Congo passport → Suriname
Do Congolese citizens need a visa for Suriname?
Congolese passport holders need an eVisa for Suriname. You apply and pay online before you travel.
Sources differ on this route: another dataset lists it as eTA (90 days). Confirm on the official website before you travel.
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
- CongoeVisa
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 Congolese passport holders
Common questions
Do Congolese citizens need a visa for Suriname?
Congolese passport holders need an eVisa for Suriname. You apply and pay online before you travel.
How long can Congolese citizens stay in Suriname?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Congolese citizens get a visa on arrival in Suriname?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Congolese citizens visit without a visa?
47 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Congo passport ranks #79 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Republic of the Congo citizens (edited 25 Sept 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of Suriname before you travel.