Suriname visa requirements for Zambians

Travel and visa requirements

Surinamer Visa is not required for Zambians

Stay Duration: 90 days

Entry Requirements

  • Zambians intending to visit Suriname must first apply for an E-visa.
  • This E-visa can be granted by the Surinamese consulate in the applicant's home country.
  • This E-visa is valid for a maximum total stay of 90days within a one-year period.
  • Zambians intending to visit Suriname must have a return/onward ticket.
  • A proof of hotel accommodation is also needed, as well as an international certificate of vaccination.
  • Zambians intending to visit Suriname are required to provide a passport with so months of validity and with atleast two blank pages for stamps on arrival and departure.

Frequently Asked Questions


Is Suriname a poor country??

 Suriname, once known as Dutch Guiana, is one of South America's smallest countries. It enjoys a relatively high standard of living but also faces serious political and economic challenges. Since independence from the Netherlands in 1975 Suriname has endured coups and a civil war.


Is it safe in Suriname??

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


What is Suriname best known for??

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


Is English spoken in Suriname??

Dutch may be the official language of Suriname, but most Surinamese speak Sranan, an English-based creole, which has been influenced by Dutch and Portuguese along with some West African languages. 


What is the main religion in Suriname??

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