Netherlands
Suriname
Suriname visa for Dutch citizens
Entry requirement
Dutch 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
- 2 missions
- Visa guide
- Suriname visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at consulaatsuriname.nl
Which Suriname visa?
Where to apply in Netherlands
- Embassy of Suriname in The Hague
Alexander Gogelweg 2, 2517JH 's-Gravenhage
- Consulate General of Suriname in Amsterdam
De Cuserstraat 11, 1081CK Amsterdam
Surinamese citizens travelling to the Netherlands
SurinameNetherlands Visa required Netherlands 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.
For a trip from the Netherlands to Suriname, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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 Dutch citizens can stay in Suriname
Dutch citizens may stay in Suriname for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Suriname.
How Dutch citizens apply
Dutch 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 Dutch citizens
Guyana and Brazil admit Dutch citizens visa-free.
Surinamese citizens travelling to the Netherlands
Surinamese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the Netherlands.
Frequently asked questions
Do Dutch citizens need a visa for Suriname?
Dutch 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 Dutch citizens stay in Suriname?
Dutch citizens can stay in Suriname for up to 90 days with an ETA.
Do Surinamese citizens need a visa for the Netherlands?
Surinamese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the Netherlands.
Can Dutch citizens enter Suriname visa-free?
No; Dutch 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.