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Suriname passport to Congo
Suriname passport holders need a visa for Congo, applied for at an embassy, consulate or visa centre before travel.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
eTA
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Key facts
- Congo lets 15 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Suriname is not one of them.
- Suriname passports get “Visa required” at 82 of 198 destinations.
- In the other direction, Congo passports get “eTA” in Suriname.
Nearby passports travelling to Congo
Open to Suriname passports near Congo
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
SurinameCongo- Typical duration
- 10.1 hours
- From
- PBM · DRJ · MOJ
- To
- BZV · PNR · OLL
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.
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.
Congo
Country profile
Capital
Brazzaville
Population
6.1 million
Area
342,000 km²
Currency
Congolese franc CDF
Languages
French, Kikongo, Lingala
Time zone
UTC+01:00
Foreign-born
385,589 · 2024
Migrant share
6.1%
Ethnic groups · 2014
- Kongo40.5%
- Teke16.9%
- Mbochi13.1%
- foreigner8.2%
- Sangha5.6%
- Mbere/Mbeti/Kele4.4%
- Other11.3%
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
Type C
Mains
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Right
Emergency
Police 112 · Ambulance 112
Dialing code
+242
Airports
BZV · PNR · OLL · FTX
Highlights
- Odzala-Kokoua
- Basilica of Sainte-Anne
Suriname · Visa required
FAQ
Does a Suriname passport need a visa for Congo?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “Visa required”. confirm length of stay with the destination. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
No single stay length is recorded. Check Congo immigration or a mission.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Congo typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Congo mission.
What about a Congo passport entering Suriname?
The reverse result is “eTA”.