🇦🇺 Australia visa requirements for Surinamese citizens
Surinamese citizens need an e-visa for Australia, which can be applied for online before traveling.
Entry rules for Suriname passport holders
Before traveling to Australia, Surinamese citizens must apply for an electronic visa through the official Australia government portal. Processing usually takes from a few hours to a few business days, so apply well before your flight. Print a copy of the approval to show at check-in and on arrival.
Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official Australia immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.
How this compares
The Surinamese passport ranks #118 worldwide, opening 73 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (37 visa-free, 33 with a visa on arrival and 3 with an eTA). Australia is not among them — it is one of the 85 destinations that still require an embassy visa or an application before departure.
In the other direction, Australian citizens traveling to Suriname face a different rule: visa required.
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Frequently asked questions
Do Surinamese citizens need a visa for Australia?
Surinamese citizens need an e-visa for Australia, which can be applied for online before traveling.
Can Surinamese citizens apply online for entry to Australia?
Yes. Australia offers an online e-visa for Suriname passport holders. Apply through the official government portal before your trip.
What currency is used in Australia?
The currency in Australia is the Australian dollar ($). The capital city is Canberra.
Is this information up to date?
Current status: e-Visa for Surinamese citizens traveling to Australia. This page is built from the open Passport Index dataset, which was last updated on 2025-01-12. Visa rules can change between dataset updates, so always confirm with the Australia embassy or immigration authority before booking.
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Source data last updated 2025-01-12.