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Suriname passport visa requirements 2026

Where a Suriname passport gets you in visa-free, with a visa on arrival, with an eVisa, or only with a visa arranged in advance.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

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37Visa-free
43eVisa
33Visa on arrival
85Visa required

Suriname passport at a glance

With a Suriname passport you can enter 37 destinations visa-free and 33 with a visa on arrival, so 70 of the 198 destinations we track need no paperwork before you fly. Another 43 issue an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation online, and 85 require a visa from an embassy or consulate before travel.

Open the visa map for Suriname

Do Suriname passport holders need a visa for popular destinations?

DestinationEntry rule for Suriname passports
United States of AmericaVisa required
United KingdomVisa required
Schengen Area (Germany, France, Italy…)Visa required
CanadaVisa required
AustraliaeVisa
JapanVisa-free (90 days)
ChinaVisa-free (30 days)
United Arab EmirateseVisa
TurkeyeVisa
ThailandeVisa
IndiaeVisa
South AfricaVisa required

Access by region

Number of destinations in each category for Suriname passport holders.

RegionVisa-freeVisa on arrivaleVisaVisa required
Africa4162014
Asia9121713
Europe20241
North America14126
Oceania2327
South America6104

Longest visa-free stays

Where Suriname passport holders can stay the longest without a visa:

Full list of destinations

Visa-free 37
eVisa 43
Visa on arrival 33
Visa required 85

Frequently asked questions

How many countries can Suriname passport holders visit without a visa?

Suriname passport holders can visit 37 destinations visa-free, including Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Japan, Brazil, Argentina and others. Adding the 33 destinations that offer a visa on arrival, 70 destinations need no visa arranged in advance.

Which countries offer visa on arrival to Suriname passport holders?

33 destinations offer a visa on arrival to Suriname passport holders, including Egypt, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Qatar, Oman, Jordan, Tanzania and others. Fees, onward-ticket and proof-of-funds requirements still apply at the border.

Where can Suriname passport holders travel with an eVisa?

43 destinations let Suriname passport holders apply online for an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation, including Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, South Korea, Kenya, Georgia, Armenia, Vietnam and others.

Do Suriname passport holders need a visa for Europe's Schengen Area?

Suriname passport holders need a visa issued before travel in the Schengen Area, which covers 29 European countries including France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Hungary. One Schengen visa or visa-free stay covers all member states, limited to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Do Suriname passport holders need a visa for the United States?

Suriname passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United States, according to our data.

Do Suriname passport holders need a visa for the United Kingdom?

Suriname passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United Kingdom, according to our data.

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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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