Costa Rica passport → Suriname
Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Suriname?
Costa Rican passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (eTA) before travelling to Suriname for up to 90 days. It is a short online application, not a full visa.
What this means for your trip
- Apply only on the official government site; third-party sites charge extra.
- Apply a few days before travel; most approvals are quick but some take longer.
- The authorisation is linked to your passport. A new passport needs a new application.
Get trip-ready for Suriname
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Suriname at a glance
- Capital
- Paramaribo
- Currency
- Surinamese dollar (SRD)
- Languages
- Dutch
- Calling code
- +597
- Region
- South America
Suriname for other passports
- Costa RicaeTA90 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 Costa Rican passport holders
Common questions
Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Suriname?
Costa Rican passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (eTA) before travelling to Suriname for up to 90 days. It is a short online application, not a full visa.
How long can Costa Rican citizens stay in Suriname?
Up to 90 days under the current eta rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
Can Costa Rican citizens get a visa on arrival in Suriname?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Costa Rican citizens visit without a visa?
131 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Costa Rica passport ranks #25 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.