Is It Safe to Travel to Suriname in 2026?
Suriname - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions
Last updated: · Source: U.S. Department of State
Suriname, officially the Republic of Suriname, is a country on the northern coast of South America, also considered as part of the Caribbean and the West Indies. Situated slightly north of the equator, over 90% of its territory is covered by rainforest, the second-highest proportion of forest cover in the world.
Is It Safe to Travel to Suriname in 2026?
Suriname is currently rated Level 1 — Exercise Normal Precautions by the U.S. Department of State. Suriname is generally a safe destination for travelers. Review the Travel Guidance to learn how to prepare for a safe trip.
Traveler Impact
Solo travelers may encounter minor petty crime in urban areas; staying vigilant in crowded places is advisable.
Business travelers can expect reliable infrastructure in major cities, but should prepare for potential health risks such as dengue and chikungunya.
Families with children should be cautious of healthcare access outside urban areas, as well as mosquito-borne diseases prevalent in the region.
Remote workers can find decent connectivity in cities but should avoid rural areas where internet access may be unreliable.
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of State, the CDC, the World Bank Worldwide Governance Indicators, and Freedom House. All sources are updated regularly and cross-referenced to provide a composite safety picture for Suriname.
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▶Safety and Stability Ratings
Threat Severity (0-10 scale)
Suriname has an overall threat severity of 1.6 out of 10. Crime risk is rated 3.0/10, terrorism risk 0.0/10, and kidnapping risk 0.0/10.
Governance Indicators (World Bank, percentile)
Political Stability▶
Measures the likelihood that the government will be destabilized or overthrown by unconstitutional or violent means, including politically-motivated violence and terrorism. Higher percentile means greater stability.
Rule of Law▶
Captures perceptions of the extent to which agents have confidence in and abide by the rules of society, including the quality of contract enforcement, property rights, the police, and the courts, as well as the likelihood of crime and violence.
Control of Corruption▶
Captures perceptions of the extent to which public power is exercised for private gain, including both petty and grand forms of corruption, as well as capture of the state by elites and private interests.
Government Effectiveness▶
Captures perceptions of the quality of public services, the quality of the civil service and the degree of its independence from political pressures, the quality of policy formulation and implementation, and the credibility of the government's commitment to such policies.
Regulatory Quality▶
Captures perceptions of the ability of the government to formulate and implement sound policies and regulations that permit and promote private sector development.
Voice & Accountability▶
Captures perceptions of the extent to which a country's citizens are able to participate in selecting their government, as well as freedom of expression, freedom of association, and a free media.
Data from World Bank Worldwide Governance Indicators (2023).
Freedom Status: Free — scored 79/100 by Freedom House (2024). View full freedom profile →
▶Entry Requirements and Health
Entry Information
Visa
Check embassy for details
Currency
Surinamese Dollar (SRD)
Language
Dutch
Vaccinations
Recommended:
⚠ Malaria Risk: low
Active health notices:
- alertChikungunya in Suriname: There is an outbreak of chikungunya in Suriname. You can protect yourself by preventing mosquito bites.
- watchGlobal Measles: Measles cases are rising in many countries around the world. All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, according to CDC's measles vaccination recommendations for international travel.
Vaccination data sourced from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Consult a travel health professional before your trip.
Common Questions About Traveling to Suriname
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More Suriname Data
Free — 79/100 on the Freedom House index.
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