Nicaragua
Suriname
Suriname visa for Nicaraguan citizens
Entry requirement
Nicaraguan 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 Nicaragua
Suriname has no embassy or consulate in Nicaragua on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Surinamese citizens travelling to Nicaragua
SurinameNicaragua Visa on arrival Nicaragua 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.
Nicaraguan 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Nicaraguan citizens can stay in Suriname
Nicaraguan citizens may stay in Suriname for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Suriname.
How Nicaraguan citizens apply
Nicaraguan 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 Nicaraguan citizens
Brazil admits Nicaraguan citizens visa-free.
Surinamese citizens travelling to Nicaragua
Surinamese citizens receive their visa for Nicaragua at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Nicaraguan citizens need a visa for Suriname?
Nicaraguan 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 Nicaraguan citizens stay in Suriname?
Nicaraguan citizens can stay in Suriname for up to 90 days with an ETA.
Do Surinamese citizens need a visa for Nicaragua?
Surinamese citizens receive their visa for Nicaragua at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Can Nicaraguan citizens enter Suriname visa-free?
No; Nicaraguan 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.