South Korea passport → Suriname
Do South Korean citizens need a visa for Suriname?
South Korean passport holders can visit Suriname without a visa for up to 90 days.
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
- Carry a passport valid for at least six months beyond your travel dates; this is the most common rule.
- Immigration may ask for a return or onward ticket, hotel bookings and proof of funds.
- Visa-free entry is for tourism and short visits. Work and long stays need a proper visa.
Suriname at a glance
- Capital
- Paramaribo
- Currency
- Surinamese dollar (SRD)
- Languages
- Dutch
- Calling code
- +597
- Region
- South America
Suriname for other passports
- South KoreaVisa-free90 days
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 South Korean passport holders
Common questions
Do South Korean citizens need a visa for Suriname?
South Korean passport holders can visit Suriname without a visa for up to 90 days.
How long can South Korean citizens stay in Suriname?
Up to 90 days under the current visa-free rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
Can South Korean citizens get a visa on arrival in Suriname?
You do not need one: entry is visa-free.
How many countries can South Korean citizens visit without a visa?
160 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The South Korea passport ranks #4 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for South Korean citizens (edited 29 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.