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South Africa visa for Surinamese citizens

Visa required

Surinamese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to South Africa.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

Which South Africa visa?

Visitor's visa (section 11 of the Immigration Act) and visa-exempt holiday visits

Key facts

Fee
ZAR 425

All visa types for South Africa

South Africa’s tourist visa costs ZAR 425 at the standard rate published by its authorities.

Where Surinamese citizens apply for a visa for South Africa

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

According to the official diplomatic lists used here, South Africa covers Suriname from its embassy in Kingston, Jamaica (2,707 km from Paramaribo). Measured from Paramaribo, other South African embassies and consulates are closest in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago (880 km), Caracas, Venezuela (1,386 km) and Brasília, Brazil (2,540 km). South Africa sets which of its missions takes applications from Suriname; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.

South African citizens travelling to Suriname

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Travel advice for South Africa

  • 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 South Africa can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates South Africa at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 26 May 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to South Africa (updated 5 November 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for South Africa (updated 28 October 2026).

Good to know

How long Surinamese citizens can stay in South Africa

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

How Surinamese citizens apply

South Africa has no embassy or career consulate in Suriname. Surinamese citizens apply through a mission of South Africa accredited to Suriname from abroad; the official visa portal of South Africa names the right place.

South Africa’s neighbours for Surinamese citizens

Eswatini and Lesotho require Surinamese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

South African citizens travelling to Suriname

South African citizens need a visa for Suriname, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 90 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do Surinamese citizens need a visa for South Africa?

Surinamese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to South Africa.

Is there an embassy of South Africa in Suriname?

No. South Africa has no embassy in Suriname. Official diplomatic lists name its embassy in Kingston, Jamaica for Suriname.

How much does the South Africa tourist visa cost?

South Africa’s official sources give a standard fee of ZAR 425 for the tourist visa.

Do South African citizens need a visa for Suriname?

South African 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 South Africa visa-free?

No; Surinamese citizens need a visa for South Africa 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.