Suriname Visa Information

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

Passports
Passport valid for at least six months after arrival required by all nationals referred to in the chart above.

Visas
Required by all nationals 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 not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see General Info).

Visa Note
After 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 Cost
Single-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.)

Validity
Various (see above).

Applications to:
Nearest embassy (or consular section at embassy); see General Info.

Working Days Required
At 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.

Warning
Most 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?
Diphtheria	Sometimes
Hepatitis A	Yes
Malaria	Sometimes
Rabies	Sometimes
Tetanus	Yes
Typhoid	Sometimes
Yellow Fever	Yes

Health Care
Health insurance is strongly recommended. Medical care is limited: there is only one emergency room in Paramaribo and there are few hospitals in outlying areas.


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