🇸🇷 Suriname visa requirements for Zimbabwean citizens
Yes — Zimbabwean citizens need a visa to enter Suriname, normally arranged through an embassy or consulate before traveling.
Entry rules for Zimbabwe passport holders
Zimbabwean citizens must obtain a visa before traveling to Suriname. Applications generally go through a Suriname embassy or consulate and require a completed form, passport photos, proof of accommodation and onward travel, and sometimes travel insurance. Start the process several weeks before your planned trip, as processing times vary.
Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official Suriname immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.
How this compares
The Zimbabwean passport ranks #142 worldwide, opening 61 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (36 visa-free, 23 with a visa on arrival and 2 with an eTA). Suriname is not among them — it is one of the 101 destinations that still require an embassy visa or an application before departure.
The reverse trip is easier: Surinamese citizens can enter Zimbabwe visa on arrival.
Across South America as a whole, 2 of 12 destinations are open to Zimbabwean travelers without arranging a visa in advance.
About Suriname
- Capital
- Paramaribo
- Region
- South America
- Currency
- Surinamese dollar ($)
- Languages
- Dutch
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Frequently asked questions
Do Zimbabwean citizens need a visa for Suriname?
Yes — Zimbabwean citizens need a visa to enter Suriname, normally arranged through an embassy or consulate before traveling.
What currency is used in Suriname?
The currency in Suriname is the Surinamese dollar ($). The capital city is Paramaribo.
Is this information up to date?
Current status: Visa required for Zimbabwean citizens traveling to Suriname. 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 Suriname embassy or immigration authority before booking.
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Source data last updated 2025-01-12.