Surinamese nationals in Switzerland, and Swiss residents planning a trip to Suriname, can contact the Embassy of Suriname in Geneva.
Contact Details
| Address | Chemin du Champ-d'Anier 17-19, 1209 Geneva, Switzerland |
| Telephone | +41 22 723 25 98 +41 76 294 55 77 |
| amb.geneva@mofa.gov.sr | |
| Website | www.gov.sr |
Opening Hours
The Swiss Foreign Ministry lists no public opening hours for this embassy. Contact it by phone or e-mail before visiting.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
You will find the embassy at Chemin du Champ-d'Anier 17-19, 1209 Geneva.
- Opening hours: not published – call or e-mail before you go.
- Checklist: identity document, completed forms, originals plus one copy of each supporting document.
About the Surinamese Embassy in Geneva
Suriname’s embassy is based in Geneva, not in the federal capital Bern.
Consular services
Requests the consular staff deal with:
- Surinamese passports and emergency travel documents
- Registration of births, marriages and deaths
- Certification and legalisation of documents
- Powers of attorney and notarial acts
- Certificates for pensions abroad
Do I need an appointment?
Short matters can often be handled during public hours; passport applications may need an appointment.
Travelling from Switzerland to Suriname
For Swiss citizens, the FDFA refers questions about entry rules, accepted travel documents and visas for Suriname to this embassy. The FDFA has no general travel warning for Suriname. See the FDFA travel advice.
Closing days
The embassy is closed on Swiss public holidays and on the Surinamese national holiday (25 November). Cantonal holidays in Geneva can also affect opening days.
Emergency assistance
In an emergency, Surinamese citizens should call the embassy on +41 22 723 25 98. In serious cases – an accident, a death abroad or a detention – the consular section can advise relatives and liaise with the authorities. Swiss citizens who need help in Suriname can call the FDFA Helpline in Bern (+41 58 465 33 33, 24/7).
Diplomatic missions between Suriname and Switzerland
Suriname in Switzerland
- Geneva – Embassy of Suriname (this page)
Switzerland in Suriname
- Paramaribo – Swiss Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Suriname in Geneva
Where is the Surinamese Embassy in Geneva?
At Chemin du Champ-d'Anier 17-19, 1209 Geneva.
What does the Swiss travel advice say about Suriname?
There is no general FDFA travel warning for Suriname; check the current travel advice before you go.
Details checked on 8 October 2026. Sources: Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) – list of the diplomatic and consular corps in Switzerland, FDFA travel advice for Suriname, www.gov.sr. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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