Surinamese visa for Swiss citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for Swiss passport holders visiting Suriname for tourism and business purposes. See detailed requirements below:
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Swiss citizens to enter Suriname for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | Suriname e-visa for Swiss citizens | Eligible | |
| Visa on arrival | Suriname visa on arrival for Swiss citizens | Eligible | |
Suriname tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Swiss 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 Switzerland, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Suriname nearest your place of residence.
- Brussels: The Embassy of in Brussels, ~ 524.44 kilometers (325.87 mi) away from Bern, Switzerland. (Working hours: Close now. Open in 4 hours 14 minutes).
- Amsterdam: The Embassy of in Amsterdam, ~ 658.24 kilometers (409.01 mi) away from Bern, Switzerland. (Working hours: Close now. Open in 3 hours 14 minutes).
Suriname visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Suriname diplomatic mission offices to Switzerland for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Switzerland traveling to Suriname from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Switzerland) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1,948 | N/A |
| 2009 | 1,948 | 0.00% |
| 2010 | 2,645 | 35.78% |
| 2011 | 2,838 | 7.30% |
| 2012 | 3,096 | 9.09% |
| 2013 | 3,212 | 3.75% |
| 2014 | 3,251 | 1.21% |
| 2015 | 2,941 | -9.54% |
| 2016 | 3,302 | 12.27% |
| 2017 | 3,586 | 8.60% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Suriname & Switzerland comparison
Suriname's area is approximately 156,000 km2 (60,231 sq mi), while the area of Switzerland is approximately 39,516 km2 (15,257 sq mi). This means Switzerland is 3.95 times smaller than Suriname.
As of October 2025, Suriname's population is ~613030 people - 8,361,813 fewer people than the population of Switzerland.
We have highlighted Suriname & Switzerland’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Suriname | Switzerland | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 613,030 | 8,974,843 | 8.4 million fewer people live in Suriname than Switzerland |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 11 | 146 | Suriname has 135 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Switzerland. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 42 | 142 | Suriname passport holders visit 100 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 25 | 268 | Surinamese hosts 243 fewer foreign missions than Switzerland. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Switzerland travel to Suriname in one year?
The number of visitors from Switzerland visiting Suriname in 2017 was approximately 3,586.
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