As of 1 May 2023, most visitors wishing to enter Suriname can stay without a visa. However, visitors from some countries must first obtain a visa before being allowed into the country. All visitors must hold a passport valid for 6 months.^[1]

With the exception of nations mentioned in the next chapter, all other nations 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. The exemption from paying an entry fee applies to all holders of CARICOM passports, as well as holders of passports issued by the Vatican City.^[2][3]

On 1 May 2023, Suriname unilaterally reimposed the visa requirement for nationals from 21 countries; this was said to have been due to the aforementioned nationals having abused visa-free travel to Suriname.^[4]

Nationals of the following 21 countries must obtain an e-Visa^[5] or a regular visa prior to entering Suriname:^[1]

Most visitors arriving in Suriname were from the following areas of residence or countries of nationality:^[6]

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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

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