Australian visa for Surinamese citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for Surinamese passport holders visiting Australia for tourism and business purposes. See detailed requirements below:
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Surinamese citizens to enter Australia for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | Australia e-visa for Surinamese citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Australia visa on arrival for Surinamese citizens | Not Available | |
Australia tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Surinamese passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Australia.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Australia.
If you are looking for Australia visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Suriname, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Australia nearest your place of residence.
- Port-of-Spain: The High Commission of in Port-of-Spain, ~ 963.82 kilometers (598.89 mi) away from Paramaribo, Suriname. (Working hours: Close now).
- St. Michael Barbados: The Consulate of in St. Michael Barbados, ~ 1092.46 kilometers (678.82 mi) away from Paramaribo, Suriname. (Working hours: Close now).
Australia visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Australia diplomatic mission offices to Suriname for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Suriname traveling to Australia from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Suriname) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 56 | N/A |
| 2009 | 55 | -1.79% |
| 2010 | 58 | 5.45% |
| 2011 | 58 | 0.00% |
| 2012 | 60 | 3.45% |
| 2013 | 65 | 8.33% |
| 2014 | 69 | 6.15% |
| 2015 | 74 | 7.25% |
| 2016 | 83 | 12.16% |
| 2017 | 88 | 6.02% |
| 2018 | 92 | 4.55% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Australia & Suriname comparison
Australia's area is approximately 7,682,300 km2 (2,966,151 sq mi), while the area of Suriname is approximately 156,000 km2 (60,231 sq mi). This means Suriname is 49.25 times smaller than Australia.
As of November 2025, Australia's population is ~27.0 million people - 26,391,347 more people than the population of Suriname.
We have highlighted Australia & Suriname’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Australia | Suriname | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 27,004,377 | 613,030 | 26.4 million more people live in Australia than Suriname |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 136 | 11 | Australia has 125 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Suriname. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 130 | 42 | Australia passport holders can visit 88 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 319 | 25 | Australian hosts 294 more foreign missions than Suriname. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Suriname travel to Australia in one year?
The number of visitors from Suriname visiting Australia in 2018 was approximately 92.
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- Canberra to Paramaribo: 20886.93 km (12978.53 mi)
- Travel time: 43 hours 30 minutes
This page was last updated on: November 2025