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Suriname visa requirements 2026

Do you need a visa for Suriname? Entry rules for every passport, grouped by visa category.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

Region: South America

Suriname flag
24Visa-free
20eVisa
0Visa on arrival
153Visa required

Suriname entry rules at a glance

Of the 198 passports we track, 24 can enter Suriname visa-free (most commonly for up to 180 days) and 0 can get a visa on arrival. Of the rest, 20 need an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation before departure and 153 need a visa issued in advance by an embassy or consulate.

24 of 198 passports can travel to Suriname without arranging anything before departure.

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Suriname entry rules for common passports

PassportEntry rule for Suriname
United States of AmericaVisa required
United KingdomVisa required
CanadaVisa required
AustraliaVisa required
GermanyVisa required
FranceVisa required
IndiaeVisa
ChinaVisa-free (30 days)
NigeriaeVisa
South AfricaeVisa
BrazilVisa-free (180 days)
PhilippinesVisa-free (30 days)

Suriname visa requirements by region of passport

Number of passports from each region in each entry category for Suriname.

Passport regionVisa-freeVisa on arrivaleVisaVisa required
Africa101043
Asia50739
Europe30042
North America11029
Oceania00014
South America4016

Entry rules for every passport

Visa-free 24
eVisa 20
Visa required 153
No admission 1

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to visit Suriname?

It depends on your passport. Of 198 passports, 24 can enter visa-free, 20 need an eVisa and 153 need a visa before travel. Find your passport in the lists on this page.

Which passports can enter Suriname without a visa?

24 passports have visa-free access to Suriname, including Malaysia, Brazil, Argentina, Serbia, Philippines, Barbados, Jamaica, Chile and others. The most common visa-free stay is 180 days.

Does Suriname offer visa on arrival?

Our data shows no passports eligible for a visa on arrival in Suriname. Travellers who are not visa-exempt should arrange an eVisa or visa before departure.

Can I apply for a Suriname eVisa online?

20 passports are eligible for an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation for Suriname. Apply only through the official government portal and allow time for processing before you fly.

Do South American passport holders need a visa for Suriname?

Of 11 passports from South America, 4 can enter Suriname visa-free or with a visa on arrival. The region table on this page breaks this down by category.

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About this data

Entry categories come from our passport-by-destination matrix, last updated 2026-01-09. Visa policies change, and special rules can apply to diplomatic passports, residents of third countries or travellers arriving by land. Always confirm with the destination's official immigration website or your airline before you travel.

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