Suriname visa requirements for Ghanaians

Travel and visa requirements

Surinamer Visa is not required for Ghanaians

Stay Duration: 90 days

Entry Requirements

  • Ghanaian nationals can enter Suriname with an E-visa. 
  • Your passport must be valid for six months with at least two blank pages for stamps on arrival and departure. 
  • Intending visitors can stay on a tourist or business visa. 
  • Your visa is valid for a maximum of 90 days. 
  • You can extend your visa for stays up to 90 days at the immigration department. 
  • Before entry into Suriname, visitors must have a valid passport, 2 passport photographs, invitation letter, proof of sufficient funds and a return ticket. 
  • Your single entry E-visa cost $40 to process. 
  • Ghanaians visiting Suriname with pets must obtain a certificate of vaccination and must obtain an import license.
  • Ghanaians visiting Suriname must check for hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, yellow fever, rabies, meningitis, polio, measles, mumps and rubella (MMR), Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis), chickenpox, shingles, pneumonia, and influenza vaccines.
  • Direct flights are available from the Kotoka International Airport Accra, Ghana to Paramaribo, Suriname. The estimated flight time is between 7 - 8 hours.
  • Christianity is the most widely practiced religion in Suriname.
  • Because the time zone currently used in Suriname is the Suriname Time (GMT-3), Ghana is 3 hours ahead of Suriname.
  • Getting around in Suriname is possible through various public means of transportation including Taxis, Buses, Domestic flights, Ferries.
  • 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.
  • Suriname has a tropical climate with dry and rainy seasons. The short rainy season falls during December and January. The long rainy season takes place from April to July. Throughout the year the average daily temperature varies between 21 and 32 degrees Celsius (70 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit).
  • The best time to visit Suriname is during the relatively dry months of February to March and August to November as it is a good time to explore and participate in tourism-related activities.
  • Dutch is the most widely spoken language in Suriname.
  • Visitors might want to pick up some basic Dutch phrases to help them navigate communications in rural spaces.
  • Visitors taking pictures are advised to be respectful and conscious of their environment while at it. Photo subjects or their guardians might need to be tipped in some cases.

Frequently Asked Questions


What currency is used in Suriname?
The Surinamese dollar has been the official currency of Suriname since 2004. It is normally abbreviated with the dollar sign $, or alternatively Sr$ to distinguish it from other dollar-denominated currencies. 

Is there a Suriname embassy in Ghana?
There is no information about the Embassy of Suriname in Ghana. Please check the neighboring countries for the nearest Embassy of Suriname that covers the territory of Ghana.


How safe is Suriname to travel to?
Suriname is mostly a safe place to travel to. Most of the tourists traveling there usually have no problems, however, you should be on your toes at all times, because the armed robbery, violent crime, and burglary sometimes occur in Suriname.

Is Suriname in Asia?

Suriname, officially the Republic of Suriname, is a country in northern South America, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean in the north, French Guiana in the east, Guyana in the west, and Brazil in the south.


who colonized Suriname?

Suriname was occupied by the British in 1799, after the Netherlands were incorporated by France, and was returned to the Dutch in 1816, after the defeat of Napoleon. The Dutch abolished slavery only in 1863, although the British had already abolished it during their short rule.


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