Suriname passport → Tanzania
Do Surinamer citizens need a visa for Tanzania?
Visa on arrival90 days
Surinamer passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Tanzania for up to 90 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.
What this means for your trip
- Keep the visa fee ready, ideally in US dollars or the local currency, plus passport photos.
- Expect to show a return ticket, hotel booking and proof of funds at the counter.
- Some countries also offer the same visa online, which can save queueing on arrival.
Tanzania at a glance
- Capital
- Dodoma
- Currency
- Tanzanian shilling (TZS)
- Languages
- English, Swahili
- Calling code
- +255
- Region
- Eastern Africa
Tanzania for other passports
- SurinameVisa on arrival90 days
IndiaVisa on arrival90 days
United StatesVisa on arrival90 days
United KingdomVisa on arrival90 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa on arrival90 days
ChinaVisa on arrival90 days
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
PakistaneVisa
BangladesheVisa
Sri LankaVisa on arrival90 days
NepalVisa on arrival90 days
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa on arrival90 days
Nearby in Eastern Africa for Surinamer passport holders
MauritiusVisa-free180 days
ZambiaVisa-free90 days
BurundiVisa on arrival30 days
ComorosVisa on arrival45 days
MadagascarVisa on arrival60 days
MalawiVisa on arrival90 days
MozambiqueVisa on arrival30 days
RwandaVisa on arrival30 days
Common questions
Do Surinamer citizens need a visa for Tanzania?
Surinamer passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Tanzania for up to 90 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.
How long can Surinamer citizens stay in Tanzania?
Up to 90 days under the current visa on arrival rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
How many countries can Surinamer citizens visit without a visa?
66 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Suriname passport ranks #63 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Surinamese citizens (edited 17 Apr 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.