The short answer. Most visitors pay an Entry Fee of USD or EUR 50 online before they travel and fill in the free ICF form. A few nationalities need an e-visa, and CARICOM nationals pay nothing. Everything is done online, before you board.
Before You Go
Entry Fee, e-Visa or Nothing?
Which one you need depends on your passport. The official portal sorts nationalities into four lists: Entry Fee, e-Visa, eTourist Card and CARICOM. Fees as listed by VFS Global in October 2026:
| What | Who | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Entry Fee (single entry) | Most visitors, including passport holders from the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Brazil and China | USD/EUR 50 + 8 service fee, per entry |
| Multiple Entry Fee | The same nationalities, for up to 5 entries within 3 months (tourism) | USD/EUR 75 + 8 service fee |
| e-Visa (tourist) | Nationalities on the e-visa list, such as India, Nigeria, Ghana, Pakistan and South Africa | 3 months: USD 60 / EUR 50; 1 year: USD 210 / EUR 175; plus service fee |
| eTourist Card | Cuba, the Dominican Republic and Venezuela | USD 40 / EUR 35 + service fee |
| No fee or visa | CARICOM nationals (including Guyana, Trinidad and Tobago and Jamaica), PSA card holders, Suriname residents and holders of a valid visa | Free; ICF form still required |
Lists change. Check your own nationality on the portal before you book.
Step by Step
How to Apply
- Go to suriname.vfsevisa.com, the only valid portal since 10 August 2026. Look-alike sites charge extra.
- Choose Entry Fee or e-Visa for your nationality and pay by card.
- Save the voucher on your phone or print it. You show it at check-in and on arrival.
- Within seven days before arrival, fill in the free ICF form at icf.sr and save the QR code.
- Before you fly home, fill in the departure ICF form as well.
Apply a few days ahead: no official processing time is published, and e-visas can take up to about three days.
Mandatory
The ICF Form
The ICF form is mandatory for every trip into and out of Suriname, free of charge, and opens seven days before you travel. It asks for your passport details, where you will stay and what you are bringing in, and gives you a QR code. Without it, airlines will not board you.
The Dutch government says the form is for travellers aged 18 and over; the ICF site asks for a form per passenger. Filling one in for everyone in your group avoids problems at the desk.
Documents
Passport and Length of Stay
- Your passport must be valid for at least six months after arrival. A Dutch ID card is not accepted.
- Airlines may ask for a return or onward ticket.
- The Entry Fee covers short stays of up to 90 days. Immigration can stamp a shorter period; extensions up to 90 days in total are handled by the Vreemdelingendienst (Aliens Department) in Paramaribo.
- For longer stays, work or study you need an MKV (authorisation for temporary stay), arranged before you travel.
Diaspora
People of Surinamese Origin: the PSA Card
People born in Suriname, or with a Surinamese parent or grandparent, can apply for a PSA (Persons of Surinamese Origin) card from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Holders need no visa or Entry Fee and no work permit, and the card is valid for five years. It is now issued digitally, with a QR code you can keep in your phone wallet. Fees were changed in 2025 and 2026, so check the current amount with the ministry before you apply.
Overland and Sea
Arriving by Land or Boat
The same rules apply at every border. The ICF form has options for the Albina crossing from French Guiana, the South Drain ferry from Guyana and the cruise terminals in Paramaribo. Ferry times and tips are in The Basics, and what you may carry is on the customs page.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the Suriname entry fee?
The Entry Fee is USD 50 or EUR 50 per entry, plus a USD/EUR 8 service fee, paid online at suriname.vfsevisa.com before you travel. A Multiple Entry Fee for up to five entries within three months costs USD/EUR 75 plus the service fee.
Do Dutch citizens need a visa for Suriname?
No visa, but Dutch passport holders pay the Entry Fee online before departure and fill in the ICF form. A Dutch ID card is not accepted: you need a passport valid for at least six months.
Can I pay the entry fee on arrival?
No. Buy the Entry Fee or e-visa online before you fly. Airlines check your voucher at check-in, and the ICF form says vouchers cannot be bought on arrival.
Do children need an entry fee and ICF form?
Check on the portal when you book: the official sources we checked list no age exemption, so assume each child needs an Entry Fee. The ICF site asks for a separate form for every passenger, so fill one in for each child too.
Is the ICF form mandatory?
Yes, for arriving and for leaving Suriname. It is free at icf.sr, opens seven days before travel and gives you a QR code that the airline and immigration check.
Sources: VFS Global Suriname portal, icf.sr, NederlandWereldwijd, ANWB and the Government of Suriname. Checked 26 October 2026. Rules change often: confirm on the official portal before you travel.