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Benin visa for citizens of Suriname

Citizens of Suriname need an e-visa to travel to Benin. It is issued online, with no embassy visit. Official processing time is up to 4 days. Visago fills in and submits the application for you; the all-in price starts at $77, government fee included.

For citizens of Suriname: the passport opens 35 countries visa-free; Paramaribo — Porto-Novo: ≈ 6,380 km, about 8.5 hours of flying.

Checked by visa analyst Albert Brown, 13 years of experience · September 26, 2026

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How much does a Benin visa cost for citizens of Suriname?

Tourist, 30 days, single entryGovernment fee: $57 · Valid for: 30 days$77
Tourist, 30 days, multiple entryGovernment fee: $85 · Valid for: 30 days$101
Tourist, 90 days, multiple entryGovernment fee: $114 · Valid for: 90 days$129
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Can I travel to Benin without a visa on a Suriname passport?

No: citizens of Suriname need a visa. But you can get it quickly and at a low price — online with us, from $77, with no embassy visit.

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Benin visa rules at a glance

  • With a Suriname passport you can visit 35 countries visa-free, 30 with a visa on arrival and 49 with an e-visa; 84 more require an embassy visa.
  • By the number of visa-free destinations, the Suriname passport ranks 132nd of 199.
  • Suriname passport: visa-free access to 35 countries; Benin passport: 34.
  • Citizens of Suriname and Benin can travel together visa-free to 13 countries, for example: Barbados, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Dominica, Haiti, Ecuador, Bahamas, Seychelles, Mauritius, Micronesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, and Hong Kong.
  • Citizens of Benin, in turn, need an e-visa to travel to Suriname. Suriname visa for citizens of Benin

Travelling to Benin: good to know

  • Paramaribo — Porto-Novo: about 6,380 km in a straight line; a direct flight takes roughly 8.5 hours.
  • Time difference with your country’s capital: +4 hours.
  • Local time: Paramaribo 12:00 — Porto-Novo 16:00.
  • Local currency: West African CFA Franc.
  • Languages: French.
  • Exchange rate: $1.00 ≈ F CFA 575.
  • Benin is the 51st closest of 197 destinations open to citizens of Suriname.
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Neighbouring countries and their visa rules for citizens of Suriname:

How citizens of neighbouring countries travel to Benin

Visa rules for Benin for citizens of countries bordering Suriname:

Official portal: evisa.bj

How to get a Benin visa

  1. 1Passport photo
  2. 2Face photo
  3. 3Payment
  4. 4Manager and visa

What documents do you need for a Benin visa?

Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight: Paramaribo — Porto-Novo?

About 8.5 hours on a direct flight: the capitals are roughly 6,380 km apart. With a connection it takes longer.

What is the time difference with Benin?

Time difference with your country’s capital: +4 hours.

Do citizens of Benin need a visa for Suriname?

Citizens of Benin, in turn, need an e-visa to travel to Suriname.

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Where you can travel with a passport of: Suriname

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