Visa Requirements
Do Bahamian citizens need a visa for Suriname?
Official Requirement
Visa-free
for Bahamas citizens travelling to Suriname
Passport holders from many countries can visit Suriname for tourism without a visa for up to 90 days. An entry fee is payable before travel. All travellers must complete an online Immigration and Customs Form up to 3 days before arrival, and a passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the arrival date is required.
Last checked 5 months ago (19 April 2026)
We are not a government authority. Requirements change without notice. Always verify with the official consulate link before travel.
No visa needed for this trip
Bahamas passport holders can enter Suriname for short visits without a visa. Check that your passport stays valid for the whole stay, carry proof of onward travel, and confirm the current entry conditions on the official source before you fly.
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At a glance
Key facts for Bahamian citizens visiting Suriname
- Requirement
- Visa-free
- Maximum stay
- Up to 180 days
- Official source
- Official source for this route →
Step by step
How Bahamian citizens enter Suriname
Check your passport is valid for the whole trip. Many countries also want it valid for a period beyond your departure date, so confirm the exact rule on the official page below.
Plan a trip of 180 days or fewer. Beyond that, Suriname needs a different permission and this page does not cover it.
Carry proof of onward or return travel and of where you are staying. Border officers ask for both, and an airline can refuse boarding without them.
Check the requirement again close to your departure date. This route was last checked on 19 April 2026, and rules change without notice.
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What Bahamian citizens ask about entering Suriname
No. Bahamian citizens can enter Suriname without a visa for a short tourist or business visit. This was last checked on 19 April 2026.
Up to 180 days on this entry route. A longer trip needs a different permission, which this page does not cover. A border officer decides the length granted on the day.
A passport valid for the trip, proof of onward or return travel, and proof of where you are staying. Officers can ask for evidence that you can support yourself for the visit. Entry is always the officer's decision, whatever the paperwork says.
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Changes to this route
No changes recorded since the first check on 19 April 2026.
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