Suriname Reinstates Visa Requirement for Mexico and Bolivia
Updated: 4 hours ago
PARAMARIBO, October 4, 2026 — Suriname has reinstated a temporary visa requirement for nationals of Mexico and Bolivia effective October 1, 2026, citing recent migration developments from both countries.
The measure was announced by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Business and International Cooperation (BIS) and applies only to holders of national passports. Holders of valid diplomatic or service passports remain exempt from the requirement .
Key Details
Who Is Affected:
Mexican and Bolivian nationals traveling with a national passport must obtain a visa before traveling to Suriname
Who Is Exempt:
Holders of valid diplomatic passports
Holders of valid service passports
Application Process:
Travelers must apply for and obtain their visa prior to departure
Applications can be submitted through Suriname's diplomatic and consular representations, or directly via the VFS Global Suriname e-visa portal
A Temporary Measure Under Review
The ministry emphasizes that this is a temporary measure. Authorities will closely monitor developments in collaboration with relevant agencies and periodically evaluate the visa requirement .
No specific end date has been announced. The ministry states that once conditions permit, the entry policy will be reviewed again .
Travel Advisory for Stakeholders
Travelers, airlines, travel agencies, and other stakeholders are urgently requested to take the changed entry conditions into account when booking, planning, and executing travel to Suriname .
The ministry has not provided further details on the specific migration developments that prompted this decision, referring only to "recent developments in the field of migration" from Mexico and Bolivia .
Quick Reference Summary
Aspect | Details |
Effective Date | October 1, 2026 |
Affected Nationals | Mexico, Bolivia |
Passport Type | National passports only |
Exemptions | Diplomatic and service passports |
Visa Required | Before travel |
Application Portal | VFS Global Suriname e-visa portal |
Duration | Temporary; periodically evaluated |
End Date | Not specified |
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Official Resources
For detailed information on the visa application procedure, travelers can consult Suriname's diplomatic and consular representations or the official communication channels of the Ministry. Applications can also be submitted directly via the VFS Global Suriname e-visa portal at suriname.vfsevisa.com .
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