Do China passport holders need a visa to visit SR?

Chinese ordinary passport holders need an electronic entry authorization before traveling to Suriname. China is eligible for the Suriname E-Tourist Card, applied for online via the official VFS Global e-visa portal. It is single entry, valid for tourism only, allows a stay of up to 90 days, and is typically issued within 24-72 hours. Suriname is not visa-free for Chinese ordinary passport holders. The earlier mutual visa exemption was discontinued, and China now uses Suriname's online E-Tourist Card system administered by VFS Global, the government's official partner. The E-Tourist Card is a pre-arrival electronic entry authorization (an eVisa-type document) for tourism purposes only. It is single entry, valid for 90 days, and permits a stay of up to 90 days. The application is fully online: applicants register on the VFS Global portal, upload a passport bio page and photo, pay the fee, and receive an approval PDF by email, usually within 24-72 hours. The card must be printed and presented on arrival together with a passport valid at least six months. Travelers not eligible for the E-Tourist Card must instead obtain a full eVisa or embassy visa, but Chinese nationals fall under the E-Tourist Card group. Because requirements can change, applicants should confirm details on the official VFS Global Suriname portal before booking.