US Embassy in Paramaribo
Embassy 
United States Paramaribo, Suriname
- Address
- Kristalstraat 165, Paramaribo
- Phone
- +597 556 700
- Website
- sr.usembassy.gov
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Record last updated on 19 July 2026
The US embassy in Paramaribo stands at Kristalstraat 165, Paramaribo, in Paramaribo, the capital of Suriname. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 07:30–16:00. Surinamese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United States.
Opening hours of the US embassy in Paramaribo
| Monday | 07:30–16:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 07:30–16:00 |
| Wednesday | 07:30–16:00 |
| Thursday | 07:30–16:00 |
| Friday | 07:30–16:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Suriname
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Independence Day
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Christmas Day
Public holidays in the United States
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Veterans Day
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Thanksgiving Day
The US embassy in Paramaribo is listed as open Monday to Friday, 07:30–16:00.
United States visa for Surinamese citizens
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United StatesSuriname Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Suriname visa for citizens of the United States
Surinamese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United States. Whether the US embassy in Paramaribo takes applications itself or through a visa centre is set out on its official website.
US visa statistics
| Visas issued | FY 2024 | FY 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor (B) | 6,423 | 6,446 |
| Student (F, M) | 22 | 38 |
| Exchange (J) | 48 | 28 |
| Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…) | 15 | 22 |
| Transit and crew (C, D) | 105 | 43 |
| Diplomatic and official (A, G) | 141 | 79 |
| Total | 6,754 | 6,656 |
The US embassy in Paramaribo issued 6,656 nonimmigrant visas in fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025). 97% were visitor visas (B1/B2). That is about the same as in fiscal year 2024 (6,754).
From October 2025 to February 2026, it issued 1,544, 51% fewer than in the same months a year earlier.
The State Department publishes issuances per post but no refusal figures per post, and these numbers say nothing about how long the wait for an interview is; check the current wait time on travel.state.gov before planning.
Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made
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The United States’ other missions in Suriname
The US embassy in Paramaribo is the only mission of the United States in Suriname on record. Suriname in turn has 2 missions in the United States, its embassy being in Washington D.C.
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About the US embassy in Paramaribo
It appears in official lists as Embassy of the United States in Paramaribo.
Address and contact
Address: Kristalstraat 165, Paramaribo. The record for the US embassy in Paramaribo includes a phone number and an official website.
US citizens travelling to Suriname
US 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.
When the US embassy in Paramaribo is closed
The US embassy in Paramaribo closes on Suriname’s public holidays, the next being Independence Day on Wednesday 25 November 2026 and Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on holidays of the United States such as Veterans Day on Wednesday 11 November 2026.
Before visiting the US embassy in Paramaribo
Current procedures for the US embassy in Paramaribo, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the US Embassy in Paramaribo?
The US embassy in Paramaribo is at Kristalstraat 165, Paramaribo.
What are the opening hours of the US Embassy in Paramaribo?
The US embassy in Paramaribo is listed as open Monday to Friday, 07:30–16:00.
Is the US Embassy in Paramaribo open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the US embassy in Paramaribo do not include Saturday.
When is the US Embassy in Paramaribo closed?
The US 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 the United States.
Do Surinamese citizens need a visa for the United States?
Surinamese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United States.
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