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Suriname
Suriname visa for New Zealand citizens
Entry requirement
New Zealand 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 New Zealand
Suriname has no embassy or consulate in New Zealand on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Surinamese citizens travelling to New Zealand
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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.
For a trip from New Zealand 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 New Zealand citizens can stay in Suriname
New Zealand citizens may stay in Suriname for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Suriname.
How New Zealand citizens apply
New Zealand 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 New Zealand citizens
Guyana and Brazil admit New Zealand citizens visa-free.
Surinamese citizens travelling to New Zealand
Surinamese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to New Zealand.
Frequently asked questions
Do New Zealand citizens need a visa for Suriname?
New Zealand 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 New Zealand citizens stay in Suriname?
New Zealand citizens can stay in Suriname for up to 90 days with an ETA.
Do Surinamese citizens need a visa for New Zealand?
Surinamese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to New Zealand.
Can New Zealand citizens enter Suriname visa-free?
No; New Zealand 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.