Suriname
Canada
Canada visa for Surinamese citizens
Entry requirement
Canada requires Surinamese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Canada visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at international.gc.ca
Which Canada visa?
Visitor visa (temporary resident visa, TRV)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Usually up to 6 months per entry, as decided by the border officer
- Fee
- CA$100
- Processing time
- Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics
Canada’s tourist visa costs CA$100 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is canada.ca. Processing time, as Canada states it: Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Usually up to 6 months per entry, as decided by the border officer.
Canadian missions in Suriname
- Honorary Consulate of Canada in Paramaribo
Van’t Hogerhuysstraat 9-11, VSH United Building, Entrance Nieuwe Haven, Paramaribo
- High Commission of Canada in Georgetown348 km
Young Street, Georgetown
- High Commission of Canada in Port of Spain879 km
Sweet Briar Road 3-3A, Port Of Spain
- High Commission of Canada in Bridgetown939 km
Building 2, First floor, Chelston Park, Collymore Rock, St. Michael, Bridgetown
Canada has 1 mission in Suriname. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Paramaribo.
Canada looks after Suriname from abroad: the official diplomatic lists used here name an embassy in Georgetown, Guyana (348 km from Paramaribo) as the responsible post. Measured from Paramaribo, other Canadian embassies and consulates are closest in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago (879 km) and Bridgetown, Barbados (939 km). Canada sets which of its missions takes applications from Suriname; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
Canadian citizens travelling to Suriname
CanadaSuriname Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Suriname visa for citizens of Canada
Travel advice for Canada
- 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 Suriname to Canada, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Canada at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 4 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Canada (updated 2 June 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Canada (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Surinamese citizens can stay in Canada
How long Surinamese citizens may stay in Canada is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Surinamese citizens apply
Canada has no embassy or career consulate in Suriname, and its honorary consulate in Paramaribo normally does not issue visas. Surinamese citizens apply through a mission of Canada accredited to Suriname from abroad; the official visa portal of Canada names the right place.
Canada’s neighbours for Surinamese citizens
The United States requires Surinamese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Canadian citizens travelling to Suriname
Before flying to Suriname, Canadian citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.
Frequently asked questions
Do Surinamese citizens need a visa for Canada?
Canada requires Surinamese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Is there an embassy of Canada in Suriname?
No. Canada has no embassy in Suriname, only honorary consulates in Paramaribo. Official diplomatic lists name its embassy in Georgetown, Guyana for Suriname.
How much does the Canada tourist visa cost?
Canada’s official sources give a standard fee of CA$100 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics.
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Suriname?
Before flying to Suriname, Canadian citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.
Can Surinamese citizens enter Canada visa-free?
No; Surinamese citizens need a visa for Canada obtained in advance.
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.