Suriname
United States
United States visa for Surinamese citizens
Entry requirement
Surinamese citizens need a visa for the United States, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- United States visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at sr.usembassy.gov
Which United States visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Set by CBP on the I-94 at entry, usually up to 6 months for visitors
- Fee
- US$185
- Processing time
- Interview wait times vary; most visas are decided at or shortly after the interview unless administrative processing is needed
All visa types for the United States
The United States’ tourist visa costs US$185 at the standard rate published by its authorities. Processing time, as the United States states it: Interview wait times vary; most visas are decided at or shortly after the interview unless administrative processing is needed. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Set by CBP on the I-94 at entry, usually up to 6 months for visitors.
US missions in Suriname
The United States has 1 mission in Suriname, with its embassy in Paramaribo.
US visas issued to citizens of Suriname
| Visas issued | FY 2024 | FY 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor (B) | 6,239 | 5,627 |
| Student (F, M) | 17 | 26 |
| Exchange (J) | 40 | 20 |
| Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…) | 13 | 18 |
| Transit and crew (C, D) | 100 | 40 |
| Diplomatic and official (A, G) | 140 | 79 |
| Fiancé(e) (K) | 6 | 0 |
| Total | 6,555 | 5,810 |
| B visa refusal rate (adjusted) | 13.6% | 14.3% |
In fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025) the United States issued 5,810 nonimmigrant visas to citizens of Suriname, the 107th highest number of the 206 nationalities listed. Visitor visas (B1/B2) made up 97%. That is 11% fewer than in fiscal year 2024 (6,555).
From October 2025 to February 2026, citizens of Suriname received 1,392, 48% fewer than in the same months a year earlier.
For visitor visas (B1/B2) the State Department reports an adjusted refusal rate of 14.3% for citizens of Suriname in fiscal year 2025 (fiscal year 2024: 13.6%). The adjusted rate counts a refusal that was later overcome, for example with further documents, as an issuance. A rate below 3% is one of the conditions for a country to join the Visa Waiver Program.
These figures count visas issued to citizens of Suriname anywhere in the world, not only at the US missions in Suriname.
Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made
US citizens travelling to Suriname
United StatesSuriname Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Suriname visa for citizens of the United States
Travel advice for the United States
- 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.
For a trip from Suriname to the United States, the published travel advice reads as follows: the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to the United States (updated 30 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United States (updated 30 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Surinamese citizens can stay in the United States
How long Surinamese citizens may stay in the United States is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Surinamese citizens apply
In Suriname, applications go to the US embassy in Paramaribo, or to a visa centre acting for the United States; fees, documents and processing times are published by the United States.
The United States’ neighbours for Surinamese citizens
Canada and Mexico require Surinamese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
US citizens travelling to Suriname
US 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 the United States?
Surinamese citizens need a visa for the United States, obtained before travel.
Where is the US embassy in Suriname?
The US embassy in Suriname is in Paramaribo.
How much does the United States tourist visa cost?
The United States’ official sources give a standard fee of US$185 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Interview wait times vary; most visas are decided at or shortly after the interview unless administrative processing is needed.
Do US citizens need a visa for Suriname?
US 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 the United States visa-free?
No; Surinamese citizens need a visa for the United States 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.