French Embassy in Paramaribo
Embassy 
France Paramaribo, Suriname
- Address
- Dr. J.F. Nassylaan 23, Paramaribo
- Website
- sr.ambafrance.org
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Foreign ministry of France: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 10 January 2022
The French embassy in Paramaribo stands at Dr. J.F. Nassylaan 23, Paramaribo, in Paramaribo, the capital of Suriname. Surinamese citizens need a visa for France, obtained before travel.
Opening hours
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Suriname
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Independence Day
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Christmas Day
Public holidays in France
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Armistice Day
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Christmas Day
France visa for Surinamese citizens
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FranceSuriname Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Suriname visa for citizens of France
Surinamese citizens need a visa for France, obtained before travel. Applications may be taken here or by a visa centre working for France.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 40 | 37 | 0 | 0.0% | 89.2% |
| 2024 | 84 | 73 | 1 | 1.4% | 46.6% |
| 2025 | 332 | 320 | 20 | 5.8% | 19.4% |
2025 figures: 332 short-stay Schengen visa applications were lodged at France’s embassy in Paramaribo, and 320 visas were issued. 20 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 5.8%. The refusal rate rose by 4.5 points from 1.4% in 2024. Applications rose by 295% compared with 2024 (84).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 0.0% (2023) to 5.8% (2025).
Across all Schengen consulates in Suriname, 12.1% of applications were refused in 2025; France’s rate worldwide was 14.2%. France received the 2nd largest number of applications of the 2 Schengen states represented here.
19.4% of the visas issued here were multiple-entry visas, valid for several trips. The statistics count applications, not people, and include every nationality that applies here, not only citizens of Suriname.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
Other missions nearby
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Embassy of Guyana in ParamariboHenck Arronstraat 82, Paramaribo
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Honorary Consulate of Germany in Paramaribo (Domineestraat)Domineestraat 36-38, Paramaribo
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Embassy of Argentina in ParamariboWashington Straat N°11, Benni s Park 1, Paramaribo, --
France’s other missions in Suriname
The French embassy in Paramaribo is the only mission of France in Suriname on record. Suriname in turn has an embassy in Paris.
Good to know
About the French embassy in Paramaribo
It appears in official lists as Embassy of France in Paramaribo.
Address and contact
Address: Dr. J.F. Nassylaan 23, Paramaribo. The record for the French embassy in Paramaribo includes a phone number and an official website.
French citizens travelling to Suriname
French citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for Suriname, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days.
When the French embassy in Paramaribo is closed
Expect the French embassy in Paramaribo to be shut on Independence Day on Wednesday 25 November 2026 and Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and often on Armistice Day (Armistice 1918) on Wednesday 11 November 2026, a holiday in France.
Before visiting the French embassy in Paramaribo
Current procedures for the French embassy in Paramaribo, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the French embassy in Paramaribo
The French embassy in Paramaribo has 4 other foreign missions within 1 km.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the French Embassy in Paramaribo?
The French embassy in Paramaribo is at Dr. J.F. Nassylaan 23, Paramaribo.
When is the French Embassy in Paramaribo closed?
The French embassy in Paramaribo closes on Suriname’s public holidays, the next being Independence Day on Wednesday 25 November 2026, and usually on the national day of France.
Do Surinamese citizens need a visa for France?
Surinamese citizens need a visa for France, obtained before travel.
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