Suriname

Travel Tips

Mains water in hotels and towns is safe to drink. Outside of the main towns, water may be contaminated, milk is mostly unpasteurised
English may be spoken in some hotels. Sranang Tongo, Sarnami Hindostani and Javanese are also widely spoken
Women should dress conservatively, beachwear should be confined to the beach or poolside
Avoid photographing military buildings and personnel, and other potentially sensitive subjects (religious sites, etc.). It is best to ask permission before taking photographs.
Medical facilities are very limited. Comprehensive health insurance is recommended and it should include emergency air evacuation coverage

Last updated 8 October 2026

Public Holidays

January: 1
February: 17
March: 3, 20
April: 3, 6
May: 1
July: 1
August: 9
October: 10, 20
November: 25
December: 25 - 26

Visa Requirements

If you are applying for E-Visa, depending on the category (Tourist, Business, Transit), the following documents will have to be uploaded:

Passport bio page
Itinerary (please note not a ticket)
Accommodation Reservation - Hotel / apartment reservation (in case of accomodation at family residence, provide address and tel.no.)(required for Business Visa)
Photograph size 3x4 cm

Additional documents in case of Business visit:

Reference letter of the Business partner in Suriname
Extract/Certificate of the Chamber of Commerce & Industry (not older than 6 months)

Visa Processing Time

The processing time of the E-Visa may take up to 72 hours

Visa Cost

Entry Fee: US$ 33
Tourist Visa: US$ 60
VFS Service Fee: US$ 18

Health / Vaccinations

Yellow Fever

Hepatitis A & B, Rabies, Typhoid, Tetanus, Polio

South African Representative Abroad

Representation accredited from Kingston, Jamaica