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Suriname visa for citizens of DR Congo

Entry requirement

Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) up to 90 days

Citizens of DR Congo 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

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index

Which Suriname visa?

All visa types for Suriname

Where to apply in DR Congo

Suriname has no embassy or consulate in DR Congo on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.

Surinamese citizens travelling to DR Congo

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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 DR Congo 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 citizens of DR Congo can stay in Suriname

Citizens of DR Congo may stay in Suriname for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Suriname.

How citizens of DR Congo apply

Citizens of DR Congo 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 citizens of DR Congo

Brazil requires citizens of DR Congo to obtain a visa in advance.

Surinamese citizens travelling to DR Congo

DR Congo requires a visa from Surinamese citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 7 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do citizens of DR Congo need a visa for Suriname?

Citizens of DR Congo need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for Suriname, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days.

How long can citizens of DR Congo stay in Suriname?

Citizens of DR Congo can stay in Suriname for up to 90 days with an ETA.

Do Surinamese citizens need a visa for DR Congo?

DR Congo requires a visa from Surinamese citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 7 days.

Can citizens of DR Congo enter Suriname visa-free?

No; citizens of DR Congo 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.