Sao Tome and Principe passport → Suriname

Do Sao Tomean citizens need a visa for Suriname?

eVisa (apply online)

Sao Tomean 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.

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Suriname at a glance

Capital: Paramaribo
Currency: Surinamese dollar (SRD)
Languages: Dutch
Calling code: +597
Region: South America

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Suriname for other passports

Sao Tome and PrincipeeVisa
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 Sao Tomean passport holders

EcuadorVisa-free90 days
BoliviaVisa on arrival90 days
ColombiaeVisa
ArgentinaVisa required
BrazilVisa required
ChileVisa required
GuyanaVisa required
ParaguayVisa required

Common questions

Do Sao Tomean citizens need a visa for Suriname?

Sao Tomean passport holders need an eVisa for Suriname. You apply and pay online before you travel.

How long can Sao Tomean citizens stay in Suriname?

The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.

Can Sao Tomean citizens get a visa on arrival in Suriname?

Not under the standard rules.

How many countries can Sao Tomean citizens visit without a visa?

55 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Sao Tome and Principe passport ranks #72 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.