Suriname visa requirements for Indians

Travel and visa requirements

Surinamer Visa is not required for Indians

Stay Duration: 90 days

Entry Requirements

  • India citizens intending to visit Suriname should apply for the Surinam e-visa for a duration of 90 days.
  • Applicant can only visit the country for tourism purposes only. You are, therefore, to apply for the eTourist card when visiting Suriname.
  • To apply for the Surinam e-visa, you have to go to the Surinam Ministry of Foreign Affairs' website for your e-visa application procedure.
  • Your Surinam e-visa will take three days for its process and will be emailed to you once issued with these three days, providing you met all the requirements needed for the visa application.
  • You are to print out your visa application form and take it along with you when you are visiting the country.
  • To extend your visa staying period, you should get in touch with the Immigration Department of Suriname. However, this extension incurs a visa extension fee.
  • You are to provide an original international passport that valid for at least 6 months, and you should reserve a minimum of two blanked pages for necessary stampings.
  • Your country's national Identity card is required upon or before your arrival in the country.
  • Proof of hotel reservation or any other means of your accommodation in Suriname.
  • Sufficient funds that will cater to all your expenses throughout your stay in Suriname should be made available before you embark on your journey to the country.
  • Airport tax is not levied on any passenger.
  • The standard time zone of Suriname is (GMT-3). India is 8 hours, 30 minutes ahead of Suriname.
  • Estimated flight's time from Delhi, India to Paramaribo, Suriname is 21 hours. 
  • The airlines flying to Suriname include Lufthansa, KLM, Surinam Airways, Air France, and Vistara.
  • The telephone line used in Surinam is (+597) available for both national and international communications.
  • Banks in Suriname do not operate on weekends(Saturdays and Sundays).
  • The local official currency accepted as legal tender is Surinam Dollar (SRD). 
  • Declaration is required for an amount exceeding $10,000 USD and must be declared on H forms.
  • Your baggage is cleared at the airport in Paramaribo.
  • Travellers travelling with their pets are required to provide a veterinarian good health certificate and rabies inoculation certificate and veterinary import license that is issued by the Surinam Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Fisheries. 
  • Dutch is the official language spoken in Suriname. Sranan Tongo: a creole language that is of English based is a lingua franca also widely spoken in Suriname.
  • Paramaribo is the official capital city of Suriname.
  • Highways, waterways, railways and airports are the mediums for transporting in Suriname.
  • Surinam population is estimated to be over half a million people.
  • Christianity like Roman Catholicism, Protestantism, and the Anglican church are the dominant Christian religion in the country.
  • Places you can visit for a tour around while in Suriname are Paramaribo, Casino, camping, cathedral in Paramaribo District, Albina River, Central Suriname Nature Reserve, etc.
  • Peanuts, Nasi goreng, Mie Goreng, Fried plantain are the popular foods of Suriname.
  • The power plug types used in Suriname are types A, B, C, and F. The voltage supply is 110/220V and while standard frequency is 60Hz.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the requirements demanded, when visiting Suriname with pets?

Travelers traveling with their pets are required to provide a veterinarian good health certificate and rabies inoculation certificate and veterinary import license that is issued by the Surinam Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Fisheries. 

Can I extend my stay while in Suriname?

Yes! To extend your visa staying period, in Suriname, you should visit the Immigration Department of Suriname. However, this extension incurs a visa-stay extension fee.

In what continent is Suriname located?

Suriname is a small country located in South America continent.

How much can I budget for my daily expenses in Suriname?

A minimum of $79 USD will cater for your daily consumptions while in Suriname for tourist visit.