Country guide
Suriname
Visa
Visa required
Vaccinations
Required
Currency
Suriname Dollar (SRD)
Time zones
UTC/GMT -3 hours (5 hours behind South Africa)
Dialing code
+ 597
Best time to go
February to April (short dry season) and August to November (long dry season). Tropical weather with high temperatures during the dry season.
Drinking water
Mains water in hotels and towns is safe to drink. Outside of the main towns, water may be contaminated. Milk is mostly unpasteurised.
Visa guide
Visa requirements
Visas can be applied for online via VFS: suriname.vfsevisa.com/
REQUIREMENTS:
If you are applying for E-Visa, depending on the category (Tourist, Business, Transit), the following documents will have to be uploaded:
- Passport bio page
- Itinerary (please note not a ticket)
- Accommodation Reservation - Hotel / apartment reservation (in case of accomodation at family residence, provide address and tel.no.)(required for Business Visa)
- Photograph size 3x4 cm
Business Visit Visa
Additional documents in case of Business visit:
- Reference letter of the Business partner in Suriname
- Extract/Certificate of the Chamber of Commerce & Industry (not older than 6 months)
Visa processing time
The processing time of the E-Visa may take up to 72 hours.
Visa cost
Entry Fee: US$ 33
Tourist Visa: US$ 60
VFS Service Fee: US$ 18
SA representative
Representation accredited from Kingston, Jamaica
Health / vaccinations
Compulsory: Yellow Fever
Recommended Travel Vaccines: Hepatitis A & B, Rabies, Typhoid, Tetanus, Polio
Malaria Risk
Public holidays
2026: Jan 1; Feb 17; Mar 3, 20; Apr 3, 6; May 1; Jul 1; Aug 9; Oct 10, 20; Nov 25; Dec 25-26