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Visa requirements · updated Jul 2026

Do Suriname citizens need a visa for Japan?

Visa-free · 90 days

Citizens of Suriname can visit Japan visa-free for up to 90 days. Just a valid passport at the border.

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Suriname vs Japan: passport comparison

Suriname

37

visa-free countries

Global rank: #118 · mobility 94.1

Japan

116

visa-free countries

Global rank: #24 · mobility 168.8
33

countries both Suriname and Japan can enter visa-free together

Suriname + Japan: passport compatibility

48%

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

Where Suriname and Japan travel together — by entry type:

33 both visa-free
26 both visa on arrival
21 both e-visa / eTA
14 both need a visa
103 access differs

Where Suriname and Japan 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.

Both visa-free (33)

Sort by max stay or the destination's passport strength (tap a header), and filter by region.

Country Max stay Passport rank
Angola 30 days #168
Antigua and Barbuda 180 days #61
Argentina 90 days #44
Bahamas 90 days #53
Barbados 90 days #48
Belize 90 days #99
Brazil 90 days #43
China 30 days #112
Colombia 90 days #74
Costa Rica 30 days #62
Dominica 180 days #70
Dominican Republic 90 days #124
Ecuador 90 days #104
Grenada 90 days #65
Guyana 90 days #106
Haiti 90 days #175
Hong Kong 14 days #46
Israel 90 days #51
Jamaica 30 days #100
Kiribati 90 days #84
Malaysia 30 days #41
Mauritius 90 days #66
Micronesia 30 days #89
Palestine 90 days #193
Peru 180 days #57
Philippines 30 days #128
Saint Kitts and Nevis 90 days #54
Saint Lucia 42 days #69
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 90 days #56
Serbia 30 days #72
Seychelles 90 days #58
Singapore 30 days #12
Trinidad and Tobago 90 days #63

Only Suriname is visa-free (3)

Japan: good to know

Tokyo

Capital

Japanese Yen (JPY)

Currency

Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)

Time zone

+81

Calling code

A, B

Power plug

100V / 50–60Hz

Voltage

Left-hand

Driving side

Where else Suriname goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Japan

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 90 days

No visa needed for the stay

Frequently asked

Do Suriname citizens need a visa for Japan?
Citizens of Suriname can visit Japan visa-free for up to 90 days. Just a valid passport at the border.
How long can Suriname citizens stay in Japan without a visa?
Suriname passport holders are allowed to stay up to 90 days per visit.
Which passport is stronger — Suriname or Japan?
The Japan passport is stronger: 116 visa-free countries versus 37. Global rank: Suriname #118, Japan #24.
Where can Suriname and Japan citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 33 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Japan?
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 Suriname and Japan?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Jul 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Suriname passport ranking

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