São Tomé and Príncipe
Suriname
Suriname visa for citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe
Entry requirement
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe 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 São Tomé and Príncipe
Suriname has no embassy or consulate in São Tomé and Príncipe on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Surinamese citizens travelling to São Tomé and Príncipe
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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.
Before travelling from São Tomé and Príncipe 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).
Good to know
How long citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe can stay in Suriname
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe may stay in Suriname for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Suriname.
How citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe apply
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe 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 citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe
Brazil requires citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe to obtain a visa in advance.
Surinamese citizens travelling to São Tomé and Príncipe
São Tomé and Príncipe requires a visa from Surinamese citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe need a visa for Suriname?
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe 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 citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe stay in Suriname?
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe can stay in Suriname for up to 90 days with an ETA.
Do Surinamese citizens need a visa for São Tomé and Príncipe?
São Tomé and Príncipe requires a visa from Surinamese citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Can citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe enter Suriname visa-free?
No; citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe 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.