SurinameFinland

Finland visa for Surinamese citizens

Entry requirement

Visa required

Surinamese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Finland.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

Which Finland visa?

Schengen visa (type C) for tourism

Key facts

Maximum stay
Up to 90 days in any 180-day period in the Schengen area.
Fee
€90
Processing time
Normally 15 calendar days; up to 45 days if further checks are needed. Apply at least 15 days and at most six months before travel.

All visa types for Finland

For the tourist visa, Finland’s official sources give a standard fee of €90. Processing time, as Finland states it: Normally 15 calendar days; up to 45 days if further checks are needed. Apply at least 15 days and at most six months before travel. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period in the Schengen area.

Where to apply in Suriname

Finland has no embassy or consulate in Suriname on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.

Finnish citizens travelling to Suriname

FinlandSuriname Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Suriname visa for citizens of Finland

Travel advice for Finland

  • 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 Suriname to Finland, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Finland at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 12 March 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Finland (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Finland (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.

Good to know

How long Surinamese citizens can stay in Finland

How long Surinamese citizens may stay in Finland is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How Surinamese citizens apply

Finland has no embassy or career consulate in Suriname. Surinamese citizens apply through a mission of Finland accredited to Suriname from abroad, or through another Schengen state that represents Finland for visas; the official visa portal of Finland names the right place.

Finland and the Schengen area

A Schengen visa issued by Finland lets Surinamese citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Finland when it is the main destination of the trip.

Finland’s neighbours for Surinamese citizens

Russia admits Surinamese citizens visa-free. Norway and Sweden require Surinamese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Finnish citizens travelling to Suriname

Finnish citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for Suriname, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do Surinamese citizens need a visa for Finland?

Surinamese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Finland.

Is there an embassy of Finland in Suriname?

No. Finland has no embassy in Suriname.

How much does the Finland tourist visa cost?

Finland’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Normally 15 calendar days; up to 45 days if further checks are needed. Apply at least 15 days and at most six months before travel.

Do Finnish citizens need a visa for Suriname?

Finnish citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for Suriname, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days.

Can Surinamese citizens enter Finland visa-free?

No; Surinamese citizens need a visa for Finland obtained in advance.

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.