United States
Suriname
Suriname visa for US citizens
Entry requirement
US 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
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Suriname visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at surinameembassy.org
Which Suriname visa?
Where to apply in United States
- Embassy of Suriname in Washington D.C.
Connecticut Avenue Northwest 4201, 20008 Washington
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Surinamese citizens travelling to the United States
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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.
US 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 US citizens can stay in Suriname
US citizens may stay in Suriname for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Suriname.
How US citizens apply
US 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 US citizens
Guyana admits US citizens visa-free.
Surinamese citizens travelling to the United States
Surinamese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United States.
Frequently asked questions
Do US citizens need a visa for Suriname?
US citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for Suriname, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can US citizens stay in Suriname?
US citizens can stay in Suriname for up to 90 days with an ETA.
Do Surinamese citizens need a visa for the United States?
Surinamese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United States.
Can US citizens enter Suriname visa-free?
No; US 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.