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Passport · data reviewed 2026-10

Visa-Free Countries for Suriname Passport Holders (2026)

Suriname passport holders can visit 87 of 246 destinations without arranging a visa in advance: 53 visa-free, 10 with an electronic travel authorization and 24 with a visa on arrival. 49 more offer an e-visa you apply for online. 106 require a visa before travel. That puts the Suriname passport at #68 of 208 in our ranking.

  • Visa-free 53
  • ETA 10
  • On arrival 24
  • E-visa 49
  • Visa 106
  • Special 4

Visa-free access

87

Visa-free, ETA or on arrival

Passport rank

#68 of 208

E-visa online

49

Visa required

106

Visa-free for Suriname passport holders

53 destinations. No visa or online approval needed. Show your passport at immigration.

Online travel authorization (ETA) needed for Suriname passport holders

10 destinations. No visa, but you need an online approval before you board.

Visa on arrival for Suriname passport holders

24 destinations. Get the visa at the airport or border, usually for a fee.

E-visa for Suriname passport holders

49 destinations. Apply online and get approved before you travel.

Visa required for Suriname passport holders

106 destinations. Apply for a visa at an embassy, consulate or official visa center before you go.

Special permits and unconfirmed entry

4 destinations. A special permit is needed, or entry on this passport isn't confirmed. Contact the destination's embassy.

Home: Suriname. Suriname passport holders don't need anything beyond their passport or ID to enter Suriname.

Suriname passport: common questions

How many countries can Suriname passport holders visit without a visa?

87 destinations: 53 visa-free, 10 with an online travel authorization (ETA) and 24 with a visa on arrival. Another 49 let you apply for an e-visa online.

Do Suriname passport holders need a visa for the United States?

Yes. Suriname passport holders need a visa for the United States, arranged before travel through an embassy, consulate or official visa center.

Do Suriname passport holders need a visa for the United Kingdom?

Yes. Suriname passport holders need a visa for the United Kingdom, arranged before travel through an embassy, consulate or official visa center.

Do Suriname passport holders need a visa for France?

Yes. Suriname passport holders need a visa for France, arranged before travel through an embassy, consulate or official visa center.

Do Suriname passport holders need a visa for Italy?

Yes. Suriname passport holders need a visa for Italy, arranged before travel through an embassy, consulate or official visa center.

Do Suriname passport holders need a visa for Spain?

Yes. Suriname passport holders need a visa for Spain, arranged before travel through an embassy, consulate or official visa center.

Which countries need an ETA for Suriname passport holders?

Cambodia, Cape Verde, Israel, Jeju Island, Kenya, Malaysia, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Seychelles, South Korea and Sri Lanka. An ETA is an online approval, not a visa, but airlines check it before you board.

Which countries require a visa for Suriname passport holders?

106 destinations, including Abkhazia, Afghanistan, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Bermuda and Bosnia and Herzegovina. Apply at the destination's embassy, consulate or official visa portal well before you travel.

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Tourist visits only. Requirements come from a dataset compiled in October 2025, with changes since then checked against official government sources on 2026-10-31. Rules change, so confirm with the destination's official site before you book and again before you fly.