Official System: Suriname Digital Immigration and Customs Form (ICF)
2026 Quick Answer
All travelers (100% of passengers, with zero exemptions) entering OR departing Suriname by air, river ferry/boat, or sea/cruise — including Surinamese citizens and residents, foreign visitors, CARICOM nationals, PSA (Persons of Surinamese Origin) document holders, diplomats, transit passengers, and infants/children of any age holding their own passport. Travelers must submit the Suriname Digital Immigration and Customs Form (ICF) (Up to 7 days before arrival or departure). This digital declaration replaces: Paper Embarkation/Disembarkation (E/D) Card and Paper Customs Declaration Form.
Follow this exact countdown schedule before arriving in Suriname so your QR code is ready prior to airline check-in.
| Timing Before Arrival | Window Status | Required Traveler Action |
|---|---|---|
| Before 7-day official window | Too Early | Prepare your passport and itinerary, or pre-submit early with NomadicMart (from $29) so our queue files automatically as soon as the window opens. |
| Up to 7 days before arrival or departure | Window Open | Ideal submission window. Complete your Suriname Digital Immigration and Customs Form (ICF) with passport, transport, and accommodation details to receive your digital confirmation. |
| 24 hours to 3 hours before departure | Priority Window | Submit immediately before airline check-in closes and save a screenshot or PDF of your ICF confirmation offline. |
| At departure gate / Suriname arrival | Final Cutoff | Airlines and border control officers verify ICF completion prior to boarding or at the port of entry. |
Compliance tip: ICF Is Free vs. Separate VFS Global Entry Fee: Submitting the ICF at icf.sr is 100% free of charge. However, non-exempt foreign nationals must first pay the Suriname Entry Fee (USD 50 / EUR 50 + VFS service fee) or obtain an e-Visa via VFS Global (suriname.vfsevisa.com) BEFORE starting the Arrival ICF, because the VFS Web Reference Number ('SUR...') is required in Field #213.
Compliance tip: Mandatory for Both Arrival and Departure: Suriname operates distinct Arrival (Form 7157 / Diplomatic 7271) and Departure (Form 7161 / Diplomatic 7510) forms. The Departure ICF is significantly shorter and omits customs and accommodation sections.
Compliance tip: Mandatory Live Selfie Upload: Every traveler must capture or upload a clear selfie photo during ICF completion showing the full face and both ears visible, without sunglasses, hats, or filters.
Compliance tip: Submission Window: The Arrival or Departure ICF can be submitted from 7 days prior to travel up to the day of travel (Today through Today + 7 days).
Eligible Passports: Upon submission, travelers receive a confirmation PDF with a 16-character alphanumeric QR code and embedded selfie photo verified by Surinamese immigration and customs officers at the checkpoint.
How Airport Clearance Works: Upon submission, travelers receive a confirmation PDF with a 16-character alphanumeric QR code and embedded selfie photo verified by Surinamese immigration and customs officers at the checkpoint.
| Code | Port of Entry | Mode | 2026 Operational Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| PBM | Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport — Paramaribo / Zanderij (PBM) | Air | Main international airport; full ICF QR & selfie verification for arrivals and departures |
| ORG | Zorg en Hoop Airport — Paramaribo (ORG) | Air | Regional & charter flights (Gum Air / Blue Wing Airlines to Georgetown, Guyana); full ICF support |
| EAG | Eduard Alexander Gummels Airport — Paramaribo (EAG) | Air | Regional & helicopter/charter airport; selectable in ICF Port of Entry/Departure dropdown |
| SR-4 | Albina Border Checkpoint — Marowijne River (Border with French Guiana) | Land | Supports river ferry/boat crossings (La Gabrielle, Le Malani, Small Boat) and vehicle crossings |
| ICK | Nickerie / South Drain Checkpoint — Corantijn River (ICK - Border with Guyana) | Land | Supports M.V. Canawaima ferry and small boat river crossings with Guyana |
| SR-6 | Jules Sedney Haven (Nieuwe Haven) — Paramaribo Seaport & Cruise Terminal | Sea | Main commercial seaport and international cruise terminal in Paramaribo |
| SR-7 | Kuldipsingh Haven — Paramaribo | Sea | Supported in the ICF Cruise Ship Arrival port selector |
Choose Arrival or Departure, select your Entry Type (e.g., Citizen/Resident, CARICOM, Entry Fee Paid, Visa, or PSA), and enter your VFS Web Reference Number if applicable.
Take or upload a clear selfie with both ears visible, select your travel date (up to 7 days ahead) and port of entry/exit, and select your flight or ferry/vessel details.
Fill in your passport details, home address, emergency contact, Surinamese accommodation, luggage count, and customs declarations.
Sign on the digital canvas to immediately generate your official Suriname ICF PDF and 16-character QR code for airline boarding and border inspection.
Regional & Border Corridor Advisory (Americas & Caribbean):
ICF Is Free vs. Separate VFS Global Entry Fee: Submitting the ICF at icf.sr is 100% free of charge. However, non-exempt foreign nationals must first pay the Suriname Entry Fee (USD 50 / EUR 50 + VFS service fee) or obtain an e-Visa via VFS Global (suriname.vfsevisa.com) BEFORE starting the Arrival ICF, because the VFS Web Reference Number ('SUR...') is required in Field #213. Mandatory for Both Arrival and Departure: Suriname operates distinct Arrival (Form 7157 / Diplomatic 7271) and Departure (Form 7161 / Diplomatic 7510) forms. The Departure ICF is significantly shorter and omits customs and accommodation sections. Mandatory Live Selfie Upload: Every traveler must capture or upload a clear selfie photo during ICF completion showing the full face and both ears visible, without sunglasses, hats, or filters. Submission Window: The Arrival or Departure ICF can be submitted from 7 days prior to travel up to the day of travel (Today through Today + 7 days). Individual Form per Passport: Every traveler—including babies and minors holding their own passport—must complete a separate ICF and obtain an individual 16-character alphanumeric QR code. Strict Ban on Cash >= USD 10,000: Under Foreign Exchange Regulation Decision No. 225 (17 March 2020), physically importing or exporting cash in local or foreign currency equal to or exceeding USD 10,000 (or equivalent) by natural persons is strictly prohibited in Suriname. Yellow Fever Certificate Check: Travelers arriving from or transiting through designated Yellow Fever risk countries (e.g., Brazil, French Guiana, Guyana, Colombia, Venezuela, Trinidad & Tobago) are prompted to confirm holding a Yellow Fever vaccination certificate.
The ICF (Immigration and Customs Form) at icf.sr is 100% free and mandatory for all travelers. However, non-exempt foreign tourists must first pay the separate Suriname Entry Fee (USD 50 / EUR 50 + service fee) through VFS Global before completing the Arrival ICF, because the VFS Web Reference Number is required on the ICF.
Surinamese citizens and residents, CARICOM citizens, holders of a valid PSA (Person of Surinamese Origin) card/document, holders of a valid Suriname e-Visa, Vatican City passport holders, and accredited diplomats only need to complete the free ICF.
Yes. Every passenger departing Suriname must complete the Departure ICF within 7 days before departure. The departure form is much shorter and does not ask accommodation or customs questions.
You must take or upload a clear, current front-facing photo against a plain background with both ears clearly visible, neutral expression, and no hats, sunglasses, or digital filters.
No. Under Suriname's Foreign Exchange Regulation Decision No. 225, physically carrying cash equal to or exceeding USD 10,000 (or equivalent in foreign/local currency) into or out of Suriname by natural persons is strictly prohibited.