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Here you will find important tips and useful information for Suriname.
The Travel Mastercard card is accepted at major hotels and restaurant
Acceptance of credit cards is limited. For more detailed information, please contact the credit card issuer.
Keep exchange and transaction receipts for reconversion.
Travelers are advised to take cash in US dollar or euro.
Currency exchange not advised on the black market.
Time difference with Switzerland
- 4 h / - 5 h during our summer time
Capital
Paramaribo
National language
Official language
Dutch
Language capabilities
English
Voltage
110/120 volt / adapter required
Opening hours
Banks
7.30 - 14.00 h (Mon - Fri)
Stores
7.30 - 16.30 h (Mon - Fri)
7.30 - 12.30 h (Sat)
Health situation
Do not drink tap water.
Mosquito protection advised.
Risk of dengue fever.
Risk of malaria in certain areas.
Vaccination against yellow fever, diphtheria, tetanus, hepatitis A, polio and measles recommended.
Driving
Left-hand driving.
Local driver's licence required for car rentals. Visitors Dirver's Licence issued by local police ('Police Traffic Office') upon presentation of international driver's licence.
International driver's license required.
CH sticker and breakdown triangle mandatory.
Swiss Embassy / Consulate
Caracas (Venezuela), Centro Letonia, Torre Ing-Bank, piso 15, Av. Eugenio Mendoza y San Felipe, La Castellana
Tel. +58 212 267 95 85
Other information
Security
Observe elementary safety precautions.
Travel is the secure prepaid card for use away from home – without any annual fees. In the event of loss, the card including the balance will be replaced worldwide.
Find out more about TravelWhile every precaution has been taken to verify the information provided, Swiss Bankers Prepaid Services Ltd does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of Country Information. Swiss Bankers therefore shall not be held liable for any damage or loss sustained in connection with any errors or omissions contained therein.
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