Surinamese visa for Dutch citizens
A visa is NOT required for Dutch passport holders visiting Suriname for a short-term stay: 90 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Dutch citizens to enter Suriname for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 90 days |
| Evisa | Suriname e-visa for Dutch citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Suriname visa on arrival for Dutch citizens | Eligible | |
Suriname tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Dutch passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Suriname.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Suriname.
If you are looking for Suriname visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Netherlands, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Suriname nearest your place of residence.
- Amsterdam: The Embassy of Suriname in Amsterdam, Netherlands (Working hours: Close now. Open in 8 hours 8 minutes)
Suriname visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Suriname diplomatic mission offices to Netherlands for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Netherlands traveling to Suriname from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Netherlands) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 85,361 | N/A |
| 2009 | 91,522 | 7.22% |
| 2010 | 89,762 | -1.92% |
| 2011 | 91,522 | 1.96% |
| 2012 | 90,642 | -0.96% |
| 2013 | 88,002 | -2.91% |
| 2014 | 92,104 | 4.66% |
| 2015 | 82,225 | -10.73% |
| 2016 | 0 | -100.00% |
| 2017 | 155,988 | % |
| 2018 | 148,188 | -5.00% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Suriname & Netherlands comparison
Suriname's area is approximately 156,000 km2 (60,231 sq mi), while the area of Netherlands is approximately 33,720 km2 (13,019 sq mi). This means Netherlands is 4.63 times smaller than Suriname.
As of October 2025, Suriname's population is ~613030 people - 16,710,325 fewer people than the population of Netherlands.
We have highlighted Suriname & Netherlands’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Suriname | Netherlands | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 613,030 | 17,323,355 | 16.7 million fewer people live in Suriname than Netherlands |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 11 | 152 | Suriname has 141 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Netherlands. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 42 | 146 | Suriname passport holders visit 104 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 25 | 173 | Surinamese hosts 148 fewer foreign missions than Netherlands. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Netherlands travel to Suriname in one year?
The number of visitors from Netherlands visiting Suriname in 2018 was approximately 148,188.
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