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Suriname visa for Costa Rican citizens
Entry requirement
Costa Rican citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for Suriname, obtained online before travel, for 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 Costa Rica
Suriname has no embassy or consulate in Costa Rica on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Surinamese citizens travelling to Costa Rica
SurinameCosta Rica Visa-free, 30 days Costa Rica 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.
Costa Rican 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 Costa Rican citizens can stay in Suriname
Costa Rican citizens may stay in Suriname for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Suriname.
How Costa Rican citizens apply
Costa Rican 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 Costa Rican citizens
Guyana and Brazil admit Costa Rican citizens visa-free.
Surinamese citizens travelling to Costa Rica
No visa is needed by Surinamese citizens for Costa Rica, for stays of up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Suriname?
Costa Rican citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for Suriname, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Costa Rican citizens stay in Suriname?
Costa Rican citizens can stay in Suriname for up to 90 days with an ETA.
Do Surinamese citizens need a visa for Costa Rica?
No visa is needed by Surinamese citizens for Costa Rica, for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Costa Rican citizens enter Suriname visa-free?
No; Costa Rican 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.