Vietnam Visa Requirements for Surinamese citizens

Visa requirement for Surinamese citizens summary:

Available Visas	Visa Requirements	Visa Information	Get This Visa
Business	Visa required	For business travelers holding Surinamese passports who visit Vietnam for signing contacts, attending conferences or other business activities.	Get it as soon as Sept. 10, 2026, 1:28 a.m.
Tourist	Visa required	For Surinamese passport holders who visit Vietnam for tourism purposes.	Get it as soon as 01:28 - Thursday - 10 September, 2026
Work	Visa required	For Surinamese nationals who intend to work in Vietnam.
Student	Visa required	For students from Suriname who plan to study in Vietnam.

How to apply

Surinamese passport holders or foreign passports living in Suriname can choose between 03 available methods below to apply for a visa to Vietnam.

E-visa application

To apply for an e-visa online from Suriname, please follow these steps:

1. Access our online e-visa application form.
2. Upload .jpg images of your Surinamese passport data page and a 4x6cm photo.
3. Make the payment for the e-Visa fee (47 USD ~ 1767 SRD)
4. Wait 5-7 working days. The earliest possible would be , local Paramaribo time on .
5. Receive evisa by email or download it on our status page.

Apply at the embassy

To apply for a visa at the embassy/consulate of Vietnam in Suriname, the following documents are required:

• Valid passport for at least 06 months prior to your planned entry date (Travel documents or temporary passports may not be accepted)
• Application form (Click here to download)
• 02 recently taken passport sized photos (4*6cm)
• Visa application fees

Apply for visa on arrival

Visa on arrival is an alternative way to obtain a visa for Vietnam for applicants who plan to arrive Vietnam by air from Suriname. The process involves 4 simple steps:

1. Submit an online form for the approval letter.
2. Receive the approval letter by Email in 2 working days.
3. Prepare photos, entry/exit form, stamping fee and the approval letter
4. Arrive at Vietnam airport, present all documents above to get the visa stamped on passport.

Tips: None

Visa on arrival price (Price quoted in )

*Above price does NOT include stamping fee at Vietnam airport which is 25 USD for single entry (1 month/3 month) and 50 USD multiple entry (1 month/3 month). The price is quoted in SRD, click here to see our latest price in USD.

Eligible ports of entry

Travelers from Suriname can use the e-visa to enter at one of the following ports of entry/exit in Vietnam:

Ports of entry/exit	Types	Distance and travel time (from Suriname)
Noi Bai Int Airport (HAN) - Hanoi	International Airports	16357.1 km / 10163.8 miles (27 hours, 15 minutes)
Cat Bi Int Airport (HPH) - Hai Phong	International Airports	16449.1 km / 10221.0 miles (27 hours, 24 minutes)
Cam Ranh Int Airport (CXR) - Nha Trang	International Airports	17381.9 km / 10800.6 miles (28 hours, 58 minutes)
Can Tho International Airport (VCA)	International Airports	17252.9 km / 10720.5 miles (28 hours, 45 minutes)
Da Nang International Airport (DAD)	International Airports	16966.1 km / 10542.3 miles (28 hours, 16 minutes)
Phu Bai Int Airport (HUI)	International Airports	16903.7 km / 10503.5 miles (28 hours, 10 minutes)
Phu Quoc International Airport (PQC)	International Airports	17099.4 km / 10625.1 miles (28 hours, 29 minutes)
Tan Son Nhat Int Airport (SGN) - Ho Chi Minh City	International Airports	17278.4 km / 10736.3 miles (28 hours, 47 minutes)
Bo Y Landport	Landports	17038.9 km / 10587.5 miles (28 hours, 23 minutes)
Cha Lo Landport	Landports	16662.8 km / 10353.8 miles (27 hours, 46 minutes)
Cau Treo Landport	Landports	16561.3 km / 10290.7 miles (27 hours, 36 minutes)
Huu Nghi Landport	Landports	16343.4 km / 10155.3 miles (27 hours, 14 minutes)
Ha Tien Landport	Landports	17121.5 km / 10638.8 miles (28 hours, 32 minutes)
Lao Bao Landport	Landports	16809.1 km / 10444.7 miles (28 hours, 0 minutes)
Lao Cai Landport	Landports	16128.2 km / 10021.6 miles (26 hours, 52 minutes)
La Lay Landport	Landports	16861.5 km / 10477.3 miles (28 hours, 6 minutes)
Moc Bai Landport	Landports	17219.9 km / 10699.9 miles (28 hours, 41 minutes)
Mong Cai Landport	Landports	16456.3 km / 10225.5 miles (27 hours, 25 minutes)
Nam Can Landport	Landports	16396.6 km / 10188.4 miles (27 hours, 19 minutes)
Na Meo Landport	Landports	16362.3 km / 10167.1 miles (27 hours, 16 minutes)
Song Tien Landport	Landports	17149.3 km / 10656.1 miles (28 hours, 34 minutes)
Tinh Bien Landport	Landports	17150.2 km / 10656.7 miles (28 hours, 35 minutes)
Tay Trang Landport	Landports	16169.6 km / 10047.3 miles (26 hours, 56 minutes)
Xa Mat Landport	Landports	17160.4 km / 10663.0 miles (28 hours, 36 minutes)
Chan May Seaport	Seaports	16930.5 km / 10520.1 miles (28 hours, 13 minutes)
Da Nang Seaport	Seaports	16966.1 km / 10542.2 miles (28 hours, 16 minutes)
Duong Dong Seaport	Seaports	17092.2 km / 10620.6 miles (28 hours, 29 minutes)
Hon Gai Seaport	Seaports	16457.6 km / 10226.3 miles (27 hours, 25 minutes)
Hai Phong Seaport	Seaports	16443.1 km / 10217.2 miles (27 hours, 24 minutes)
Nha Trang Seaport	Seaports	17365.6 km / 10790.5 miles (28 hours, 56 minutes)
Quy Nhon Seaport	Seaports	17233.9 km / 10708.6 miles (28 hours, 43 minutes)
Ho Chi Minh City Seaport	Seaports	17293.3 km / 10745.6 miles (28 hours, 49 minutes)
Vung Tau Seaport	Seaports	17349.4 km / 10780.4 miles (28 hours, 54 minutes)

Travel information and facts

	Suriname	Vietnam	Differences
Local time	23:58 (09 September, 2026)	09:58 (10 September, 2026)	Suriname is 10.0 hours behind Vietnam.
Population	590,551	97,996,241	97,405,690 fewer than Vietnam.
Current weather	light rain 32°C (Paramaribo)	moderate rain 29°C (Hanoi)	3°C higher than Vietnam
Distance	Paramaribo	Hanoi (16357.0 km / 10164.0 miles) Ho Chi Minh city (17278.0 km / 10736.0 miles)	Average distance is 16861 km or 10477 miles.
Today’s holiday	There are no holidays today in Suriname Upcoming holiday is Day of the Maroons which will occur in 4 weeks, 1 day.	The next public holiday in Vietnam is Sept. 23, 2026 which will start in 1 week, 5 days (Paramaribo local time)