Suriname
Niger
Niger visa for Surinamese citizens
Entry requirement
Niger requires Surinamese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Niger visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Niger visa?
Entry visa for Niger (visa d'entrée)
Key facts
- Processing time
- Copenhagen asks applicants to apply three to four weeks before departure
Processing time, as Niger states it: Copenhagen asks applicants to apply three to four weeks before departure.
Where Surinamese citizens apply for a visa for Niger
Niger has no embassy or consulate in Suriname on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- 4,233 km
- Embassy of Niger in Washington D.C.4,282 km
R Street Northwest 2204, 20008 Washington
- 5,224 km
The nearest Nigerien missions to Paramaribo are in Dakar, Senegal (4,233 km from Paramaribo), Washington D.C., the United States (4,282 km) and Bamako, Mali (5,224 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Suriname is decided by Niger, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
Nigerien citizens travelling to Suriname
NigerSuriname Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Suriname visa for citizens of Niger
Travel advice for Niger
- US State Department Level 4: Do not travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to the whole country
- German Foreign Office Travel warning for the whole country (Reisewarnung)
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 Niger, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Niger at Level 4, do not travel (updated 8 July 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to Niger (updated 23 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a travel warning (Reisewarnung) for Niger (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Surinamese citizens can stay in Niger
How long Surinamese citizens may stay in Niger is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Surinamese citizens apply
Niger has no embassy or career consulate in Suriname. Surinamese citizens apply through a mission of Niger accredited to Suriname from abroad; the official visa portal of Niger names the right place.
Niger’s neighbours for Surinamese citizens
Algeria and Mali require Surinamese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Nigerien citizens travelling to Suriname
Nigerien 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 Niger?
Niger requires Surinamese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Is there an embassy of Niger in Suriname?
No. Niger has no embassy in Suriname. The nearest Nigerien embassy is in Dakar, Senegal, 4,233 km from Paramaribo.
Do Nigerien citizens need a visa for Suriname?
Nigerien 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 Niger visa-free?
No; Surinamese citizens need a visa for Niger 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.