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Suriname visa for Malagasy citizens
Entry requirement
Malagasy 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 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Suriname visa?
Where to apply in Madagascar
Suriname has no embassy or consulate in Madagascar on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Surinamese citizens travelling to Madagascar
SurinameMadagascar Visa on arrival Madagascar 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.
Malagasy 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 Malagasy citizens can stay in Suriname
Malagasy citizens may stay in Suriname for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Suriname.
How Malagasy citizens apply
Malagasy 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 Malagasy citizens
Brazil requires Malagasy citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Surinamese citizens travelling to Madagascar
Surinamese citizens receive their visa for Madagascar at the border; it covers up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Malagasy citizens need a visa for Suriname?
Malagasy 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 Malagasy citizens stay in Suriname?
Malagasy citizens can stay in Suriname for up to 90 days with an ETA.
Do Surinamese citizens need a visa for Madagascar?
Surinamese citizens receive their visa for Madagascar at the border; it covers up to 90 days.
Can Malagasy citizens enter Suriname visa-free?
No; Malagasy citizens 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.