Americas
Suriname Travel Advisory
Paramaribo
By TravelSafe Research TeamSource: U.S. State Department ↗
CapitalParamaribo
LanguageDutch
CurrencySRD · Surinamese dollar
TimezoneUTC-03:00
Emergency
General
General
Tap any number to call from a mobile device
Essential Phrases
General
Excuseer
ex-koo-SAYR
Excuse me
Hoeveel?
hoo-VEEL
How much?
Ik wil kopen
ik wil KOH-pen
I want to buy...
Nee
nay
No
Alstublieft
ahl-stew-BLEEFT
Please
Waar is?
var is
Where is...?
Ja
yah
Yes
Greetings
Hallo
HAH-loh
Hello
Dankjewel
DAHNK-yuh-vel
Thank you
Emergency
Help!
help
Help!
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it safe to travel to Suriname right now?
The U.S. Department of State rates Suriname at Level 1 (Normal Precautions) as of the current advisory. Reissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed. Exercise normal precautions in Suriname.
Do U.S. citizens need a visa for Suriname?
Visa requirements depend on your passport and length of stay. Use TravelSafe's free Visa Checker (linked in the Visa Requirements section above) to see the latest entry rules, passport validity requirements, and any visa-on-arrival options.
What are the emergency numbers in Suriname?
Emergency services in Suriname: General 115. Tap any number in the Emergency section above to call directly from a mobile device.
Is Suriname safe for solo travelers?
With the current advisory at Level 1 (Normal Precautions), Suriname is generally manageable for prepared solo travelers. Standard precautions apply: share your itinerary, keep digital copies of your passport, and register with STEP (step.state.gov).
Always cross-check with official sources: travel.state.gov · cdc.gov
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