Switzerland
Suriname
Suriname visa for Swiss citizens
Entry requirement
Swiss citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for Suriname, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Suriname visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Suriname visa?
Where to apply in Switzerland
Suriname has no embassy or consulate in Switzerland on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Surinamese citizens travelling to Switzerland
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Travel advice for Suriname
- 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.
Before travelling from Switzerland to Suriname, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Suriname at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 7 September 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Suriname (updated 10 December 2025) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Suriname (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Swiss citizens can stay in Suriname
Swiss citizens may stay in Suriname for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Suriname.
How Swiss citizens apply
Swiss citizens apply for the ETA for Suriname online on its official government portal before departure; it is linked to the passport they travel with.
Suriname’s neighbours for Swiss citizens
Guyana and Brazil admit Swiss citizens visa-free.
Surinamese citizens travelling to Switzerland
Surinamese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Switzerland.
Frequently asked questions
Do Swiss citizens need a visa for Suriname?
Swiss citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for Suriname, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Swiss citizens stay in Suriname?
Swiss citizens can stay in Suriname for up to 90 days with an ETA.
Do Surinamese citizens need a visa for Switzerland?
Surinamese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Switzerland.
Can Swiss citizens enter Suriname visa-free?
No; Swiss citizens need an ETA for Suriname.
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.