South Africa
Suriname
Suriname visa for South African citizens
Entry requirement
Suriname requires a visa from South African citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Suriname visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Suriname visa?
Visa-free tourist entry with Entry Fee
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days
- Fee
- US$50
For the tourist visa, Suriname’s official sources give a standard fee of US$50. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days.
Surinamese missions in South Africa
- Embassy of Suriname in Pretoria
21st Street 97, Pretoria
Suriname has 1 mission in South Africa, with its embassy in Pretoria.
Surinamese citizens travelling to South Africa
SurinameSouth Africa Visa required South Africa 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 South Africa 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long South African citizens can stay in Suriname
South African citizens may stay in Suriname for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Suriname.
How South African citizens apply
The e-Visa for Suriname is applied for online on its official government portal; South African citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Suriname’s neighbours for South African citizens
Guyana and Brazil admit South African citizens visa-free.
Surinamese citizens travelling to South Africa
Surinamese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to South Africa.
Frequently asked questions
Do South African citizens need a visa for Suriname?
Suriname requires a visa from South African citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.
How long can South African citizens stay in Suriname?
South African citizens can stay in Suriname for up to 90 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the Surinamese embassy in South Africa?
The Surinamese embassy in South Africa is in Pretoria.
How much does the Suriname tourist visa cost?
Suriname’s official sources give a standard fee of US$50 for the tourist visa.
Do Surinamese citizens need a visa for South Africa?
Surinamese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to South Africa.
Can South African citizens enter Suriname visa-free?
No; South African citizens need an e-Visa 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.