Security Status
- Normal precautions
- High degree of caution
- Avoid non-essential travel
- Do not travel
- Overview
- Safety and Security
- Local Laws and Customs
- Natural Disasters and Climate
- Additional Information
- Embassy Contact
Overview
Overview
Overview
Security status
High Degree of Caution
General Travel Advice
There is no visa requirement for travellers from any country who wish to travel to Suriname for tourism or family visits for a period of 90 days.
An entry fee of US$25 or €25 applies for each person entering Suriname for the purposes of tourism and family visits. This fee can be paid through the website. The entry fee must be paid in advance of travel and the entry fee voucher presented at immigration on arrival.
Your passport should be valid for a minimum period of 6 months from the date of entry into Suriname. More information can be found in the Additional Information tab.
Emergency Assistance
The best help is often close at hand so if you have problems, try talking to your local contacts, tour operator representative or hotel management.
You can contact the emergency services in Suriname by dialling 112, or the following numbers:
- Police: 115
- Fire brigade: 110
- Ambulance: 113
As there is no Irish Embassy in Suriname, we are limited in the help we can offer you in an emergency. However, if you need assistance, you can contact the Irish Embassy in Brasília. Irish citizens can also reach the out of hours emergency service by calling +55 61 3248 8800.
Our tips for Safe Travels:
- Get comprehensive travel insurance that covers all your planned activities.
- Register your details with us so that we can contact you quickly if there’s an unforeseen crisis like a natural disaster or a family emergency.
- Follow us on twitter @dfatravelwise for the latest travel updates.
- Read our ‘Know Before You Go’ guide.
Safety and Security
Safety and Security
Local Laws and Customs
Local Laws and Customs
Natural Disasters and Climate
Natural Disasters and Climate
Additional Information
Additional Information
Additional information
Entry requirements (visa/passport)
There is no visa requirement for travellers from any country who wish to travel to Suriname for tourism or family visits for a period of 90 days.
An entry fee of US$25 or €25 applies for each person entering Suriname for the purposes of tourism and family visits. This fee can be paid through the website: https://suriname.vfsevisa.com/. The entry fee must be paid in advance of travel and the entry fee voucher presented at immigration on arrival.
Passports should be valid for 6 months from the date of arrival.
Passengers from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission may be requested to show proof of vaccination against yellow fever at the port of entry by presenting their original international yellow fever vaccination card.
Health
Check with your doctor well in advance of travelling to see if you need any vaccinations for this country. We advise you to take out comprehensive travel insurance before you travel.
Embassy contact
Embassy Contact
We do not have an Embassy in Suriname, please contact Embassy of Ireland Brazil.
Embassy of Ireland
SHIS QL 12 conjunto 5 casa 9
Lago Sul
Brasília - DF
CEP 71630-255
Brasil
Tel: +55 61 3248 8800
Fax: +55 61 3248 8816
Monday to Friday 10:00-13:00
TravelWise
