Niger
Suriname
Suriname visa for Nigerien citizens
Entry requirement
Nigerien 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 Niger
Suriname has no embassy or consulate in Niger on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Surinamese citizens travelling to Niger
SurinameNiger Visa required Niger 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 Niger 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 Nigerien citizens can stay in Suriname
Nigerien citizens may stay in Suriname for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Suriname.
How Nigerien citizens apply
Nigerien 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 Nigerien citizens
Brazil requires Nigerien citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Surinamese citizens travelling to Niger
Niger requires Surinamese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do Nigerien citizens need a visa for Suriname?
Nigerien 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 Nigerien citizens stay in Suriname?
Nigerien citizens can stay in Suriname for up to 90 days with an ETA.
Do Surinamese citizens need a visa for Niger?
Niger requires Surinamese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can Nigerien citizens enter Suriname visa-free?
No; Nigerien 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.