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Suriname
Suriname visa for French citizens
Entry requirement
Before flying to Suriname, French citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Suriname visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Suriname visa?
Where to apply in France
Surinamese citizens travelling to France
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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 France 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).
Good to know
How long French citizens can stay in Suriname
French citizens may stay in Suriname for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Suriname.
How French citizens apply
French 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 French citizens
Guyana and Brazil admit French citizens visa-free.
Surinamese citizens travelling to France
France requires Surinamese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do French citizens need a visa for Suriname?
Before flying to Suriname, French citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.
How long can French citizens stay in Suriname?
French citizens can stay in Suriname for up to 90 days with an ETA.
Do Surinamese citizens need a visa for France?
France requires Surinamese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can French citizens enter Suriname visa-free?
No; French 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.