Sierra Leone
Suriname
Suriname visa for Sierra Leonean citizens
Entry requirement
Sierra Leonean citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for Suriname, obtained online before travel, for 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 Sierra Leone
Suriname has no embassy or consulate in Sierra Leone on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Surinamese citizens travelling to Sierra Leone
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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 Sierra Leone 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Sierra Leonean citizens can stay in Suriname
Sierra Leonean citizens may stay in Suriname for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Suriname.
How Sierra Leonean citizens apply
Sierra Leonean 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 Sierra Leonean citizens
Brazil requires Sierra Leonean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Surinamese citizens travelling to Sierra Leone
Surinamese citizens need a visa for Sierra Leone, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do Sierra Leonean citizens need a visa for Suriname?
Sierra Leonean citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for Suriname, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Sierra Leonean citizens stay in Suriname?
Sierra Leonean citizens can stay in Suriname for up to 90 days with an ETA.
Do Surinamese citizens need a visa for Sierra Leone?
Surinamese citizens need a visa for Sierra Leone, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Can Sierra Leonean citizens enter Suriname visa-free?
No; Sierra Leonean 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.