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Suriname visa for Malawian citizens

Entry requirement

Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) up to 90 days

Before flying to Suriname, Malawian citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.

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 Malawi

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

Surinamese citizens travelling to Malawi

SurinameMalawi Visa on arrival Malawi 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 Malawi 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.

Good to know

How long Malawian citizens can stay in Suriname

Malawian citizens may stay in Suriname for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Suriname.

How Malawian citizens apply

Malawian 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 Malawian citizens

Brazil requires Malawian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Surinamese citizens travelling to Malawi

Malawi issues Surinamese citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.

Frequently asked questions

Do Malawian citizens need a visa for Suriname?

Before flying to Suriname, Malawian citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.

How long can Malawian citizens stay in Suriname?

Malawian citizens can stay in Suriname for up to 90 days with an ETA.

Do Surinamese citizens need a visa for Malawi?

Malawi issues Surinamese citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.

Can Malawian citizens enter Suriname visa-free?

No; Malawian 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.