Suriname
India
India visa for Surinamese citizens
Entry requirement
Surinamese citizens need a visa for India, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 30 days.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- India visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at indembassysuriname.gov.in
Which India visa?
India e-Visa (e-Tourist, e-Business, e-Medical and other sub-categories)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- e-Tourist 30 days, 1 year or 5 years (max. 180 days per calendar year for 1- and 5-year visas); e-Business up to 180 days per visit
- Processing time
- Apply at least 4 days before arrival; document re-upload requests normally arrive within 24 hours
India’s official site for the e-Visa is indianvisaonline.gov.in. Processing time, as India states it: Apply at least 4 days before arrival; document re-upload requests normally arrive within 24 hours. Longest stay on the e-Visa: e-Tourist 30 days, 1 year or 5 years (max. 180 days per calendar year for 1- and 5-year visas); e-Business up to 180 days per visit.
Indian missions in Suriname
India has 1 mission in Suriname, with its embassy in Paramaribo.
Indian citizens travelling to Suriname
IndiaSuriname e-Visa Suriname visa for citizens of India
Travel advice for India
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)
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 India, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates India at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 15 June 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of India (updated 7 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of India (updated 14 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Surinamese citizens can stay in India
Surinamese citizens may stay in India for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to India.
How Surinamese citizens apply
The e-Visa for India is applied for online on its official government portal; Surinamese citizens carry the approval when they travel.
India’s neighbours for Surinamese citizens
China admits Surinamese citizens visa-free. Myanmar requires Surinamese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Indian citizens travelling to Suriname
Indian citizens need a visa for Suriname, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Suriname and India.
Frequently asked questions
Do Surinamese citizens need a visa for India?
Surinamese citizens need a visa for India, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 30 days.
How long can Surinamese citizens stay in India?
Surinamese citizens can stay in India for up to 30 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the Indian embassy in Suriname?
The Indian embassy in Suriname is in Paramaribo.
Do Indian citizens need a visa for Suriname?
Indian citizens need a visa for Suriname, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Surinamese citizens enter India visa-free?
No; Surinamese citizens need an e-Visa for India.
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.