibia

Namibia, officially the Republic of Namibia, is a country in Southern Africa. It borders the Atlantic Ocean to the west, Zambia and Angola to the north, Botswana to the east, and South Africa to the south; in the northeast, approximating a quadripoint, Zimbabwe lies less than 200 metres (660 ft) away along the Zambezi river near Kazungula, Zambia. Namibia's capital and largest city is Windhoek.

CapitalWindhoek

RegionSouthern Africa

Population3.1M

Area825,615 km²

CurrencyNamibian dollar, South African rand (1 USD ≈ 16.46 NAD)

LanguagesAfrikaans, German, English, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga, Tswana

Calling code+264

Drives on theleft

TimezoneWindhoek (UTC+2)

Nearest airportEros Airport (ERS), 5 km

Emergency number10111 / 112

UNESCO sites2

Income levelLower middle income

GDP per capita$4,876 (2025)

Tourist arrivals187.1K (2020)

Climate in Windhoek

Warmest January, coolest July, driest May, sunniest November. Best time to visit: April, October, November.

Monthly climate normals for Windhoek, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	31.4°C	17.9°C	8mm	382h
February	27.6°C	18°C	116mm	290h
March	26.6°C	15.2°C	38mm	359h
April	26.2°C	13.4°C	2mm	335h
May	23.9°C	10.3°C	0mm	329h
June	20°C	6.5°C	0mm	311h
July	20.6°C	6°C	0mm	325h
August	23.3°C	7.6°C	0mm	348h
September	28°C	12.2°C	3mm	347h
October	30.7°C	16.3°C	1mm	359h
November	31.2°C	16.2°C	1mm	385h
December	30.8°C	17.5°C	65mm	365h

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

Namibia is a country in Southern Africa, north of South Africa and west of Botswana, boasts remarkable natural attractions such as the Namib Desert, the Fish River Canyon Park, Etosha National Park and the Kalahari Desert.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Namib Sand Sea
Twyfelfontein

Upcoming public holidays

December 10, 2026Human Rights Day

December 25, 2026Christmas Day

December 26, 2026St. Stephen's Day

Full source list on About.