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Suriname Visa Requirements for Ghana Citizens

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How to get your eVisa for Suriname in three steps

  1. Complete the application online with your Ghana passport details.
  2. Pay the fee — 60 USD by card.
  3. Check your inbox — the approval is linked to your passport.
Apply online

Flag of SurinameSuriname visa options for Ghana citizens

Tourist Visa (3 Months)

eVisa
Fee
60 USD
Max stay
90 days
Valid for
90 days
Entries
Multiple

The eVisa service lists USD 60 or EUR 50 for a three-month multiple-entry tourist visa, or USD 210 / EUR 175 for one year, plus a VFS service fee of USD 18 or EUR 17, and says the visa fee and service fee are non-refundable. It says visas can be issued within 72 hours from payment if all required documents are submitted correctly, that applications from the 21 visa-required countries are subject to meticulous scrutiny and may take longer than 72 hours, and to contact it if processing exceeds five working days.

Official application site →

Business eVisa

eVisa
Fee
100 USD
Max stay
90 days
Valid for
90 days
Entries
Multiple

The eVisa service lists the business visa at USD 100 or EUR 85 for three months, multiple entry, or USD 360 / EUR 305 for five years (USD 160 for US passport holders), plus a VFS service fee of USD 18 or EUR 17. It says the processing time of the eVisa may take up to 72 hours and to contact it if processing exceeds five business days.

Documents (6)
  • Passport bio page
  • Photo
  • Travel itinerary
  • Accommodation reservation
  • Invitation or reference letter
  • Chamber of Commerce (KKF) extract
Official application site →

What the Suriname visa rules mean for Ghana travellers

Ghana passport holders need an eVisa to enter Suriname. You apply online, upload a passport scan and a photo, pay the fee and receive the visa by email; it allows stays of up to 90 days. Apply at least one to two weeks before your trip and print the approval — some airlines and border officers ask to see it on paper.

The main option is the Tourist Visa (3 Months), which costs 60 USD. Suriname also offers Business eVisa — see the visa options above.

Documents to prepare

Whatever your visa status, Suriname applies the same entry conditions to every traveller:

  • Passport validity: Suriname's eVisa service says all visitors must have a passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of departure from Suriname, with at least 1 blank page for use by the Immigration Officer, and that if it has les…
  • Blank passport pages: Your passport needs at least 1 blank page.
  • Vaccinations: Yellow fever: WHO's country list says proof of yellow fever vaccination is required for travellers aged 1 year or over arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission, and for travellers who transited for more than 12 …
  • Vaccinations: Malaria prophylaxis: Not an entry requirement. WHO says Paramaribo city and the other seven coastal districts have been free from malaria transmission since 1968, while malaria occurs throughout the year in the interior beyond the coastal s…

Suriname entry rules compared

Suriname lets 13 passports in without a visa, issues eVisas to 21. Ghana citizens are treated the same way as Angola, Cameroon, Egypt, Eritrea and Kenya. Overall the Ghana passport ranks #120 in the world with 42 visa-free destinations.

More travel options

Planning a longer trip in Americas? With a Ghana passport you can also visit 10 countries in the region without a visa, including Barbados, Bahamas, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Haiti and Jamaica.

In the other direction, Suriname citizens need evisa to visit Ghana.

Flag of SurinameEntry requirements for Suriname

Vaccinations: Yellow fever

1 year

WHO's country list says proof of yellow fever vaccination is required for travellers aged 1 year or over arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission, and for travellers who transited for more than 12 hours through an airport of such a country. WHO lists Suriname itself as a country at risk for yellow fever transmission.

WHO, International Travel and Health, Annex 1 — countries requiring proof of vaccination against yellow fever✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026

Vaccinations: Malaria prophylaxis

Not an entry requirement. WHO says Paramaribo city and the other seven coastal districts have been free from malaria transmission since 1968, while malaria occurs throughout the year in the interior beyond the coastal savannah area, with highest risk mainly along the eastern border and in gold-mining areas.

WHO — International Travel and Health country list: vaccination requirements (Suriname)✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026

Travel insurance

No official source we could read states a travel-insurance requirement for Suriname. The UK Foreign Office advises making sure you have adequate travel health insurance and accessible funds to cover the cost of any medical treatment abroad and repatriation.

UK FCDO — Suriname travel advice: health✓ Checked 4 Oct 2026

Arrival cards and declarations: Entry Fee voucher or eVisa

Suriname's eVisa service says you do not submit your passport for stamping before you travel: the eVisa or Entry Fee is sent to you by email in PDF format, and you should keep the copy for your reference when travelling to Suriname.

Suriname eVisa and Entry Fee service — FAQs✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026

Customs allowances

No official source we could read states Suriname's cash-declaration threshold. The UK government says you must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty, and to bring US dollars or euros because you cannot exchange British pounds.

UK FCDO — Suriname entry requirements✓ Checked 4 Oct 2026

Frequently asked questions

Do Ghanaian citizens need a visa for Suriname?

Ghana passport holders need an eVisa for Suriname, applied for online before travel for stays of up to 90 days.

How long can Ghana citizens stay in Suriname?

Up to 90 days. Overstaying can lead to fines, deportation and an entry ban.

How much does a Suriname visa cost for Ghana citizens?

Tourist Visa (3 Months): 60 USD. Other options are listed in the visa types section on this page.

How do Ghana citizens apply for a Suriname eVisa?

Apply online before you travel on the official portal (suriname.vfsevisa.com). Approval is linked to your passport, so travel with the same passport you applied with.

How long must my passport be valid to enter Suriname?

Suriname's eVisa service says all visitors must have a passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of departure from Suriname, with at least 1 blank page for use by the Immigration Officer, and that if it has less than 6 months' validity you have to renew it before you can apply for an eVisa.

Data: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0). Entry rules can change — confirm with official sources before travel.