🇨🇾 Cyprus visa requirements for Surinamese citizens
Yes — Surinamese citizens need a visa to enter Cyprus, normally arranged through an embassy or consulate before traveling.
Entry rules for Suriname passport holders
Surinamese citizens must obtain a visa before traveling to Cyprus. Applications generally go through a Cyprus embassy or consulate and require a completed form, passport photos, proof of accommodation and onward travel, and sometimes travel insurance. Start the process several weeks before your planned trip, as processing times vary.
Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official Cyprus immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.
How this compares
The Surinamese passport ranks #118 worldwide, opening 73 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (37 visa-free, 33 with a visa on arrival and 3 with an eTA). Cyprus is not among them — it is one of the 85 destinations that still require an embassy visa or an application before departure.
The arrangement is reciprocal: Cypriot citizens traveling to Suriname face the same requirement (visa required).
Southern Europe is closed to spontaneous travel for Surinamese passport holders: none of its 9 destinations can be entered without an application first.
About Cyprus
- Capital
- Nicosia
- Region
- Southern Europe
- Currency
- euro (€)
- Languages
- Greek, Turkish
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Frequently asked questions
Do Surinamese citizens need a visa for Cyprus?
Yes — Surinamese citizens need a visa to enter Cyprus, normally arranged through an embassy or consulate before traveling.
What currency is used in Cyprus?
The currency in Cyprus is the euro (€). The capital city is Nicosia.
Is this information up to date?
Current status: Visa required for Surinamese citizens traveling to Cyprus. This page is built from the open Passport Index dataset, which was last updated on 2025-01-12. Visa rules can change between dataset updates, so always confirm with the Cyprus embassy or immigration authority before booking.
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Source data last updated 2025-01-12.