Suriname

Suriname visa and entry guide

3 visa types
checked 24 October 2026

How visas for Suriname work

Since 1 July 2022, Suriname has allowed citizens of most countries to visit without a visa for tourism or family visits of up to 90 days, in exchange for an Entry Fee. From 1 May 2023 the visa requirement was reinstated for 21 countries, and in 2026 the Government announced the return of visas for Mexico and Bolivia. Visa-free visitors pay the Entry Fee of USD 50 or EUR 50, plus an USD 8 or EUR 8 service fee, online through the official e-visa portal run by VFS Global, for each entry.

The visa abolition does not cover business, internships or work-related visits, which still require a visa applied for online through the same portal or, for stays over three months, through a Surinamese embassy or consulate. Residence permits are handled by the Ministry of Justice and Police and require a petition to the Minister, proof of income and a USD 150 deposit; visa-required foreigners first obtain an authorisation for short stay (MKV) abroad.

This guide covers tourist entry, business visas and residence permits. Information on asylum and on specific work permits was not found on the official pages reviewed.

Which visa do I need?

Holiday or family visit up to 90 days: no visa for most nationalities; pay the Entry Fee online. Nationals of the 21 listed countries apply for a visa.

Business, internship or work-related visit: business visa through the official e-visa portal.

Living in Suriname longer term: residence permit from the Ministry of Justice and Police.

Visa types for Suriname

Visits and short stays

Tourist visa Visa-free tourist entry with Entry Fee
Since 1 July 2022, Suriname has unilaterally abolished visas for travellers of most nationalities visiting for tourism or family visits, for stays of up to 90 days, replacing them with an Entry Fee.
Maximum stay: Up to 90 days

Business and self-employment

Business visa
Suriname's visa abolition covers only tourism and family visits.

Residence

Residence permit Residence permit (Verblijfsvergunning)
Residence permits in Suriname are handled by the Ministry of Justice and Police, whose Aliens Affairs department deals with residence, settlement and naturalisation.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa for Suriname?

Not for tourism or family visits of up to 90 days, unless you are a national of one of the 21 countries for which the visa was reinstated in 2023 (or of Mexico or Bolivia, announced in 2026). Visa-free visitors pay the Entry Fee.

How much is the Entry Fee?

USD 50 or EUR 50 per entry, plus a VFS Global service fee of USD 8 or EUR 8, paid online before travelling.

Do business travellers need a visa?

Yes. Business, internship and work-related visits are not covered by the visa abolition.

Who issues residence permits?

The Aliens Affairs department of the Ministry of Justice and Police, in Paramaribo.