Suriname
Italy
Italy visa for Surinamese citizens
Entry requirement
Surinamese citizens need a visa for Italy, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Italy visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at ambbrasilia.esteri.it
Which Italy visa?
Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
For the tourist visa, Italy’s official sources give a standard fee of €90. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Italian missions in Suriname
- Honorary Consulate of Italy in Paramaribo
Cornelis Jongbawstraat 18-28 Paramaribo, Paramaribo
- Embassy of Italy in Brasília2,542 km
S.E.S. - Avenida das Nações, Quadra 807, Lote 30 - 70420.900 Brasilia, D.F., Brasilia, Brasília
Italy has 1 mission in Suriname. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Paramaribo.
Italy looks after Suriname from abroad: the official diplomatic lists used here name an embassy in Brasília, Brazil (2,542 km from Paramaribo) as the responsible post. Which post accepts applications from residents of Suriname is decided by Italy, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
Italian citizens travelling to Suriname
ItalySuriname Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Suriname visa for citizens of Italy
Travel advice for Italy
- 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.
Surinamese citizens planning a trip to Italy can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Italy at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 9 September 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Italy (updated 3 November 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Italy (updated 23 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Surinamese citizens can stay in Italy
How long Surinamese citizens may stay in Italy is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Surinamese citizens apply
Italy 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 Italy accredited to Suriname from abroad, or through another Schengen state that represents Italy for visas; the official visa portal of Italy names the right place.
Italy and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Italy lets Surinamese citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Italy when it is the main destination of the trip.
Italy’s neighbours for Surinamese citizens
Switzerland, the Holy See, Slovenia, San Marino, France and Austria require Surinamese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Italian citizens travelling to Suriname
Italian 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 Italy?
Surinamese citizens need a visa for Italy, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of Italy in Suriname?
No. Italy has no embassy in Suriname, only honorary consulates in Paramaribo. Official diplomatic lists name its embassy in Brasília, Brazil for Suriname.
How much does the Italy tourist visa cost?
Italy’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa.
Do Italian citizens need a visa for Suriname?
Italian 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 Italy visa-free?
No; Surinamese citizens need a visa for Italy 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.