Travel advice for Suriname

Exercise caution throughout Suriname because a security risk applies nationwide. Theft and robbery are particularly a concern in Paramaribo, especially in Palm Garden after dark; protests may bring property damage, looting and violence, so follow security-force instructions. Police and emergency services are scarce in the interior, and insect protection against tropical diseases is recommended.

Exercise a high degree of caution because pickpocketing and robbery occur in Paramaribo and medical facilities are limited, especially outside the city. Do not walk alone at night, avoid displaying wealth, and take particular care around local banks and secluded areas such as Palm Garden. Drug possession can lead to penalties and lengthy prison sentences. Suriname is prone to flooding, particularly in the north and centre during the rainy season.

Exercise caution in Suriname because pickpocketing and theft occur in busy places and in streets and parks outside Paramaribo’s nightlife centre. Criminals often use firearms or machetes, while seasonal floods can make roads in the north and centre impassable. Avoid demonstrations and crowds, and do not fly with Surinamese airlines on the EU Air Safety List, including flights to Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba; transatlantic Surinam Airways/SLM flights are excluded.

Exercise increased caution because opportunistic theft, armed robbery in Paramaribo, break-ins, mosquito-borne diseases, limited medical services and difficult logistics in the interior rainforest regions create risks. Demonstrations in Paramaribo can turn violent, so avoid protests, large crowds and roadblocks. Avoid Palm Garden in Paramaribo, and use increased caution in Albina, Moengo, the Brokopondo area, the East-West Highway between Paramaribo and Albina and the Para Afobakka Highway.

Exercise vigilance when travelling in Suriname, particularly in the capital, Paramaribo. Bring sufficient financial means for emergencies, and ensure you have travel insurance with assistance and good international healthcare coverage, including repatriation.

Take normal security precautions in Suriname. Petty crime is common in Paramaribo and nearby areas, while vehicle theft and carjacking occur and foreigners are often targeted. Avoid walking alone at night, secure belongings, avoid public minibuses, and agree taxi fares because taxis hailed on the street may overcharge foreigners. The Guyana border area has gang activity and limited policing, while demonstrations, trekking, poor roads and coastal piracy also pose hazards.

Take normal precautions when travelling to Suriname, but note that Estonian citizens need a visa and that entry and stay conditions may change without immediate notice. Estonia has no embassy in Suriname, so consular assistance is available from the nearest EU member state's representation, and travellers should consult other countries' travel information.

Germany advises normal precautions for Suriname.

Hong Kong advises normal precautions for Suriname.

Japan advises normal precautions for Suriname.

Take normal precautions when travelling to Suriname. Be alert to robbery, avoid carrying large amounts of cash or jewellery, use official taxis, and engage reputable tour operators and local guides. Drug offences carry heavy penalties, and common flooding requires monitoring local news and following local authorities. A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required when returning to Singapore from a country with yellow fever transmission; otherwise, quarantine may apply.

Use normal precautions when travelling to Suriname. Keep your passport valid for at least six months. Tourists may stay visa free for 90 days with an entry fee, and a yellow fever certificate is required if arriving from a risk country. Declare restricted or taxable goods and bring euros or US dollars, as British pounds cannot be exchanged. Check vaccinations and health risks including yellow fever, Zika, dengue and schistosomiasis.

United States advises normal precautions for Suriname.