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Country guideLast checked October 17, 2026

Visas and immigration in Suriname

2 routes from official government sources, grouped by type. Each guide covers who it's for, the requirements and where to apply.

Visit & tourism 1
Status in-country 1

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Visiting Suriname

Short-stay rules by passport, from official sources. Last checked October 17, 2026.

15 passports visa-free
234 passports need an eTA or eVisa

Passports that can visit without a visa

Antigua & Barbuda
Bahamas
Barbados
Belize
Dominica
Grenada
Guyana
Haiti
Jamaica
Montserrat
St. Kitts & Nevis
St. Lucia
St. Vincent & Grenadines
Trinidad & Tobago
Vatican City

Visit & tourism1 pathway

Visit to Suriname: online Entry Fee (most nationalities) or e-visa/tourist card
Since 1 July 2022 Suriname has let citizens of most countries visit without a visa for tourism or family visits for up to 90 days, but every traveller must pay an Entry Fee online before each entry. The fee is USD 50 or EUR 50 plus a VFS Global service fee of USD 8 or EUR 8. Since 1 May 2023, 21 countries are excluded from this visa waiver and still need a visa; Cuba, Venezuela and the Dominican Republic also need a tourist card again. Business, internship and work-related visits still need a visa through the official online application run by VFS Global.
Temporary only
Last checked October 17, 2026
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Status in-country1 pathway

Suriname residence permit (verblijfsvergunning) and authorisation for short stay
Residence permits in Suriname are handled by the Aliens Affairs Department (Hoofdafdeling Vreemdelingenzaken) of the Ministry of Justice and Police. Visa-required foreigners who plan to stay longer than three months must first apply for an authorisation for short stay (MKV) at a Surinamese embassy or consulate in their home country. People of Surinamese origin and nationals of visa-waiver and CARICOM countries are exempt from the MKV and can apply in Suriname during their legal stay. The application needs a request to the Minister, proof of means of support and a USD 150 payment.
Can lead to permanent residence
Last checked October 17, 2026
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Official sources

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