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Switzerland Embassy and Consulates in Suriname
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Switzerland Consulate in Paramaribo, Suriname
Consulate Of Switzerland Coesewijnestraat 19, Nieuw Industriepark Paramaribo Suriname
Phone: +597 463 118
Working hours: Close now (Open in 2 hours 9 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Switzerland may close on the following Surinamese and Swiss holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Ascension Day | Thursday, May 14 | 1 week, 2 days |
| Pentecost | Sunday, May 24 | 2 weeks, 5 days |
| Pentecost Monday | Monday, May 25 | 2 weeks, 6 days |
| Eid al-Adha | Wednesday, May 27 | 3 weeks, 1 day |
| Corpus Christi | Thursday, June 04 | 4 weeks, 2 days |
| June Solstice | Sunday, June 21 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Jura Independence Day | Tuesday, June 23 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| St. Peter and St. Paul | Monday, June 29 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Freedom Day | Wednesday, July 01 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Swiss National Day | Saturday, August 01 | 2 months, 3 weeks |
| Indigenous Peoples Day | Sunday, August 09 | 3 months |
1. How many Swiss Embassies/Consulates are there in Suriname?
Switzerland currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Suriname including and Paramaribo.
2 - Do Surinamese citizens need a visa for Switzerland?
Surinamese citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into Switzerland. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of Switzerland in Suriname for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Swiss embassies in Suriname?
The Swiss representative offices in Suriname will be closed in observance of the following Surinamese and Swiss holidays in 2026/2024:
- Ascension Day (CH) Thu, May 14, 2026 (1 week, 2 days)
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Time in Switzerland vs Suriname
Bern, Switzerland time is 5:00 hours ahead of Paramaribo, Suriname
Paramaribo, Suriname
06:51AMMonday, May 04, 2026
Bern, Switzerland
11:51AMMonday, May 04, 2026