Suriname travel advice

Explore our complete guide to Suriname with the latest travel advice for travellers and holidaymakers including official updates and local travel tips for Suriname.

Suriname travel guide - essential info

Below is a beginner's guide to Suriname with essential travel facts such as dominant language spoken, typical flight time from the UK and the local currency. You can also check whether visas are required and what plug adapter you need to pack.

Suriname - quick facts
Time difference UK -3 hours
Language(s) Dutch
Currency Surinamese Dollar
Electricity A + B + C + F plug (127V)
Driving side Left
Visa✝ Yes

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Suriname travel advice

Check the latest travel advice on visiting Suriname from official government sources (in english) from around the world including entry requirements and travel restrictions.

Learn more about the current safety and security risks from terrorism, natural disasters and more. Read about the local laws and customs to consider when travelling around Suriname.

Note: UK FCDO - UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

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Suriname travel health

Find out more about staying safe when travelling to Suriname with the latest guidance on required vaccinations and recommended medication to take with you.

Check out the general travel tips for staying safe and healthy in Suriname, risks of preventable diseases and what to pack.

Note: CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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Suriname covid live updates

Check the latest live updates on Covid-19 in Suriname with the vaccination requirements, current available statistics and up-to-date travel advice from government agencies.

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Suriname FAQs

Read our frequently asked questions about travelling to Suriname including the current entry restrictions, covid rules, driving side, electrical plugs used and much more.

Are there entry restrictions to Suriname due to Covid-19?

Suriname is open for tourism from the UK.

Negative PCR or Antigen test results or proof of full Covid-19 vaccination required for arrivals from the UK.

Check out Ministry of Health, Suriname for more information.

Do I need to quarantine in the UK if I travel from Suriname?

You do not need to quarantine on arrival in the UK from Suriname. The UK no longer requires a passenger locator form, Covid-19 test or proof of vaccination.

What is the time difference between Suriname and the UK?

The time difference between Suriname and the UK is UK time-3 hours.

What is the main language spoken in Suriname?

The main language spoken in Suriname is Dutch.

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What is the currency in Suriname?

The currency in Suriname is the Surinamese Dollar (SRD).

Send money to Suriname with World Remit*.

Which plugs are used in Suriname?

Suriname uses electrical plug type A + B + C + F (127 Volts).

Which side of the road do they drive on in Suriname?

They drive on the left side of the road in Suriname.

Find out more about driving in Suriname with International Drivers Association*.

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Do you need a visa for Suriname?

Yes, UK passport holders do need a visa to enter Suriname.

Check Suriname visa requirements for all passport holders with VisaHQ* and iVisa.com*.

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