Suriname visa requirements for Singaporeans

Travel and visa requirements

Surinamer Visa is not required for Singaporeans

Stay Duration: 90 days

Entry Requirements

  • The visa policy in Suriname provides that Singaporeans can visit Suriname for a period of 90 days.
  • Intending visitors are to apply for an electronic tourist card before traveling to Suriname.
  • Intending visitors are required to have a passport valid for a minimum of 6 months from the date of arrival in Suriname. The passport should have at least one blank page for visa stamping.
  • Visitors who intend extending their duration of stay in Suriname, they are to apply for an extension at the Immigration Department in Suriname. However, this extension incurs an extension fee.
  • Visitors are required to provide proof of a confirmed means of accommodation for their entire stay in Suriname. This could be in the form of a hotel reservation or a sponsor letter from a host living in Suriname.
  • Visitors are to provide proof of enough funds to spend during their stay in Suriname.
  • Visitors will be required to provide onward and return tickets.
  • 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 visitors are not required to pay any airport tax upon departing from the airport.
  • The 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 license.
  • Residents must have proof of ownership if returning with personal properties such as bicycles, tape recorders, photo cameras and video cameras (with article numbers).
  • KLM is the airline that fly from Singapore to Suriname.
  • The estimated flight time from Singapore to Paramaribo, Suriname 1 days, 1 hour and 1 stops.
  • Suriname uses the Suriname Time zone (GMT-3), hence, Singapore is 11 hours ahead of 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.
  • A large proportion of Surname’s population practices 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.
  • 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.a

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it safe to visit Suriname?

Suriname is remarkably a safe country. However, visitors are advised to exercise normal precautions while visiting the country.


What is the capital of Suriname?

Paramaribo is the capital and largest city of Suriname, located on the banks of the Suriname River in the Paramaribo District. 


What is Suriname official language?

Dutch is the sole official language of Suriname and is the language of education, government, business, and the media.


What is the estimated flight duration from Singapore to Suriname?

The estimated flight time from Singapore to Paramaribo, Suriname 1 days, 1 hour and 1 stops.