Suriname
Costa Rica
Costa Rica visa for Surinamese citizens
Entry requirement
Surinamese citizens do not need a visa for Costa Rica: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Costa Rican citizens travelling to Suriname
Costa RicaSuriname Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Suriname visa for citizens of Costa Rica
Travel advice for Costa Rica
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- 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 Suriname to Costa Rica, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Costa Rica at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 1 April 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Costa Rica (updated 19 May 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Costa Rica (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Surinamese citizens can stay in Costa Rica
Surinamese citizens may stay in Costa Rica for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Costa Rica.
Costa Rica’s neighbours for Surinamese citizens
Panama requires Surinamese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Costa Rican citizens travelling to Suriname
Costa Rican 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.
Frequently asked questions
Do Surinamese citizens need a visa for Costa Rica?
Surinamese citizens do not need a visa for Costa Rica: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.
How long can Surinamese citizens stay in Costa Rica?
Surinamese citizens can stay in Costa Rica for up to 30 days.
Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Suriname?
Costa Rican 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.
Can Surinamese citizens enter Costa Rica visa-free?
Yes, Surinamese citizens can enter Costa Rica without a visa and stay for up to 30 days.
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.