Source: U.S. Department of State. Figures are as published; refusal rates are not individual odds of refusal/approval. Wait times are estimated appointment waits, not real-time.

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Suriname

Country Overview

FY2025
14.28%
FY2024
13.63%
Change vs FY2024 (pp)
+0.65 pp
Rank
#152/198

Rank is based solely on the published Adjusted B Visa Refusal Rate for the selected fiscal year. It is a neutral ordering of official figures, not a judgment about any nationality or applicant.

Annual Refusal Rate

Data table (accessible alternative to chart)
Fiscal year Adjusted refusal rate Change vs prior FY YoY
FY2006 18.70% — —
FY2007 10.50% -8.20 pp -43.85%
FY2008 9.60% -0.90 pp -8.57%
FY2009 15.50% +5.90 pp +61.46%
FY2010 18.60% +3.10 pp +20%
FY2011 18.00% -0.60 pp -3.23%
FY2012 11.60% -6.40 pp -35.56%
FY2013 9.60% -2.00 pp -17.24%
FY2014 13.60% +4.00 pp +41.67%
FY2015 7.78% -5.82 pp -42.79%
FY2016 10.86% +3.08 pp +39.59%
FY2017 11.44% +0.58 pp +5.34%
FY2018 8.57% -2.87 pp -25.09%
FY2019 7.44% -1.13 pp -13.19%
FY2020 10.83% +3.39 pp +45.56%
FY2021 6.42% -4.41 pp -40.72%
FY2022 11.91% +5.49 pp +85.51%
FY2023 14.44% +2.53 pp +21.24%
FY2024 13.63% -0.81 pp -5.61%
FY2025 14.28% +0.65 pp +4.77%

Refusal rate trend

Data table (accessible alternative to chart) — Refusal rate trend
Fiscal year Adjusted refusal rate
FY2006 18.70%
FY2007 10.50%
FY2008 9.60%
FY2009 15.50%
FY2010 18.60%
FY2011 18.00%
FY2012 11.60%
FY2013 9.60%
FY2014 13.60%
FY2015 7.78%
FY2016 10.86%
FY2017 11.44%
FY2018 8.57%
FY2019 7.44%
FY2020 10.83%
FY2021 6.42%
FY2022 11.91%
FY2023 14.44%
FY2024 13.63%
FY2025 14.28%

Source: U.S. Department of State · View official source

Country facts

Population
639,850 (2025)
Source
Capital
Paramaribo
Region
Latin America & Caribbean
Currency
—
ISO code
SR
Passport / nationality
Suriname

Last checked: Oct 2, 2026 · World Bank

Passport overview

Passport mobility summary is not yet available for this nationality.

Indicative summary only. Not a Passport Index mirror and not Timatic. Always verify entry rules with official government and airline sources before travel. This site is not a live policy authority.

U.S. visa processing posts in this country

Official data updated: Sep 17, 2026 · Last checked: Oct 2, 2026

City / Post B1/B2 Average Wait Time B1/B2 Next Available Appointment F,M,J Next Available H,L,O,P,Q Next Available
Paramaribo Not published Less than half a month Less than half a month Less than half a month