Suriname

Singaporeans can visit Suriname for up to 90 days without a visa.

Tourists visiting Suriname are required to pay an entry fee by submitting an online application at https://suriname.vfsevisa.com/suriname/online/home/entry-fee. Travellers must have a passport with minimum of six months’ validity from the date of entry to Suriname.

As entry and immigration requirements may change at short notice, we advise you to visit the website of the Suriname Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Business and International Cooperation (https://icf.sr/start-general/) for the most updated information and to contact your travel agency or the nearest Embassy of Suriname, to ensure that you have accurate information for your specific purpose prior to departure.

Be aware of your surroundings. Avoid carrying large amounts of cash or wearing jewellery. If robbed, it is safer to hand over your cash and valuables without resistance. Use only official taxis. Engage only reputable tour operators and local guides.

Drug offences carry heavy penalties. Pack your own luggage and do not accept ‘gifts’ from strangers or new acquaintances.

Prior to your travel, consult your doctor for travel health advice regarding vaccinations required or recommended and purchase comprehensive travel insurance.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), there is a risk of yellow fever transmission in Suriname. All travellers, including Singapore residents, who arrive in Singapore from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission (i.e. wholly or partly endemic for yellow fever) are required to have a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate. Otherwise, they are liable to be quarantined under Section 31 of the Infectious Disease Act, for up to six days upon arrival in Singapore. Non-residents who refuse quarantine will be turned away and returned to his/her place of origin or last port of embarkation.

This approach is consistent with the WHO’s recommendations in the International Health Regulations (IHR 2005).

The International Certificate of Vaccination for yellow fever is only considered valid 10 days after vaccination and the validity lasts for the life of the person vaccinated.

Please ask your doctor to review your suitability for the yellow fever vaccine.

Please refer to CDA website https://www.cda.gov.sg/public/diseases/yellow-fever for more information on yellow fever.

Flooding is common in Suriname. Monitor the local news and follow the advice of the local authorities.

Please refer to MFA’s general travel advice for Singaporeans before you travel overseas.