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Visa & Entry Guide

Suriname

More than 90% of Suriname is covered by tropical rainforest, making it one of the world's most heavily forested countries.

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CapitalParamaribo
LanguagesDutch
Entry Guidance

What to know before travelling to Suriname

Use the section that matches your travel purpose and passport context.

01

Tourist & Leisure

Visitor requirements

Valid passport
Applicable visa/entry authorization
Return/onward ticket
Accommodation details
Proof of funds where requested
Yellow fever certificate where applicable

Passport & documents

Kenyan passport holders should confirm whether an entry fee, eVisa or other authorization applies to their intended trip before departure. Kenyan residents travelling on non-Kenyan passports must follow requirements applicable to their nationality.

02

Business Travel

Business requirements

Valid passport
Applicable visa/entry authorization
Business invitation
Host/company details
Supporting business documents
Yellow fever certificate where applicable

03

Passport Context

Kenyan passport holders

Kenyan passport holders should confirm whether an entry fee, eVisa or other authorization applies to their intended trip before departure. Kenyan residents travelling on non-Kenyan passports must follow requirements applicable to their nationality.

Kenyan residents using other passports

Kenyan residents travelling on non-Kenyan passports must follow requirements applicable to their nationality.

04

Application Route

How and where to apply

Through Suriname's official immigration/consular system applicable to the traveller's nationality.

Embassy / mission

No resident Embassy of Suriname in Nairobi.

Processing guidance

Processing varies according to the applicable entry authorization.

Important Visa Information

Guidance does not guarantee approval or entry.

Visa and entry requirements may change. Sunward Travel will confirm the applicable requirements at the time of travel. The issuance of a visa or permission to enter is the sole prerogative of the issuing country's immigration/consular authorities, and Sunward Travel does not guarantee a successful visa application or entry for any applicant or nationality.

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