Suriname visa requirements for Egyptians

Travel and visa requirements

Surinamer Visa is not required for Egyptians

Stay Duration: 30 days

Entry Requirements

  • Citizens of Egypt travelling to Suriname can apply for an electronic visa for a period of 30 days.
  • Egyptian passports must be valid for the period of stay in the country.
  • Visitors should provide a blank page n their passports for entry stamps.
  • A copy of ticket showing entry and departure from Suriname is also required.
  • Visitors are required to provide a Yellow Fever certificate of vaccination at the port of entry into the country.
  • Pet animals, including wildlife, must be accompanied by an official certificate of veterinary health that is issued in the home country not be more than 2 weeks before departure.
  • All travellers are not required to pay any airport tax upon departing from the airport.
  • Importation of local currency is allowed up to 150 SRD (Suriname Dollar) and for foreign currencies not higher than 10,000 USD.
  •  Import of ammunition, firearms and other weapons requires an import licence.
  • Residents must have proof of ownership if returning with personal properties such as bicycles, tape recorders, photo cameras and video cameras (with article numbers).
  • Meat and meat products, all fruits except for moderate amounts imported from the Netherlands for personal use, coffee, cacao, fish, bulbs, vegetables, plants, rice, roots are prohibited from entering Suriname.
  • Suriname has a very hot and wet tropical climate, and temperatures do not vary much throughout the year
  • In Suriname, the power plugs and sockets are of type A, B, C and F. The standard voltage is 110 / 220 V and the standard frequency is 60 Hz.
  • The year has two wet seasons from April to August and from November to February. It also has two dry seasons, from August to November and February to April.
  • The Surinamese populace is characterized by its high level of diversity, wherein no particular demographic group constitutes a majority.
  • A large proportion of Surname’s population practice Christianity followed by Hindu, Islam,  Winti and Javanism.
  • Dutch is the sole official language of Suriname and is the language of education, government, business, and the media.
  • The national capital, Paramaribo, is by far the dominant urban area, accounting for nearly half of Suriname's population.
  • Owing to the country's multicultural heritage, Suriname celebrates a variety of distinct ethnic and religious festivals.
  • Suriname, along with neighbouring Guyana, is one of only two countries on the mainland South American continent that drive on the left, although many vehicles are left-hand drive as well as right-hand drive.
  • Most tourists visit Suriname for the biodiversity of the Amazonian rain forests in the south of the country, which are noted for their flora and fauna.
  • Other attractions include plantations such as Laarwjk, which is situated along the Suriname River.
  • The estimated flight time from Cairo, Egypt to Suriname is 12 hours, 20 minutes.
  • Suriname uses the Suriname Time zone (GMT-3), hence, Egypt is 5 hours ahead of Suriname.

Frequently Asked Questions

How populous is Suriname?

The current population of Suriname is 582,376 as of September 9, 2019, based on the latest United Nations estimates. The country's population is equivalent to 0.01% of the total world population and it ranks number 171 in the list of countries by population.

Is it safe to visit Suriname?

Suriname is mainly a safe place to travel to. Most of the tourists traveling there have no problems or other extraordinary events. However, you should be on your toes at all times because of the armed robbery, violent crime and burglary that may occur in Suriname.

What is Suriname best known for?

Suriname is famous for its water lilies and orchids. 20 Suriname is one of the top producers of Bauxite in the world.

What is the main religion practised in Suriname?

The dominant religion in Suriname is Christianity, both in the form of Roman Catholicism and various denominations of Protestantism with the Anglican Church being the oldest.

Was Suriname a Dutch colony?

Yes, Suriname was a Dutch colony from 26 February 1667 when Dutch forces captured Francis Willoughby's English colony during the Second Anglo-Dutch War, until 15 December 1954 when Suriname became a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.