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Visa requirements · updated Aug 2026

Do Saint Lucia citizens need a visa for Suriname?

Visa-free · 180 days

Citizens of Saint Lucia can visit Suriname visa-free for up to 180 days. Just a valid passport at the border.

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Saint Lucia → Suriname
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Saint Lucia vs Suriname: passport comparison

Saint Lucia

93

visa-free countries

Global rank: #69 · mobility 143.8

Suriname

37

visa-free countries

Global rank: #118 · mobility 94.1
31

countries both Saint Lucia and Suriname can enter visa-free together

Saint Lucia + Suriname: passport compatibility

62%

of the world — where both passports have the same visa access

Where Saint Lucia and Suriname travel together — by entry type:

31 both visa-free
24 both visa on arrival
34 both e-visa / eTA
34 both need a visa
74 access differs

Where Saint Lucia and Suriname can travel visa-free together

Travelling as a pair with two different passports? Here is the full list of countries where BOTH of you can enter without a prior visa — plus where your access differs.

Only Suriname is visa-free (5)

How the entry rule changed: Saint Lucia → Suriname

We keep our own archive of visa-rule snapshots and diff them against each other. Here is what changed over the observed period.

The Saint Lucia → Suriname rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

153passports gained easier entry to Suriname
9passports saw Suriname tighten its rules
1rule changes for the Saint Lucia passport, 0 of them easing
July 2024 — June 2026our archive observation window

Comparison is built from our own dataset snapshots; the date marks when we recorded the change, not the official decision date. See all changes →

Where else Saint Lucia goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Suriname

The usual basics for the trip. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy or consulate.

Valid passport

Valid at least 6 more months

Return / onward ticket

Proof you will leave the country

Proof of funds

Enough money for your stay

Accommodation

Hotel booking or an invitation

Travel insurance

Recommended, sometimes required

Up to 180 days

No visa needed for the stay

Frequently asked

Do Saint Lucia citizens need a visa for Suriname?
Citizens of Saint Lucia can visit Suriname visa-free for up to 180 days. Just a valid passport at the border.
How long can Saint Lucia citizens stay in Suriname without a visa?
Saint Lucia passport holders are allowed to stay up to 180 days per visit.
Which passport is stronger — Saint Lucia or Suriname?
The Saint Lucia passport is stronger: 93 visa-free countries versus 37. Global rank: Saint Lucia #69, Suriname #118.
Where can Saint Lucia and Suriname citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 31 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Suriname?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Saint Lucia and Suriname?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Saint Lucia passport ranking

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