Suriname for citizens of New Zealand

🔑 How to enter to Suriname from New Zealand

To enter Suriname, New Zealand citizens must follow some fairly simple steps. Please note that migration services have the right to request additional documents (return tickets, accommodation reservations and etc.).

1. Before traveling to Suriname, check whether your New Zealand passport is valid. Passport must be valid for 6 months after entering Suriname and have at least 1 blank page for entry stamp.
2. Show your New Zealand passport to the immigration officer upon arrival.
3. Getting a visa - an entry stamp in your New Zealand passport. You are allowed to stay in Suriname for 90 days.

✅ Requirements for New Zealand citizens to visit Suriname with tourist visa

• New Zealand citizens should provide valid passport. Passport must be valid at the all time of entry to Suriname. The passport must be a minimum of one blank page for the entry stamp.
• Medical insurance is recommended, as treatment of New Zealand citizens on the territory of Suriname is carried out on a commercial basis.

❓ FAQ

1. Do citizens of New Zealand require a visa to visit the Suriname?

   New Zealand citizens do not need a visa to visit the Suriname.

2. How long New Zealand citizens are allowed to stay in Suriname without a visa?

   The maximum duration of stay in Suriname for citizens of New Zealand for a visa-free stay is 90 days.

3. What happens if a New Zealand passport holder stays in Suriname longer than the visa-free period allowed?

   Overstaying visa-free entry to Suriname is punishable by a fine, in case of serious violations a ban on entry to Suriname is possible. It is essential to leave the country before your authorized stay expires or to extend your stay legally if needed.

4. Do citizens of New Zealand need to show proof of sufficient funds to enter Suriname without a visa?

   Surinamese immigration authorities may ask for proof of sufficient funds or a return ticket when entering the country without a visa. It is advisable to have these documents with you when traveling.

5. What documents are required for New Zealand citizens to enter Suriname without a visa?

   New Zealand citizens need a valid passport with at least six months validity, a return or onward ticket, and proof of sufficient funds to cover their stay in Suriname.

6. Can New Zealand work or study during the visa-free stay in Suriname?

   The Suriname visa-free stay is usually for tourism purposes only. For working or studying in Suriname New Zealand citizens usually requires a specific visa, and you should not engage in such activities on a tourist visa-free stay.