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Suriname visa for Japanese citizens
Entry requirement
Japanese 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 Japan
Suriname has no embassy or consulate in Japan on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Surinamese citizens travelling to Japan
SurinameJapan Visa-free, 90 days Japan 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 Japan 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 Japanese citizens can stay in Suriname
Japanese citizens may stay in Suriname for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Suriname.
How Japanese citizens apply
Japanese 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 Japanese citizens
Guyana and Brazil admit Japanese citizens visa-free.
Surinamese citizens travelling to Japan
Surinamese citizens can visit Japan without a visa for up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Japanese citizens need a visa for Suriname?
Japanese 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 Japanese citizens stay in Suriname?
Japanese citizens can stay in Suriname for up to 90 days with an ETA.
Do Surinamese citizens need a visa for Japan?
Surinamese citizens can visit Japan without a visa for up to 90 days.
Can Japanese citizens enter Suriname visa-free?
No; Japanese 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.