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Suriname Travel Health Guide

Moderate risk

Suriname carries a CDC Level 2 travel health notice. No malaria risk. Key travel vaccines: COVID-19, Chikungunya, Hepatitis A. Yellow fever vaccination is recommended for all travelers 9 months and older. It's required for entry if coming from countries with yellow fever risk, including transit stops over 12 hours.

Overall risk

Moderate risk

Malaria

None

Best time to visit

Year-round

Recommended vaccines

Routine Vaccines

Ensure all routine vaccinations are up to date before travel, including chickenpox, DTP, flu, MMR, polio, and shingles vaccines.

Recommended

COVID-19

All eligible travelers should ensure they are up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations.

Recommended

Chikungunya

Chikungunya vaccination is recommended for travelers to Suriname due to an ongoing outbreak.

Recommended

Hepatitis A

Hepatitis A vaccination is recommended for all unvaccinated travelers to Suriname aged 1 year and older, with special provisions for infants and high-risk groups.

Recommended

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B vaccination is recommended for unvaccinated travelers under 60 years old, and may be considered for those 60 and older.

Recommended

Measles

All international travelers should be fully vaccinated with MMR vaccine, including early vaccination for infants 6-11 months old.

Recommended

Typhoid

Typhoid vaccination is recommended for most travelers to Suriname, especially those staying with friends/relatives or visiting smaller cities and rural areas.

Recommended

Rabies

Rabies vaccination may be recommended depending on your activities and access to medical care. Consult a healthcare provider before travel.

Situational

Yellow Fever

Yellow fever vaccination is recommended for all travelers 9 months and older. It's required for entry if coming from countries with yellow fever risk, including transit stops over 12 hours.

Situational

Disease risks

Traveler's Diarrhea

All areas except Paramaribo; high risk in rural areas.

Moderate risk

Emergency numbers

Police

115

Medical / Ambulance

113

Fire

110

U.S. Embassy

+597-472-900

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Sources: CDC Travelers' Health · WHO International Travel and Health. Last updated 2026-07-31. Health conditions and entry rules change — verify with the CDC, WHO and your destination’s authorities before travel. This page is informational and not a substitute for advice from a travel-medicine provider.