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Germany visa for Surinamese citizens

Visa required

Surinamese citizens need a visa for Germany, obtained before travel.

Where to apply
2 missions

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at port-of-spain.diplo.de

Which Germany visa?

Schengen visa (type C) for tourism

Key facts

Maximum stay
Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
Fee
€90
Processing time
Usually 15 days after the mission receives the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; any waiting time for an appointment comes on top.

Apply on VIDEX – Schengen visa application form

All visa types for Germany

Germany’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is videx.diplo.de. Processing time, as Germany states it: Usually 15 days after the mission receives the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; any waiting time for an appointment comes on top. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.

German missions in Suriname

All missions of Germany in Suriname

Germany has 2 missions in Suriname. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Paramaribo.

According to the official diplomatic lists used here, Germany covers Suriname from its embassy in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago (880 km from Paramaribo). Which post accepts applications from residents of Suriname is decided by Germany, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

German citizens travelling to Suriname

GermanySuriname Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Suriname visa for citizens of Germany

Travel advice for Germany

  • US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel

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 Germany, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Germany at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 12 May 2025) and the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Germany (updated 11 August 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.

Good to know

How long Surinamese citizens can stay in Germany

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

How Surinamese citizens apply

Germany has no embassy or career consulate in Suriname, and its honorary consulates in Paramaribo normally do not issue visas. Surinamese citizens apply through a mission of Germany accredited to Suriname from abroad, or through another Schengen state that represents Germany for visas; the official visa portal of Germany names the right place.

Germany and the Schengen area

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

Germany’s neighbours for Surinamese citizens

Switzerland, Poland, the Netherlands, Denmark, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Luxembourg, France and Austria require Surinamese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

German citizens travelling to Suriname

Before flying to Suriname, German citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.

Frequently asked questions

Do Surinamese citizens need a visa for Germany?

Surinamese citizens need a visa for Germany, obtained before travel.

Is there an embassy of Germany in Suriname?

No. Germany has no embassy in Suriname, only honorary consulates in Paramaribo. Official diplomatic lists name its embassy in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago for Suriname.

How much does the Germany tourist visa cost?

Germany’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually 15 days after the mission receives the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; any waiting time for an appointment comes on top.

Do German citizens need a visa for Suriname?

Before flying to Suriname, German citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.

Can Surinamese citizens enter Germany visa-free?

No; Surinamese citizens need a visa for Germany 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.