America > Surinam: Covid-19 and Travel

Entry to the territory: Allowed
Suriname’s borders are open for visitors.

Starting April 13, 2022, and until further notice, the following measures will apply for persons who wishes to travel to the Republic of Suriname:

a) Fully vaccinated persons do not need permission.

The following documents are required for persons traveling by air:

-Proof of complete vaccination with a WHO EUL Covid-19 vaccine, or a Covid-19 recovery certificate not older than six months.
-Valid travel documents.
-Yellow fever certificate for persons traveling from or transiting countries with risk of yellow fever transmission.

c) Guyana and French Guiana
Persons who are fully vaccinated or can present a Covid-19 recovery certificate not older than six months and have stayed in Guyana or French Guiana at least 14 days and are traveling to Suriname by land do not need to submit a negative SARS-CoV-2 PCR or a negative SARS-CoV-2 antigen test result.

d) For persons who are not or not-fully vaccinated against Covid-19, the following conditions will apply:

-Presentation of a negative SARS-CoV-2 PCR test result not older than 48 hours or a negative SARS-CoV-2 antigen test result not older than 24 hours, issued by an accredited medical test entity, before departure.

-Valid travel documents.

-Yellow fever certificate for persons traveling from or transiting countries with risk of yellow fever transmission.

Important Information:

-A person is considered fully vaccinated 2 weeks after the last Covid-19 vaccination shot (for Johnson & Johnson/Jansen, only 1 shot is required).

-Fully vaccinated also includes persons who after being tested
positive for Covid-19, from 14 days to 6 months ago with a Covid-19 recovery certificate showing the relevant test results (SARS-CoV-2 RT- PCR and CT value).

-The vaccines accepted are:AstraZeneca (Vaxzevria), AZD1222 (SK Bioscience Co Ltd.), Covishield, Covaxine, Janssen, Moderna, Pfizer-BioNTech, Sinopharm and Sinovac.

-The following vaccines are also accepted: Soberana 1, 2, plus or Abdala or Spoetnik V under the condition that travelers also present a negative SARS-CoV-2 PCR test result not older than 48 hours issued by an accredited medical test entity before departure and a SARS-CoV-2 antigen test must be taken 3 days after arrival in Suriname. The test condition is regardless of the Incidence Rate of the departing country.

-Children under the age of 18 years are exempted from the vaccination requirement.

-Children under the age of 12 years are exempted from the requirement to present a negative SARS-CoV-2 PCR or a negative SARS-CoV-2 antigen test result.

-Vaccination against yellow fever is required if arriving within six days after leaving or transiting countries with risk of yellow fever transmission. The yellow fever certificate must be issued 10 days before arrival.

Tests: Negative PCR test results is required for some travelers.

Quarantine: Depends
Quarantine required for some travelers.

Information updated on 2023-03-10.

Lockdown: Partial
Recreational resorts, casinos, and other gambling facilities may operate subject to hygiene protocols.

Consumption of alcohol in public places is banned.

Nightclubs, dance halls, bars, and other similar establishments must remain closed.

Restaurants may only provide seated indoor dining for fully vaccinated customers or tested negative for COVID-19 within the last 24 hours.

Other businesses can open from 6 AM to 8 PM Monday-Sunday.

Gyms, yoga, and dance schools may reopen provided classes are help outdoors.

It is mandatory to wear face masks in public for everyone over 12 years of age.

Mask use
Masks are required in public spaces

Gatherings: Partially Allowed
Allowed under covid restrictions

Restaurants and bars: Open with restrictions

Shops: Open

Tourist attractions: Open