United States visa requirements for Suriname citizens
Updated 2026-07-07 · verified against the Passport Index dataset
Entry details
Travelling to United States on a Suriname passport, you need a visa obtained in advance. The Suriname passport currently ranks #120 of 199 worldwide, with 73 destinations reachable visa-free or via visa on arrival / eTA.
United States is one of the tougher destinations to enter, admitting 46 of the world's 198 other passports without a prior visa; its own passport ranks #38 with 159 open destinations. Both sit in Americas, where regional agreements often shape entry rules. This is a mutual arrangement, with visa required applying symmetrically between the two countries.
In the opposite direction, United States citizens travelling to Suriname face: visa required.
How to get the visa
Official US visitor visa info (travel.state.gov) · fee: $185. Applying directly through the government portal is always the cheapest option.
Apply on the official portal →