Suriname will temporarily reintroduce visa requirements for nationals of Mexico and Bolivia travelling with a national passport, effective October 1, 2026. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Trade and Cooperation, the measure is linked to recent migration developments from both countries.
The ministry announced the change on Tuesday, September 29. Travellers of Mexican or Bolivian nationality who fall under the measure must apply for and obtain a visa before departing for Suriname.
Holders of a valid diplomatic passport or service passport are exempt. The reintroduced visa requirement applies exclusively to national passports.
The announcement does not further explain which migration developments prompted the decision. The ministry also does not state an end date for the temporary measure.
The ministry, together with the relevant authorities, will monitor developments and periodically evaluate the visa requirement. Once circumstances permit, the entry policy will be revised.
Travellers, airlines and travel agencies are urged to take the amended requirements into account when booking, planning and carrying out travel to Suriname.
Information on the application procedure is available from Suriname’s diplomatic and consular representations, through the ministry’s official communication channels and on the VFS Global Suriname e-visa portal.
