Cape Verde
Suriname
Suriname visa for Cape Verdean citizens
Entry requirement
Cape Verdean 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 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Suriname visa?
Where to apply in Cape Verde
Suriname has no embassy or consulate in Cape Verde on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Surinamese citizens travelling to Cape Verde
SurinameCape Verde Visa on arrival Cape Verde 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.
Cape Verdean citizens planning a trip to Suriname can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Cape Verdean citizens can stay in Suriname
Cape Verdean citizens may stay in Suriname for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Suriname.
How Cape Verdean citizens apply
Cape Verdean 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 Cape Verdean citizens
Brazil requires Cape Verdean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Surinamese citizens travelling to Cape Verde
Cape Verde issues Surinamese citizens a visa on arrival, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do Cape Verdean citizens need a visa for Suriname?
Cape Verdean 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 Cape Verdean citizens stay in Suriname?
Cape Verdean citizens can stay in Suriname for up to 90 days with an ETA.
Do Surinamese citizens need a visa for Cape Verde?
Cape Verde issues Surinamese citizens a visa on arrival, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Can Cape Verdean citizens enter Suriname visa-free?
No; Cape Verdean citizens need an ETA for Suriname.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.