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Suriname visa for Canadian citizens
Entry requirement
Canadian 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.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Suriname visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Suriname visa?
Where to apply in Canada
Suriname has no embassy or consulate in Canada on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Surinamese citizens travelling to Canada
SurinameCanada Visa required Canada visa for citizens of Suriname
Travel advice for Suriname
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from Canada to Suriname, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Suriname at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 7 September 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Suriname (updated 10 December 2025) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Suriname (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Canadian citizens can stay in Suriname
Canadian citizens may stay in Suriname for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Suriname.
How Canadian citizens apply
Canadian citizens apply for the ETA for Suriname online on its official government portal before departure; it is linked to the passport they travel with.
Suriname’s neighbours for Canadian citizens
Guyana admits Canadian citizens visa-free.
Surinamese citizens travelling to Canada
Canada requires Surinamese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Suriname?
Canadian 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.
How long can Canadian citizens stay in Suriname?
Canadian citizens can stay in Suriname for up to 90 days with an ETA.
Do Surinamese citizens need a visa for Canada?
Canada requires Surinamese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can Canadian citizens enter Suriname visa-free?
No; Canadian citizens need an ETA for Suriname.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.