Visa policy of Suriname
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A foreign national wishing to enter Suriname must obtain a visa unless they are a citizen of one of the eligible visa exempt countries or tourist card eligible countries.[1] Surinamese visas are documents issued with the stated goal of regulating and facilitating migratory flows. All visitors must hold a passport valid for 6 months.
Visa policy map[]
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Visa exemption[]
Holders of passports issued by the following jurisdictions do not require a tourist visa to enter Suriname.[2]
6 months (22)
90 days (4)
30 days (5)
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1 - For holders of Dutch passports residing in these territories.
2 - For holders of British Overseas Territories Citizen passports issued by Montserrat.
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Visa is also not required for holders of a Persons of Surinamese Origin (PSA) document or for holders of a proof of being of Surinamese origin.
Holders of diplomatic or official/service passports of Chile, China, Colombia, Cuba, Ecuador, Haiti, India, Indonesia, Japan and Uruguay and holders of diplomatic passports of Costa Rica and Venezuela do not require a visa.[11]
Tourist card[]
Citizens of the following countries may apply for a tourist card online for US$54. Holders of tourist cards can stay in Suriname for a maximum period of 90 days.[12][2][13]
Previously tourist cards could be obtained on arrival. However, this policy was terminated on 15 October 2019.[14]
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3 - For British citizens, British Overseas Territories Citizens (except Montserrat) and British National (Overseas) only.
E-Visa[]
In March 2019 it was announced that Suriname plans to introduce electronic issuance of visas and tourist cards.[16]
The system was launched in cooperation with VFS Global in April 2019.[17]
Citizens of countries normally requiring a visa or who wish to stay longer than what the visa exemption allows for can apply for an electronic visa at least 72 hours before their trips.[18]
Fee for e-visa differs from US$15 to US$360 depending on visa category, E-Tourist Card costs US$40.[19]
Visitor statistics[]
Most visitors arriving in Suriname were from the following areas of residence or countries of nationality:[20]
Country/Territory | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
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155,988 | N/A | ![]() |
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32,612 | N/A | ![]() |
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31,675 | N/A | ![]() |
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16,314 | N/A | ![]() |
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6,827 | N/A | ![]() |
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5,511 | N/A | ![]() |
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3,827 | N/A | ![]() |
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2,558 | N/A | ![]() |
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2,180 | N/A | ![]() |
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1,981 | N/A | ![]() |
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N/A | N/A | ![]() |
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See also[]
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Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Suriname. |
References[]
- ^ "Country information (visa section)". Timatic. International Air Transport Association (IATA) through Gulf Air. Retrieved 1 April 2017.
- ^ a b Visa Requirements
- ^ "旅券査証及び査証料の相互免除に関するオラ���ダ政府と日本国政府との間の取極のスリナム及びアンティールへの適用に関する交換公文" (PDF). Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan. 8 June 1974. Retrieved 14 February 2018.
- ^ "Соглашение между Правительством Российской Федерации и Правительством Суринам об условиях отказа от визовых формальностей при взаимных поездках граждан". mid.ru (in Russian). Министерство Иностранных Дел России. Retrieved 10 October 2018.
- ^ [1]
- ^ [2]
- ^ https://kemlu.go.id/paramaribo/en/read/visa-waiver-indonesia-suriname/1223/important-information
- ^ "中国政府和苏里南政府关于互免持外交、公务、公务普通护照和普通护照人员签证的协定生效".
- ^ Was applied under visa exemption agreement from 25 November 1975 [3]
- ^ Was applied under visa exemption agreement from 17 June 1980 [4]
- ^ "Suriname E-Visa | VFS Global | Official partner of the Government of Suriname".
- ^ a b Introduction "Suriname Tourist card" in the Republic of Suriname
- ^ E-Tourist Card
- ^ "Vanaf 15 oktober geen toeristenkaarten meer aan balie op Schiphol". 3 August 2019.
- ^ Travel Information Manual, International Air Transport Association (IATA).
- ^ Suriname : visa et carte touristique électroniques en préparation
- ^ "Vandaag officiële launch van Suriname E-Visa en E-Toeristenkaart". 29 April 2019.
- ^ Who can apply for E-Visa?
- ^ "Fee Payment". VFS Global Group (Suriname).
- ^ Suriname Statistics
- Visa policy by country
- Foreign relations of Suriname