Suriname Visa Requirements

Select your passport above to see entry requirements for Suriname.

🇨🇫 For a Central African Republic passport

Good news — with a Central African Republic passport, you don't need a visa to enter Suriname. You can stay for up to 90 days, without applying for anything in advance.

Processing typically takes up to 72 hours.

The official fee is US$50 (plus US$8 VFS service fee).

One more thing worth knowing: No visa required for tourism/family visits, but an online Entry Fee (e-Tourist Card) of US$50 or EUR 50 plus an US$8/EUR 8 VFS service fee must be paid before travel via the official portal..

This falls under our South America guides.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to apply for anything before I travel to Suriname?

No — with a Central African Republic passport, you don't need to apply for a visa or authorisation before flying to Suriname. Just make sure your passport itself is valid and, if you have one, bring proof of your onward or return travel in case you're asked.

Is the information on this page guaranteed to be accurate?

We check what we publish against official sources where we can, and clearly flag anything still pending verification. Even so, visa rules change — sometimes with very little notice — so please treat this page as a strong starting point, not a final word, and confirm directly with the official source linked above before you book or fly.

Before you travel — checklist

Check your passport has enough remaining validity for your trip to Suriname — many countries require at least 6 months beyond your travel dates, even for visa-free entry.
Budget for the entry fee (US$50 (plus US$8 VFS service fee)) and check whether it needs to be paid in a specific currency or method.
Note this specific requirement for Suriname: No visa required for tourism/family visits, but an online Entry Fee (e-Tourist Card) of US$50 or EUR 50 plus an US$8/EUR 8 VFS service fee must be paid before travel via the official portal..
Check whether Suriname requires proof of onward or return travel — some border officers ask for this even when it isn't formally listed as a requirement.
Consider travel insurance that covers your trip to Suriname, particularly if any medical or emergency evacuation coverage is required or advisable for the region.
This page's details for Suriname are still pending full verification — confirm everything directly with an official government source before finalising your plans.