South America

Is Suriname safe?

Capital: ParamariboDutch, English, Sranan TongoUpdated October 2026

L1Exercise normal precautions

Is Suriname safe?

Relaxed by regional standards. Robbery and burglary happen in Paramaribo, mainly in quiet spots after dark. Tourists travelling independently in the interior have been robbed, so use established operators.

Key facts

US travel advisory: Level 1: Exercise normal precautions, updated 2026-09-07.
Homicide rate: 6.5 per 100,000 people (2023, UNODC via World Bank).
Road deaths: 15.3 per 100,000 people a year (2019, WHO).
Emergency numbers: Police 115 · Ambulance 113 · Fire 110 · All emergencies 115.
Solo women: Generally comfortable for solo women; take usual care at night in Paramaribo and on empty streets or beaches.

Risks, scams and laws

Main risks

Robbery in quiet parts of Paramaribo, including the Palmentuin after dark
Robberies on independent trips into the interior
Flooding in the north during the May–August rains
Dengue, Zika and yellow fever; vaccinate before going inland

Laws visitors break by accident

Drug offences bring severe penalties; pack bags personally
Overstaying or working without a permit is illegal

Safety by place in Suriname

Place	Safety
Paramaribo	3/5 · Take real precautions

Quick answers

Is Suriname safe for tourists?

Is Suriname safe for solo female travelers?

Generally comfortable for solo women; take usual care at night in Paramaribo and on empty streets or beaches.

What is the emergency number in Suriname?

Police 115 · Ambulance 113 · Fire 110 · All emergencies 115.

Safety by place

ParamariboSafety

Sources

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