Benin passport → Suriname
Do Beninese citizens need a visa for Suriname?
eVisa (apply online)
Beninese passport holders need an eVisa for Suriname. You apply and pay online before you travel.
Heads-up: some sources list this route as eTA (90 days).
What this means for your trip
- Apply on the official government portal and keep a printed copy of the approval.
- Processing usually takes a few working days; apply at least two weeks ahead.
- Check that the eVisa type matches your purpose of travel.
Suriname at a glance
- Capital
- Paramaribo
- Currency
- Surinamese dollar (SRD)
- Languages
- Dutch
- Calling code
- +597
- Region
- South America
Suriname for other passports
- BenineVisa
IndiaeVisa90 days
United StatesVisa-free90 days
United KingdomVisa-free90 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
ChinaVisa-free30 days
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
PakistaneVisa90 days
BangladesheVisa90 days
Sri LankaeVisa90 days
NepaleVisa90 days
NigeriaeVisa90 days
PhilippinesVisa-free90 days
Nearby in South America for Beninese passport holders
Common questions
Do Beninese citizens need a visa for Suriname?
Beninese passport holders need an eVisa for Suriname. You apply and pay online before you travel.
How long can Beninese citizens stay in Suriname?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Beninese citizens get a visa on arrival in Suriname?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Beninese citizens visit without a visa?
62 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Benin passport ranks #67 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.