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eTA
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Policy · SurinamePassport Atlas
Costa Rica passport to Suriname
Costa Rica passport holders don't need a visa for Suriname, but must get an electronic travel authorization (eTA) before departure; stays of up to 90 days.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
Visa free
FStay 30 days
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Key facts
- Suriname lets 176 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Costa Rica is one of them.
- Costa Rica passports get “eTA” at 7 of 198 destinations.
- Travel is open both ways: Suriname passports also enter Costa Rica without a prior visa.
Nearby passports travelling to Suriname
Open to Costa Rica passports near Suriname
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec35 × 45 mm
Flights, eSIM and insurance are third-party. Visatu does not take payment.
Flight corridor
Connection likely
Costa RicaSuriname- Typical duration
- 4.4 hours
- From
- SJO · LIR · FON
- To
- PBM · DRJ · MOJ
Duration is a great-circle estimate between main airports. Direct corridors come from the OpenFlights public snapshot — check the carrier or Google Flights for times and prices.
Costa Rica
Country profile
Capital
San José
Population
5.3 million
Area
51,100 km²
Currency
Costa Rican colón CRC
Languages
Spanish
Time zone
UTC-06:00
Foreign-born
628,404 · 2024
Migrant share
12.2%
Ethnic groups · 2011
- White or Mestizo83.6%
- Mulatto6.7%
- none2.9%
- Indigenous2.4%
- unspecified2.2%
- Black or African descent1.1%
- Other1.1%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Suriname
Country profile
Capital
Paramaribo
Population
616,500
Area
163,270 km²
Currency
Surinamese dollar SRD
Languages
Dutch
Time zone
UTC-03:00
Foreign-born
51,902 · 2024
Migrant share
8.2%
Ethnic groups · 2012
- Hindustani27.4%
- Maroon21.7%
- Creole15.7%
- Javanese13.7%
- mixed13.4%
- other7.6%
- Other0.6%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Travel notes
Plug
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Mains
120 V · 60 Hz
Driving
Left
Emergency
Police 112 · Ambulance 112
Dialing code
+597
Airports
PBM · DRJ · MOJ · AGI
Highlights
- Historic Inner City
- Central Suriname Reserve
Costa Rica · eTA
FAQ
Does a Costa Rica passport need a visa for Suriname?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “eTA”. typical stay 90 days. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
The matrix records a typical stay of 90 days. The entry stamp, eTA or visa page is authoritative.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Suriname typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Suriname mission.
What about a Suriname passport entering Costa Rica?
The reverse result is “Visa free”.