Location: Suriname and French Guiana It’s Time to Vote! Haven’t received your official ballot yet? Use the Federal Write-in Absentee Ballot (FWAB) as a Backup. Here are a few tips on using the backup ballot: Check your state’s guidelines for sending your FWAB. You may be able to mail, fax, or email your backup ballot. If your state …

Location: Suriname Event: Paramaribo Road Closures between October 10-24, 2022. The Suriname Police Force (KPS) has reported planned road closures that will have a significant impact on traffic from October 10th to 24th on Flustraat and Kernkampweg in the vicinity of the Academic Hospital, the Radio Therapeutic Center, and the Benjamin pumping station. Traffic congestion in the …

Location: Suriname and French Guiana Virtual Voting Assistance The Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP) will be hosting Virtual Voting Assistance Hours every week until Nov 4, 2022. Our Voting Assistance Ambassadors will be hosting the Zoom meetings. These Voting Assistance Hours will provide the opportunity for voters to have one-on-one virtual discussions with voters in the …

Location: Suriname and French Guiana Absentee Voting Week is October 1-8, 2022. It’s Time to Vote! Here are 5 Tips to Get Your Ballot Back On Time Here are 5 tips to make sure your ballot makes it back to your local election office on time. Send by the recommended vote-by date. For U.S. citizens living …

Location: Suriname and French Guiana  Absentee Voting Week is October 1-8, 2022. Be an Active Voter by taking the necessary steps to vote in the 2022 U.S. elections and participating in Absentee Voting Week! In some states voter registration and ballot request deadlines for the November 2022 are as early as October 5th.  Whether you are …

Location: Suriname and French Guiana Event: U.S. Social Security – Federal Benefits Services Visit, Monday, September 12, 2022 U.S. Social Security Administration – Regional Federal Benefits Unit Visit to Paramaribo Suriname, September 12, 2022 The U.S. Embassy Paramaribo and the U.S. Consulate General are pleased to announce that representatives from the Regional Federal Benefits Unit will visit …

Location: Suriname and French Guiana Event: Voting in 2022 In order to vote in the November 2022 elections, all overseas U.S. citizens need to have completed a Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) in 2022. Whether you are a first-time voter or have already received ballots and voted absentee in past elections, you must complete an FPCA each year to participate …

Location: Suriname, French Guiana, countrywide Event:  The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 2 Travel Health Notice for  Monkeypox in Multiple Countries .  The World Health Organization has determined the multi-country outbreak of monkeypox is a Public Health Emergency of International Concern ( click here to view the WHO’s determination). Actions to Take:​ Travelers should AVOID : Close contact with sick …

Worldwide Caution On July 31, 2022, the United States conducted a precision counterterrorism strike in Afghanistan that killed Ayman al-Zawahiri, Osama bin Laden’s deputy and successor as leader of al-Qa’ida.  Al- Zawahiri was one of the masterminds of the attacks against the United States on September 11, 2001, and had continued to urge his followers …

Location: Suriname and French Guiana Event: End of Use of Certain Expired U.S. Passports for the Direct Return of U.S. Citizens to the United States. You will not be permitted to use your expired U.S. passport to return to the United States after June 30, 2022.  If your passport has expired, please contact your nearest U.S. Embassy …

Location: Countrywide Event:  As of June 12, 2022, the CDC order requiring all persons to show a negative COVID-19 test result or documentation of recovery from COVID-19 before boarding a flight to the United States, is rescinded.  Starting at 12:01 a.m. on June 12, 2022, the CDC will no longer require air travelers to show …

Location: Countrywide Event:  As of June 12, 2022, the CDC order requiring all persons to show a negative COVID-19 test result or documentation of recovery from COVID-19 before boarding a flight to the United States, is rescinded.  Starting at 12:01 a.m. on June 12, 2022, the CDC will no longer require air travelers to show …

Location: Suriname and French Guiana Event: Limited Availability of Consular Services June 27 through July 29, 2022. Please note that due to staffing changes during the aforementioned period, American Citizen Services (ACS) and Nonimmigrant visa (NIV) application interviews may be delayed or unavailable. We encourage all routine American Citizen Services applications (first time passports or renewals, Consular …

Location: French Guiana: The Department of State renewed its Travel Advisory for French Guiana on June 9, 2022. The Department continues to advise travelers to exercise normal precautions in Suriname. French Guiana – Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions Exercise normal precautions in French Guiana. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to French Guiana. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has …

Location: Suriname, countrywide: The Department of State renewed its Travel Advisory for Suriname on June 9, 2022. The Department continues to advise travelers to exercise normal precautions in Suriname. Suriname – Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions Exercise normal precautions in Suriname. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Suriname. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has determined Suriname has …

Location: Suriname and French Guyana Due to Surinamese bank restrictions, the U.S. Embassy in Paramaribo is unable to accept U.S. dollar banknotes printed prior to 2009. Additionally, we are unable to accept worn, torn, or defaced U.S. dollar bank notes of any year. If you intend to pay with U.S. dollars, please ensure the banknotes …

Location: Suriname, French Guiana, countrywide: Event: On December 6, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will implement a one-day COVID-19 testing requirement for travelers over age two coming to the United States. Regardless of vaccination status or nationality, any individual coming to the United States must show a negative pre-departure COVID-19 viral test …

Location: Suriname and French Guyana Event: Enroll in or update your information in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) The U.S. Embassy in Paramaribo is conducting an annual verification of STEP enrollments. Please log in to your STEP account to verify that your profile, phone numbers, email address, travel dates, and location in Suriname are …

Location: Worldwide: Event: On October 25, President Biden announced the United States will adopt a global air travel policy.  This policy prioritizes public health, protecting U.S. citizens and residents as well as those who come to visit us.  Effective November 8 all non-citizen, nonimmigrant (not a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, or traveling to …

Location: Suriname and French Guyana Due to Surinamese bank restrictions, the U.S. Embassy in Paramaribo is unable to accept U.S. dollar banknotes printed prior to 2009. Additionally, we are unable to accept worn, torn, or defaced U.S. dollar bank notes of any year. If you intend to pay with U.S. dollars, please ensure the banknotes …

Location:  Suriname Event: The Government of Suriname has announced that a lockdown will be in place in Suriname from Saturday, May 8 at 5pm until Monday, May 10 at 5am. Prior to the lockdown, nightly curfews continue to be in effect from 8pm to 5am. During the curfew and lockdown periods, all individuals are instructed to remain in …

Location:  Suriname Event: The Government of Suriname has announced that a curfew is in place nightly nationwide from Monday to Thursday from 8 pm to 5 am. A full lockdown will be in place in Suriname from Friday, April 16 at 6 pm until Monday, April 19 at 5 am, and again from Friday, April 23 …

Location:  Suriname Event: The Government of Suriname has announced that a curfew is in place nightly nationwide from Monday to Friday from 8 pm to 5 am. A full lockdown will be in place in Suriname from Friday, April 16 at 8 pm until Monday, April 19 at 5 am. During the curfew and lockdown periods, …

Last updated:  11/08/2022 The CDC’s Order requiring proof of vaccination for non-U.S. citizen nonimmigrants to travel to the United States is still in effect. For more information see Requirement for Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination for Air Passengers. Check the CDC website for additional information and  Frequently Asked Questions . Country-Specific Information: French Guiana has confirmed cases of COVID 19 within its borders. Please consult the  prefecture  for an …

Location:  Suriname Event: The Government of Suriname has announced that an extended total lockdown will be in place nationwide from Friday, January 29 at 7pm until Monday, February 1 at 5am, and again from Friday, February 5 at 7pm until Monday, February 8 at 5am. During these weekend lockdowns, only specific groups of people with permission …

Location: Worldwide – The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director has signed an order requiring all airline passengers traveling to the United States, including U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs), to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 viral test or recovery from COVID-19.      Event:  Effective January 26, all airline passengers to the United States ages two years and older must provide either a negative COVID-19 viral test taken within three calendar days of travel or provide a positive …

Location:  Suriname Event: The Government of Suriname has announced a closure of its air, land, and water borders except for exceptional or urgent reasons as a countermeasure to the spread of COVID-19 beginning December 22, 2020. A curfew is in place nightly from 7pm to 5am. It is mandatory to wear face masks in public. Gatherings …

Location:  Suriname Event: The Government of Suriname has instituted a nightly nationwide curfew between the hours of 10pm to 5am. The curfew will remain in place until November 8, 2020 or until further announcement by the Government of Suriname. Violators of the lockdown or curfew measures may be fined. It is mandatory to wear face masks …

As of October 20, 2020, the U.S. Embassy in Paramaribo is resuming all routine services to U.S. citizens, including U.S. passport applications, notarial services, and requests for Consular reports of birth abroad.  To request an appointment, please contact caparamar@state.gov.  Appointment times may be limited. Assistance: U.S. Embassy Paramaribo, Suriname Kristalstraat 165, Paramaribo, Suriname +597 556 …

If you plan to vote in the November 2020 election it is important to ACT NOW!  Don’t wait, return your voted ballot right away! Remember U.S. embassies and consulates are not polling places; same-day in-person voting is not available outside the United States – but you can get assistance in requesting and returning your absentee ballot.  Many states require …

Location:  Suriname Event: The Government of Suriname has announced a “total lockdown” as a countermeasure to the spread of COVID-19 from Friday, September 4 at 8pm to Monday, September 7 at 5am. People are instructed to stay home during this time. The weekend “total lockdown” will also be in place from Friday, September 11 at 8pm …

Location:  Suriname Event: Surinam Airways (SLM) has announced that it intends to operate a charter flight on September 2, 2020 from Paramaribo to Miami. Tickets may be purchased from Surinam Airways accredited travel agents or the Surinam Airways Ticketing Office. They may be reached in Suriname at +597 432700 or callcenter@flyslm.com , or in the United States …

Location:  Suriname Event: The Government of Suriname has announced a “total lockdown” as a countermeasure to the spread of COVID-19 from Friday, August 28 at 8pm to Sunday, August 30 at 5am. People are instructed to stay home during this time. The Government of Suriname has also instituted a daily nationwide curfew between the hours of …

Location:  Suriname Event: The Government of Suriname has announced a “total lockdown” as a countermeasure to the spread of COVID-19 from Friday, August 21 at 8pm to Sunday, August 23 at 5am. People are instructed to stay home during this time. The Government of Suriname has also instituted a nationwide curfew between the hours of 8pm …

Reconsider travel to Suriname due to COVID-19. Read the Department of State’s  COVID-19 page  before you plan any international travel. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 3 Travel Health Notice for Suriname due to COVID-19. Suriname has lifted stay at home orders, and resumed some transportation options and business operations. Visit the …

Location:  Suriname Event: The Government of Suriname has instituted a nationwide curfew between the hours of 20:00-05:00 as a countermeasure to the spread of COVID-19. The curfew will remain in place up to and including August 23, 2020. It is mandatory to wear face masks in public. Public gatherings are limited to five people, with exceptions …

Do not travel to French Guiana due to COVID-19. Read the Department of State’s COVID-19 page before you plan any international travel. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 3 Travel Health Notice for French Guiana due to COVID-19. Travelers to French Guiana may experience border closures, airport closures, travel prohibitions, stay …

Location:  Suriname Event: Surinam Airways (SLM) has announced that it intends to operate a charter flight from Paramaribo to Miami. To have an overview of demand for this route, SLM requests that passengers register via one of the Surinam Airways accredited travel agents or the Surinam Airways Ticketing Office. They may be reached in Suriname at …

Location:  Suriname Event: The Government of Suriname has instituted a nationwide curfew between the hours of 21:00-05:00 as a countermeasure to the spread of COVID-19. The curfew will remain in place up to and including August 10, 2020. It is mandatory to wear face masks in public, maintain 1.5 meters of social distance, and regularly disinfect …

Location:  Suriname Event: The Government of Suriname has instituted a nationwide curfew between the hours of 22:00-05:00 as a countermeasure to the spread of COVID-19. The curfew may remain in place until further announcement by the Surinamese government. People are advised to wear face masks in public. Public gatherings are limited to five people. KLM has …

Celebrate democracy this 4th of July by taking the necessary steps to vote in the 2020 U.S. elections! In order to vote in the November 2020 elections, all overseas U.S. citizens need to have completed a  Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) in 2020 . Whether you are a first-time voter or have already received ballots and voted absentee in past elections, you …

Location:  Suriname Event: The Government of Suriname has instituted a nationwide curfew between the hours of 20:00-05:00 as a countermeasure to the spread of COVID-19. The curfew may remain in place until further announcement by the Surinamese government. People are advised to wear face masks in public. Public gatherings are limited to five people. KLM has …

Location:  Suriname Event: The Government of Suriname has announced a total lockdown beginning Monday, June 8 which will last for two weeks. Everyone except for designated essential services workers is instructed to stay home during this period. Visits to medical providers, the police, pharmacies, and the morgue are allowed. On Wednesdays and Sundays only people with …

Location:  Suriname Event: The Government of Suriname has announced that it is instituting a “total” lockdown that will last from 1800 on Thursday, June 4, until 0600 hours on Friday, June 12. This means that all residents of the country should stay at home except for short trips for essential needs. Grocery stores, small vegetable stands, …

Location:  Suriname Event: The Government of Suriname has instituted a nationwide curfew between the hours of 18:00-06:00 as a countermeasure to the spread of COVID-19. The curfew may remain in place until further announcement by the Surinamese government. The Government of Suriname has suspended road and air travel into and out of the eastern part of …

Location:  Suriname Event: The Government of Suriname has instituted a nationwide curfew between the hours of 20:00-05:00 as a countermeasure to the spread of COVID-19. The curfew may remain in place until further announcement by the Surinamese government. The Government of Suriname has blocked road and air travel into and out of the eastern part of …

Location:  Suriname Event: KLM has announced that it will operate a flight from Paramaribo to Amsterdam on June 6, 2020. U.S. citizens are permitted to transit Schiphol airport, remain airside, and continue onward to the United States. However, passengers will not be permitted to exit the transit area, therefore, they should have a confirmed onward flight …

Event: Suriname’s national curfew will be temporarily suspended from midnight on Sunday, May 24 until Tuesday, May 26 at 23:00 hours.  Daily curfew hours of 23:00-5:00 will resume on Tuesday, May 26 and may remain in place until futher announcement by the Surinamese government. Actions to Take: Report symptoms right away if you believe you …

Location:  Suriname Event: KLM has announced that it will operate a flight from Paramaribo to Amsterdam on May 18, 2020. U.S. citizens are permitted to transit Schiphol airport, remain airside, and continue onward to the United States. However, passengers will not be permitted to exit the transit area, therefore, they should have a confirmed onward flight …

Location:  Suriname Event: KLM has announced that it will operate a flight from Paramaribo to Amsterdam on May 18, 2020. U.S. citizens are permitted to transit Schiphol airport, remain airside, and continue onward to the United States. However, passengers will not be permitted to exit the transit area, therefore, they should have a confirmed onward flight …

Location:  Suriname Event: A Surinam Airways flight is scheduled to fly from Paramaribo to Amsterdam on May 9, 2020. This flight may provide an opportunity for repatriation to the United States assuming passengers have proof of an onward ticket to the U.S. If the flight is booked, there may be waitlist opportunities. Passengers on this flight …

Location:  Suriname Event: The Government of Suriname has instituted a nationwide curfew between the hours of 20:00-06:00 as a countermeasure to the spread of COVID-19. The curfew will last two weeks and expires on May 10th. Actions to Take: Report symptoms right away if you believe you may have COVID-19 or were exposed to someone who …

Location:  Suriname Event: A Surinam Airways flight is scheduled to fly to Amsterdam on April 21. This flight may provide an opportunity for repatriation to the United States assuming passengers have proof of an onward ticket to the U.S. If the flight is booked, there may be waitlist opportunities. Passengers on this flight transiting to the …

Location:  Suriname Event: A Surinam Airways flight is scheduled to fly to Amsterdam on April 21. This flight may provide an opportunity for repatriation to the United States assuming passengers have proof of an onward ticket to the U.S. If the flight is booked, there may be waitlist opportunities. Passengers on this flight transiting to the …

Location:  Suriname Event: The Government of Suriname has instituted a nationwide curfew between the hours of 20:00-06:00 as a countermeasure to the spread of COVID-19. The curfew will last two weeks and expires on April 26th. Actions to Take: Report symptoms right away if you believe you may have COVID-19 or were exposed to someone who …

Location:  Suriname Event:  Please be advised that on Sunday, March 29th, the Government of Suriname instituted a nationwide curfew between the hours of 20:00-06:00 as a counter measure to the spread of COVID-19. The curfew will last two weeks and expires on April 12th. Actions to Take: Report symptoms right away if you believe you may …

Location:  Suriname Event:  Please be advised that on Sunday, March 29th, the Government of Suriname instituted a nationwide curfew between the hours of 20:00-06:00 as a counter measure to the spread of COVID-19. The curfew will last two weeks and expires on April 12th. Actions to Take: Report symptoms right away if you believe you may …

Location:  Suriname Event:  Please be advised that on Sunday, March 29th, the Government of Suriname instituted a nationwide curfew between the hours of 20:00-06:00 as a counter measure to the spread of COVID-19. The curfew will last two weeks and expires on April 12th. Because of public health measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19, effective …

Location:  Suriname Event:  Please be advised that on Sunday, March 29th, the Government of Suriname instituted a nationwide curfew between the hours of 20:00-06:00 as a counter measure to the spread of COVID-19. The curfew will last two weeks and expires on April 12th. Actions to Take: Report symptoms right away if you believe you may …

Location:  Suriname Event:  Please be advised that on Sunday, March 29th, the Government of Suriname instituted a nationwide curfew between the hours of 20:00-06:00 as a counter measure to the spread of COVID-19. The curfew will last two weeks and expires on April 12th. Actions to Take: Report symptoms right away if you believe you may …

Location:  Suriname Event:  Please be advised that on Sunday, March 29th, the Government of Suriname instituted a nationwide curfew between the hours of 20:00-06:00 as a counter measure to the spread of COVID-19. The curfew will last two weeks and expires on April 12th. Actions to Take: Report symptoms right away if you believe you may …

Location:  French Guiana Event:  The Government of France has confirmed cases of COVID-19 in French Guiana. U.S. citizens who are considering returning to the United States are urged to make travel arrangements while flights are still available. Bookings and schedules are available directly from airlines. The U.S. Embassy is aware of limited Air France flights from Cayenne to …

Location:  Suriname Event:  Surinam Airways has announced that it intends to operate a repatriation flight from Paramaribo to Miami for non-residents of Suriname on April 2, 2020. Please contact Surinam Airways directly by dialing 171 (from 08:00-16:00), messaging +597 8941922 (from 08:00-20:00), or writing helpdesk-covid19@flyslm.com to inquire about schedules or booking. U.S. citizens who are considering returning to …

Location:  Suriname Event:  Surinam Airways has announced that it intends to operate a repatriation flight from Paramaribo to Miami for non-residents of Suriname on April 2, 2020. Please contact Surinam Airways directly by dialing 171 (from 08:00-16:00), messaging +597 8941922 (from 08:00-20:00), or writing helpdesk-covid19@flyslm.com to inquire about schedules or booking. U.S. citizens who are considering returning …

Location:  Suriname Event:  The Government of Suriname has confirmed several cases of COVID-19 in Suriname. Please be advised that starting Sunday, March 29th, the Government of Suriname has instituted a nationwide curfew between the hours of 2000-0600 as a counter measure to the spread of COVID-19. The curfew will last two weeks and expires on April …

Location:  Suriname Event:  The Government of Suriname has confirmed several cases of COVID-19 in Suriname. Please be advised that starting Sunday, March 29th, the Government of Suriname will institute a nationwide curfew between the hours of 2000-0600 as a counter measure to the spread of COVID-19. The curfew will last two weeks and expires on April …

Location:  Suriname Event:  The Government of Suriname has confirmed several cases of COVID-19 in Suriname. Limited commercial repatriation flights departing Suriname are available on  KLM . You may also monitor  Surinam Airways  for up-to-date information about future flight schedules. Please contact the airlines directly to inquire about schedules and booking. U.S. citizens who are considering returning to the United …

Location:  Suriname Event:  The Government of Suriname has confirmed several cases of COVID-19 in Suriname. Eastern Airlines, a private company, has the permission of the Surinamese government to operate a repatriation flight for U.S. citizens wishing to depart Suriname. This single flight with service to Miami, Florida is currently scheduled to depart Paramaribo today, March 25, 2020, …

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Paramaribo, Suriname Location:  Suriname Event:  The Government of Suriname has confirmed several cases of COVID-19 in Suriname. Eastern Airlines, a private company, has the permission of the Surinamese government to operate a repatriation flight for U.S. citizens wishing to depart Suriname. This single flight with service to Miami, Florida is currently …

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Paramaribo, Suriname (March 15, 2020) Location: Suriname Event: On March 13, the Government of Suriname announced one confirmed case of COVID-19 in Suriname and the decision to close all ports of entry starting March 14, including airports, border ferry crossings, and land borders. The ban on arrivals to and departures …

Location: Suriname Event: The government of Suriname has implemented enhanced screening and quarantine measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Travelers should be prepared for travel restrictions to be put into effect with little or no advance notice. Visit the website of the Ministry of Public Health for additional information on these new measures. On …

Your Vote Counts!  Did you know that many U.S. elections for House and Senate seats have been decided by a margin smaller than the number of ballots cast by absentee voters?  All states are required to count every absentee ballot as long as it is valid and reaches local election officials by the absentee ballot receipt deadline. Follow …

Beginning September 14, 2018, the U.S. Embassy in Paramaribo will offer routine appointments for Americans, including passport renewals, Consular Reports of Birth Abroad, and notaries, exclusively on Fridays from 8-11 a.m.  To make an appointment, please visit our website at: https://sr.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/ . If you are a U.S. citizen and require an emergency passport or notary, we will …