Suriname
South Korea
South Korea visa for Surinamese citizens
Entry requirement
Before flying to South Korea, Surinamese citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- South Korea visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which South Korea visa?
K-ETA (Korea Electronic Travel Authorization)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- As set for your nationality in the K-ETA eligibility list, 90 days per visit for many countries
- Fee
- ₩10,000
- Processing time
- Generally within 72 hours
All visa types for South Korea
For the ETA, South Korea’s official sources give a standard fee of ₩10,000, and applications are made on k-eta.go.kr. Processing time, as South Korea states it: Generally within 72 hours. Longest stay on the ETA: As set for your nationality in the K-ETA eligibility list, 90 days per visit for many countries.
Where to apply in Suriname
South Korea has no embassy or consulate in Suriname on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
South Korean citizens travelling to Suriname
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Travel advice for South Korea
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- 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 Korea can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates South Korea at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 27 May 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to South Korea (updated 14 May 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for South Korea (updated 4 November 2026).
Good to know
How long Surinamese citizens can stay in South Korea
Surinamese citizens may stay in South Korea for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to South Korea.
How Surinamese citizens apply
Surinamese citizens apply for the ETA for South Korea online on its official government portal before departure; it is linked to the passport they travel with.
South Korea’s neighbours for Surinamese citizens
North Korea requires Surinamese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
South Korean citizens travelling to Suriname
South Korean 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. The rule is the same in both directions between Suriname and South Korea.
Frequently asked questions
Do Surinamese citizens need a visa for South Korea?
Before flying to South Korea, Surinamese citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.
How long can Surinamese citizens stay in South Korea?
Surinamese citizens can stay in South Korea for up to 90 days with an ETA.
How much does the South Korea ETA cost?
South Korea’s official sources give a standard fee of ₩10,000 for the ETA. Processing time: Generally within 72 hours.
Do South Korean citizens need a visa for Suriname?
South Korean 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 South Korea visa-free?
No; Surinamese citizens need an ETA for South Korea.
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.