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France Embassy and Consulates in Suriname
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
France Embassy in Paramaribo, Suriname
Dr. J.F. Nassylaan 23, Paramaribo, Suriname
Phone: + 597 476455/ + 597 475222
Working hours: Close now (Open in 5 hours 25 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of France may close on the following Surinamese and French holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Indigenous Peoples Day | Sunday, August 09 | 2 weeks, 3 days |
| Assumption of Mary | Saturday, August 15 | 3 weeks, 2 days |
| September Equinox | Tuesday, September 22 | 1 month, 4 weeks |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 2 months |
| Day of the Maroons | Saturday, October 10 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| Daylight Saving Time ends | Sunday, October 25 | 3 months |
| All Saints' Day | Sunday, November 01 | 3 months, 1 week |
| Armistice Day | Wednesday, November 11 | 3 months, 2 weeks |
| Independence Day | Wednesday, November 25 | 4 months |
| December Solstice | Monday, December 21 | 4 months, 4 weeks |
| Christmas Eve | Thursday, December 24 | 5 months |
1. How many French Embassies/Consulates are there in Suriname?
France currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Suriname including and Paramaribo.
2 - Do Surinamese citizens need a visa for France?
Surinamese citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into France. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of France in Suriname for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of French embassies in Suriname?
The French representative offices in Suriname will be closed in observance of the following Surinamese and French holidays in 2026/2024:
- Indigenous Peoples Day (SR) Sun, Aug 09, 2026 (2 weeks, 3 days)
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Time in France vs Suriname
Paris, France time is 5:00 hours ahead of Paramaribo, Suriname
Paramaribo, Suriname
03:35AMWednesday, July 22, 2026
Paris, France
08:35AMWednesday, July 22, 2026