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With the exception of citizens and mentioned in the next chapter, all other citizens may enter Suriname without a visa for up to 90 days if travelling for tourism or family visits. However, an entry fee of [[United States dollar|USD]] 25 or 25 [[euro]]s is required to be paid online prior to arrival. Exemption from entry fee applies to passport holders of [[Caribbean Community|CARICOM]] member states. In addition (Diplomatic, Official, Service & [[United Nations Laissez-Passer|United Nations]] Passport Holders) and (residents of Suriname) are also exempt from entry fee.<ref name="EmbassyPDF">{{cite web|url=http://www.surinameembassy.cn/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Unilateral-abolition-of-visa-requirement-to-enter-Suriname-for-all-countries.pdf|title=Unilateral abolition of visa requirement to enter Suriname for all countries|access-date=22 March 2023|website=surinameembassy.cn}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://suriname.vfsevisa.com/suriname/online/home/entry-fee | title=Suriname E-Visa | VFS Global | Official partner of the Government of Suriname }}</ref><ref name="Timatic">{{Timatic Visa Policy|country=SR|access-date=1 April 2017}}</ref> |
With the exception of citizens and mentioned in the next chapter, all other citizens may enter Suriname without a visa for up to 90 days if travelling for tourism or family visits. However, an entry fee of [[United States dollar|USD]] 25 or 25 [[euro]]s is required to be paid online prior to arrival (unless otherwise exempt). Exemption from entry fee applies to passport holders of [[Caribbean Community|CARICOM]] member states. In addition (Diplomatic, Official, Service & [[United Nations Laissez-Passer|United Nations]] Passport Holders) and (residents of Suriname) are also exempt from entry fee.<ref name="EmbassyPDF">{{cite web|url=http://www.surinameembassy.cn/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Unilateral-abolition-of-visa-requirement-to-enter-Suriname-for-all-countries.pdf|title=Unilateral abolition of visa requirement to enter Suriname for all countries|access-date=22 March 2023|website=surinameembassy.cn}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://suriname.vfsevisa.com/suriname/online/home/entry-fee | title=Suriname E-Visa | VFS Global | Official partner of the Government of Suriname }}</ref><ref name="Timatic">{{Timatic Visa Policy|country=SR|access-date=1 April 2017}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 05:03, 1 May 2024
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As of 1 May 2023, most visitors to Suriname may enter without a visa. However, visitors from certain countries must obtain an e-Visa.
All visitors must have a passport valid for at least 6 months.
Visa exemption
With the exception of citizens and mentioned in the next chapter, all other citizens may enter Suriname without a visa for up to 90 days if travelling for tourism or family visits. However, an entry fee of USD 25 or 25 euros is required to be paid online prior to arrival (unless otherwise exempt). Exemption from entry fee applies to passport holders of CARICOM member states. In addition (Diplomatic, Official, Service & United Nations Passport Holders) and (residents of Suriname) are also exempt from entry fee.[1][2][3]
Visa required in advance
On 1 May 2023, Suriname unilaterally reimposed the visa requirement for citizens from 21 countries; this was said to have been due to the aforementioned citizens having abused visa-free travel to Suriname.[4]
Citizens of the following 21 countries must obtain an e-Visa:[5][3]
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Visitor statistics
Most visitors arriving in Suriname were from the following countries of nationality:[6]
| Country/Territory | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Netherlands |
155,988 | — |  82,225 |
 92,104 |
88,002
|
 Guyana |
32,612 | — | 42,684 |
46,288 |
50,069
|
 French Guiana |
31,675 | — | 29,821 |
33,974 |
34,118
|
| France |
— | — | 11,237 |
14,048 |
10,464
|
 Brazil |
16,314 | — | 10,756 |
14,269 |
23,084
|
 United States |
6,827 | — | 7,543 |
7,797 |
7,287
|
 China |
5,511 | — | 2,319 |
3,050 |
2,356
|
 Trinidad and Tobago |
3,827 | — | 5,849 |
5,081 |
5,060
|
 Dominican Republic |
2,558 | — | 63 |
55 |
62
|
 Canada |
2,180 | — | 2,613 |
1,826 |
1,763
|
 Venezuela |
1,981 | — | 5,473 |
7,777 |
1,841
|
 Curacao |
— | — | 3,597 |
3,892 |
4,219
|
| Total | 278,035 |
256,951 |
227,699 |
251,611 |
249,102
|
See also
References
- ^ a b "Unilateral abolition of visa requirement to enter Suriname for all countries" (PDF). surinameembassy.cn. Retrieved 22 March 2023.
- ^ "Suriname E-Visa | VFS Global | Official partner of the Government of Suriname".
- ^ a b "Visa and passport". Timatic. International Air Transport Association through Emirates. Retrieved 1 April 2017.
- ^ a b Newsnet, Nationwide (21 April 2023). "Suriname Reintroduces Visa Requirements for 21 Countries". Nationwide 90FM. Nationwide Newsnet. Retrieved 9 May 2023.
- ^ "Who can apply for E-Visa?".
- ^ Suriname Statistics