Last updated: 06/13/2022 *** As of 12:01 a.m. EDT June 12, 2022, the CDC order requiring all persons aged two and above 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COVID-19 test result or documentation of recovery from COVID-19 before boarding a flight to the United States, is rescinded.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. EDT on June 12, 2022, the CDC …
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By U.S. Embassy Paramaribo | 23 February, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Notification, Security & Emergency Messages
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Paramaribo | 20 June, 2022 | Topics: Alert
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COVID-19 test result or documentation of recovery from COVID-19 before boarding a flight to the United States, is rescinded.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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Paramaribo | 13 June, 2022 | Topics: Alert
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Paramaribo | 13 June, 2022 | Topics: Alert
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Paramaribo | 9 June, 2022 | Topics: Alert
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Paramaribo | 9 June, 2022 | Topics: Alert
Location: French Guiana The date and time for the U.S. Embassy’s Consular services in French Guiana has changed. We will now offer routine passport and notarial services on Tuesday April 12, from 8:30 to 11:30, at the same location noted below. The American Citizen Services Section of the U.S. Embassy in Paramaribo, Suriname will provide passport …
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By U.S. Embassy Paramaribo | 8 April, 2022 | Topics: Alert
Location: French Guiana The American Citizen Services Section of the U.S. Embassy in Paramaribo, Suriname will provide passport and notarial services to U.S. citizens in Cayenne, French Guiana, by appointment on: Thursday, April 14, 2022 at MERCURE CAYENNE ROYAL AMAZONIA hotel 45 rue de l’Ara Bleu 97300 Cayenne from 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m …
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By U.S. Embassy Paramaribo | 5 April, 2022 | Topics: Alert
Location: Suriname and French Guiana Event: U.S. citizens may directly return to the United States with certain expired U.S. passports. If you are overseas and your passport expired on or after January 1, 2020, you may be able to use your expired passport to return directly to the United States until June 30, 2022. You qualify for this exception …
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By U.S. Embassy Paramaribo | 24 March, 2022 | Topics: Alert
Location: Suriname and French Guiana Event: U.S. citizens may directly return to the United States with certain expired U.S. passports. If you are overseas and your passport expired on or after January 1, 2020, you may be able to use your expired passport to return directly to the United States until March 31, 2022. You …
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By U.S. Embassy Paramaribo | 3 January, 2022 | Topics: Alert
Location: Suriname and French Guiana Effective December 27, 2021, the passport security surcharge fee will increase by $20. For minor passport applicants who use Form DS-11, the new fee is $135. For adults renewing their passports using Form DS-82, the new fee is $130. For adults who must apply in person using Form DS-11, the …
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By U.S. Embassy Paramaribo | 16 December, 2021 | Topics: Alert
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Paramaribo | 7 December, 2021 | Topics: Alert
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Paramaribo | 3 December, 2021 | Topics: Alert
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Paramaribo | 22 November, 2021 | Topics: Alert
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Paramaribo | 3 November, 2021 | Topics: Alert
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Paramaribo | 27 September, 2021 | Topics: Alert
Location: French Guiana Event: U.S. citizens may directly return to the United States with certain expired U.S. passports. If you are overseas and your passport expired on or after January 1, 2020, you may be able to use your expired passport to return directly to the United States until December 31, 2021. You qualify for this exception if all the …
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By U.S. Embassy Paramaribo | 27 May, 2021 | Topics: Alert
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Paramaribo | 6 May, 2021 | Topics: Alert
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Paramaribo | 16 April, 2021 | Topics: Alert
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, …
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By U.S. Embassy Paramaribo | 12 April, 2021 | Topics: Alert
Last updated: 06/13/2022 **** As of 12:01 a.m. EDT June 12, 2022, the CDC order requiring all persons aged two and above 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. EDT on June 12, 2022, the CDC …
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By U.S. Embassy Paramaribo | 23 February, 2021 | Topics: Alert
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Paramaribo | 27 January, 2021 | Topics: Alert
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Paramaribo | 15 January, 2021 | Topics: Alert
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Paramaribo | 22 December, 2020 | Topics: Alert
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Paramaribo | 26 October, 2020 | Topics: Alert
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Paramaribo | 21 October, 2020 | Topics: Alert
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Paramaribo | 29 September, 2020 | Topics: Alert
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Paramaribo | 4 September, 2020 | Topics: Alert
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Paramaribo | 31 August, 2020 | Topics: Alert
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Paramaribo | 28 August, 2020 | Topics: Alert
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Paramaribo | 20 August, 2020 | Topics: Alert
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Paramaribo | 12 August, 2020 | Topics: Alert
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Paramaribo | 11 August, 2020 | Topics: Alert
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Paramaribo | 11 August, 2020 | Topics: Alert
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Paramaribo | 7 August, 2020 | Topics: Alert
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Paramaribo | 28 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Paramaribo | 6 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Paramaribo | 30 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Paramaribo | 22 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Paramaribo | 8 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert
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, …
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By U.S. Embassy Paramaribo | 5 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Paramaribo | 2 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Paramaribo | 31 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Paramaribo | 28 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Paramaribo | 24 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Paramaribo | 15 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Paramaribo | 14 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Paramaribo | 6 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Paramaribo | 28 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Paramaribo | 20 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Paramaribo | 17 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Paramaribo | 14 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Paramaribo | 9 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Paramaribo | 8 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Paramaribo | 7 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Paramaribo | 6 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Paramaribo | 3 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Paramaribo | 2 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Paramaribo | 2 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Paramaribo | 1 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Paramaribo | 31 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Paramaribo | 30 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Paramaribo | 28 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Paramaribo | 27 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert
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, …
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By U.S. Embassy Paramaribo | 25 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Paramaribo | 23 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Paramaribo | 15 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Paramaribo | 13 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert
Location: Suriname Event: Heightened Middle East Tensions There is heightened tension in the Middle East that may result in security risks to U.S. citizens abroad. The Embassy will continue to review the security situation and will provide additional information as needed. Actions to Take: Keep a low profile. Be aware of your surroundings. Stay alert …
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By U.S. Embassy Paramaribo | 8 January, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Paramaribo | 17 October, 2018 | Topics: Alert
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Paramaribo | 12 September, 2018 | Topics: Alert
Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Paramaribo, Suriname (February 14, 2018) Location: Streets near the U.S. Embassy Event: On Thursday, February 15, 2018, the Surinamese National Security Directorate will conduct a training exercise near the U.S. Embassy. Several streets will be closed from 8:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. The U.S. Embassy will remain open for emergency …
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By U.S. Embassy Paramaribo | 15 February, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Exclude All, News