COVID-19 Precautionary Measures in Suriname (30 November Update)

Can a resident enter the country?

• Yes

• Residents and citizens are allowed to enter.

Can a foreigner enter the country?

• Yes

• Foreign nationals who meet the following criteria can enter Suriname:

• Travellers with a valid E-Visa and E-Tourist card;

• Travellers with a Surinamese passport and a valid residence permit or PSA card;

• Any person of Surinamese origin travelling due to serious illness or death of a first or second-degree family member. Medical documents or death certificate must be submitted for verification;

• Diplomats, government officials, or any other person travelling to Suriname for serving the public interest.

Is a test required on arrival?

• Yes

• Medical screening will be done on arrival.

Is a test certificate allowed?

• Yes

• Test certificates issued outside Suriname are accepted. However, quick test results or antibody test reports are not accepted. GGD test reports obtained in Netherlands are not accepted.

Test certificate required?

• Yes with exceptions

• Eligible passengers must carry a negative report of PCR test carried out at most 72 to 120 hours before departure from the embarkation location.

• A positive result of ELISA test not older than six months for passengers who have already been positive will be required.

• Travellers below 12 years of age are exempted from this requirement.

Is quarantine required on arrival?

• Yes

• Any traveller must have a confirmed accommodation booking (no reservation) of at least 10 days at a registered SHATA hotel or accommodation. Home quarantine requires a written permission from the Ministry of Health or the Director of the Public Health Service (BOG). Permission must be applied for within 10 days before departure by sending an email to [email protected].

• After getting approval, the traveller must approach a security company for physical security at the quarantine location at their own cost.

Insurance required?

• Yes with exceptions

• Non-residents must have a travel insurance with COVID-19 coverage.

Entry form required?

• Yes with exceptions

• A passenger locator card, health assessment form, and a questionnaire must be completed.

• The NCCR questionnaire can be downloaded here.

Airline restrictions

• Moderate

• Airports have partially reopened for commercial flights on the Mid-Atlantic route (Amsterdam-Paramaribo, vice versa) and for pre-arranged regional flights.

• Medical, emergency, cargo, and repatriation flights are allowed to operate.

• All travellers must have medical certificate stating the negative PCR test result, ELISA test result if applicable, confirmed accommodation booking, and travel insurance for non-residents, before travelling. Without these documents, passengers will not be allowed to board the flight.

Border restrictions

• Moderate

• Authorities have divided countries in low, medium and high-risk categories with different protocols set for different zones. Anyone intending to travel is advised to contact the authorities for further details.

• Travellers intending to visit Suriname can apply for e-visa and e-tourist card here.

Curfew restrictions

• Moderate

• The nationwide curfew from 23:00 to 05:00 hours (local time) will remain in place until further notice.

• Those violating lockdown, curfew, or social distancing measures may be fined.

Social distancing restrictions

• Moderate

• Gatherings of more than 30 people are prohibited.

• Suriname is currently in Orange code resulting in the easing of some restrictions.

• Parties, including private or house parties, are banned.

• For essential events, the number of persons allowed to attend depends on the space area, which is set as one person per five square meters.

Internal travel restrictions

• Moderate

• Masks are required.

• Public transportation (taxis and buses) is available.

• Bus and boat services have resumed with limited capacity and strict safety protocols.

Non-essential shops open?

• Yes with exceptions

• Markets may open, subject to following public health protocols, which include a 1.5-meter distance between people.

• Supermarkets, small vegetable stands, bakeries, butchers, fuel stations are allowed to open with limited business hours.

Accommodations open?

• Yes

• All passengers arriving at Suriname must book an accommodation registered under SHATA (Suriname Hospitality and Tourism Association) for at least ten days before departing for Suriname.

• The accommodations registered under SHATA can be seen by clicking this link.

Restaurants open?

• Yes with exceptions

• Restaurants and other commercial establishments may open only for the preparation and takeout or delivery of food.

Bars and cafes open?

• No

• Bars, night clubs, dance halls, discotheques will remain closed.

Personal care services open?

• Yes

• Hairdressing salons, barbershops, physiotherapy, and other such contact professions are operating.

Places of worship open?

• Yes

• Places of worship are allowed to reopen, however, must maintain social distancing.

Events allowed?

• Yes

• Meetings for weddings, mourning, hearings, funerals, and religious gatherings are permitted with limited people.

Masks required in public?

• Yes

• Face masks are mandatory in public.

Other

• Contact sports, such as martial arts, basketball, and football are not allowed. Individual sports activities outdoors may take place if they follow COVID-19 public health regulations.

• Gyms, yoga dance schools, aerobics, sports and fitness centres and facilities are allowed to open.

• Schools have reopened with reduced opening hours.

• Recreational sports activities are allowed without referees and spectators.

• Companies and organizations are allowed to open with social distancing protocols.

建議

The COVID-19 epidemic is constantly changing worldwide. This information is subject to change as the situation evolves. Travel and border restrictions may change with little or no notice. Some countries are beginning to remove some restrictions gradually. Check with your airline, booking agent, or country’s embassy for information on your specific travel plans.