Passport/Visa | Passport Required? | Visa Required? | Return Ticket Required? |
| British | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Australian | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Canadian | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| USA | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Other EU | Yes | Yes | Yes |
PassportsPassport valid for
at least six months after arrival required by all nationals of countries referred to in the chart above.
VisasRequired by all nationals of countries referred to in the chart above, except transit passengers continuing their journey by the same or first connecting aircraft within 24 hours, provided holding onward or return documentation and not leaving the airport.
Note: Nationals of countries not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see
General Info).
Visa NoteAfter arrival in Surinam, visitors are required to report to the immigration service within eight days at Police Precinct Nieuwe Haven, Van’t Hogerhuysstraat, Paramaribo.
Types of Visa and CostSingle-entry Tourist: US$30 (two months).
Multiple-entry Tourist: US$60 (three to four months), US$45 for USA passport holders; US$90 (six months); US$175 (12 months).
Business: US$45 (one month).
Multiple-entry Business: US$90 (two months), US$45 for USA passport holders; US$270 (six months); US$540 (12 months). (Prices are subject to change at any time.)
ValidityVarious (see above).
Applications to:Nearest embassy (or consular section at embassy); see
General Info.
Working Days RequiredAt least one week before departure and no earlier than eight weeks. Applicants are encouraged to apply with plenty of time in case the application merits further scrutiny from official bodies. However, some applications may only take one day to be processed if a rush fee is paid of US$50, or equivalent.
WarningMost visits to Surinam are trouble-free but you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate international terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.
Burglary, armed robbery and violent crime occur with some frequency in Paramaribo and in outlying areas.
This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organizations for the latest travel advice:
British Foreign and Commonwealth Office Tel: (0845) 850 2829.
Website:
www.fco.gov.uk US Department of State Website:
http://travel.state.gov/travel Health | Special Precautions | Certificate Required? |
| Yellow Fever | Yes | 1 |
| Cholera | No | No |
| Typhoid and Polio | 2 | N/A |
| Malaria | 3 | N/A |
Health CareHealth insurance is strongly recommended. Medical care is limited: there is only one emergency room in Paramaribo and there are few hospitals in outlying areas.
Note1A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from all travelers arriving within from infected areas.
2Typhoid may occur (vaccination is advised); poliomyelitis is not reported.
3Malaria risk, predominantly in the malignant
falciparum form, exists throughout the year in the three southern districts of the country. In Paramaribo city and the seven coastal districts, transmission risk is low or negligible. The
falciparum strain is reported to be resistant to chloroquine, sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine and some decline in sensitivity to quinine has been reported. Mefloquine is therefore the recommended prophylaxis.
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