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Policy · SurinamePassport Atlas
United States passport to Suriname
United States 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
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Key facts
- Suriname lets 176 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — United States is one of them.
- United States passports get “eTA” at 9 of 198 destinations.
- In the other direction, Suriname passports get “Visa required” in United States.
Nearby passports travelling to Suriname
Open to United States 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
United StatesSuriname- Typical duration
- 8 hours
- From
- JFK · MIA · LAX
- To
- PBM · DRJ · MOJ
Usual hubs
Netherlands · 18.9 hours
Trinidad and Tobago · 8.1 hours
· 0 hours
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.
United States
Country profile
Capital
Washington, D.C.
Population
340.1 million
Area
9,629,091 km²
Currency
United States dollar USD
Languages
English
Time zone
UTC-10:00–UTC-05:00
Foreign-born
52.4 million · 2024
Migrant share
15.2%
Ethnic groups · 2020
- White61.6%
- Black or African American12.4%
- two or more races10.2%
- other8.4%
- Asian6%
- Indigenous and Alaska native1.1%
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
United States · eTA
FAQ
Does a United States 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 United States?
The reverse result is “Visa required”.