United Kingdom
Suriname
Suriname visa for British citizens
Entry requirement
British 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.
- 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 United Kingdom
Suriname has no embassy or consulate in United Kingdom on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Surinamese citizens travelling to the United Kingdom
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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.
British citizens planning a trip to Suriname can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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 British citizens can stay in Suriname
British citizens may stay in Suriname for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Suriname.
How British citizens apply
British 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 British citizens
Guyana and Brazil admit British citizens visa-free.
Surinamese citizens travelling to the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom requires Surinamese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do British citizens need a visa for Suriname?
British 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.
How long can British citizens stay in Suriname?
British citizens can stay in Suriname for up to 90 days with an ETA.
Do Surinamese citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom requires Surinamese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can British citizens enter Suriname visa-free?
No; British 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.