Suriname passport → Vanuatu
Do Surinamer citizens need a visa for Vanuatu?
Surinamer passport holders need a visa for Vanuatu, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
Heads-up: some sources list this route as eVisa.
What this means for your trip
- Book an appointment with the embassy, consulate or its visa centre early. Waits can be long in peak season.
- Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, ITR, employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
- If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.
Vanuatu at a glance
- Capital
- Port Vila
- Currency
- Vanuatu vatu (VUV)
- Languages
- Bislama, English, French
- Calling code
- +678
- Region
- Melanesia
Vanuatu for other passports
- SurinameVisa required
IndiaVisa-free120 days
United StatesVisa-free30 days
United KingdomVisa-free120 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
ChinaVisa-free30 days
SingaporeVisa-free120 days
PakistanVisa-free120 days
BangladeshVisa-free30 days
Sri LankaVisa-free120 days
NepaleVisa
NigeriaVisa-free30 days
PhilippinesVisa-free120 days
Nearby in Melanesia for Surinamer passport holders
Papua New GuineaeVisa
FijiVisa required
Solomon IslandsVisa required
Common questions
Do Surinamer citizens need a visa for Vanuatu?
Surinamer passport holders need a visa for Vanuatu, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
How long can Surinamer citizens stay in Vanuatu?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Surinamer citizens get a visa on arrival in Vanuatu?
Not under the standard rules.
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.