- Address
- Dr. J.F. Nassylaan 23, Paramaribo
- Phone
- +597 47 52 22
- Website
- sr.ambafrance.org
France
Suriname
French Embassy in Suriname
1 embassy
France is represented in Suriname by 1 mission: an embassy in Paramaribo. Surinamese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to France.
French Embassy in Paramaribo
The French embassy is in Paramaribo, the capital of Suriname, at Dr. J.F. Nassylaan 23, Paramaribo. Its phone number and website are on its page.
France visa for Surinamese citizens
SurinameFrance Visa required France visa for citizens of Suriname
FranceSuriname Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Suriname visa for citizens of France
France visa requirements for citizens of Suriname
- Uniform Schengen visa (type C) for France – tourism or private visit
- Long-stay visa (type D) – study, work, family
- Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – business
- Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – visiting family or friends
- Fee: €90
- 13 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
Surinamese citizens need a visa for France, obtained before travel. Applicants in Suriname turn to the French embassy in Paramaribo; many countries also use an outsourced visa centre.
Suriname’s missions in France
Missions of Suriname in France (1)
In return, Suriname has an embassy in France, in Paris.
Good to know
France in Suriname
Worldwide, France has 386 missions in 176 countries; one of them is in Suriname.
Travel to Suriname for French citizens
French citizens do not need a visa for Suriname, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 90 days. In Suriname, French citizens can turn to the French embassy for passports and emergency help.
When the French embassy in Suriname is closed
The French embassy in Suriname closes on Suriname’s public holidays, the next being Independence Day on Wednesday 25 November 2026, Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026 and Boxing Day on Saturday 26 December 2026, and usually on some holidays of France, such as Armistice Day (Armistice 1918) on Wednesday 11 November 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the French embassy in Suriname?
The French embassy is in Paramaribo, at Dr. J.F. Nassylaan 23, Paramaribo.
Do Surinamese citizens need a visa for France?
Surinamese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to France.
Do French citizens need a visa for Suriname?
Before flying to Suriname, French citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.
Does Suriname have an embassy in France?
Yes, Suriname has its embassy in Paris.