Do Brazil passport holders need a visa to visit SR?
No visa required. Brazilian ordinary passport holders are visa-exempt for tourism in Suriname for stays up to 90 days, but must pay a mandatory Entry Fee (USD 50 / EUR 50, single entry) online before boarding. Brazil ordinary passport holders do not need a visa or an e-Tourist Card to visit Suriname for tourism or family visits — they fall under Suriname's visa-exemption regime and may stay up to 90 days per entry. However, since 2023 Suriname requires almost all visa-exempt visitors (Brazil included) to pay a mandatory "Entry Fee" online before travel. The fee was raised to USD 50 / EUR 50 effective 15 May 2024 for a single-entry authorization valid 90 days; a multiple-entry option (5 entries) is also offered for roughly double the price. The payment must be completed via the official VFS Global e-portal, and travelers should pay at least 72 hours before departure since airlines now check the receipt at check-in. Passports must be valid for at least 6 months, and a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for entry into Suriname. Because no visa or pre-approval decision is involved — only a fee payment — the best single-fit verdict for a short tourist stay is visa-free, with the Entry Fee as a logistical prerequisite rather than a visa.
VISA-FREETOURISMFLEXIBLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-05-30
For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.