Travel Safety Index
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Suriname

Americas

Higher risk than 29% of countries. Main concerns: transport reliability and tourist scams.

Government Advisory

20
Low

Level 1: Exercise normal precautions

Traveler Practical Risk

31
Low

Confidence: high. Main drivers: transport reliability, tourist scams, civil unrest.

Risk Profile

Score breakdown across 7 risk dimensions

Risk ProfileRisk Profile: Petty Crime 9, Violent Incident 16, Civil Unrest 42, Health 18, Natural Disaster 24, Transport 69, Scams 58πŸ”“ Petty Crime⚠️ Violent IncidentπŸ“’ Civil UnrestπŸ₯ Health🌊 Natural Disaster🚌 Transport🎭 Scams
🚌Transport
Americas avg: 5369
🎭Scams
Americas avg: 5558
πŸ“’Civil Unrest
Americas avg: 5042
🌊Natural Disaster
Americas avg: 2724
πŸ₯Health
Americas avg: 2318
⚠️Violent Incident
Americas avg: 4816
πŸ”“Petty Crime
Americas avg: 469

Practical advice

  • βœ“Follow standard urban travel precautions and keep local emergency contacts available.
Data Sources & Updates Β· Last updated 12/13/2024
Government Advisory: U.S. Department of State(fetched 3/22/2026)
Indicators: World Bank Governance & Stability Indicators (2024)
Recent update: Updated 2024-12-13 from refreshed advisory and traveler risk indicators.

Frequently Asked Questions β€” Suriname

Is Suriname safe to travel to?
Suriname has a practical risk score of 31/100 (Low). The government advisory level is "Low". Main risk drivers are transport reliability and tourist scams.
What are the main travel risks in Suriname?
The primary risk factors for travelers in Suriname are: transport reliability, tourist scams, civil unrest. Petty crime is rated 9/100 and violent incidents 16/100.
What is the current travel advisory for Suriname?
The U.S. Department of State advisory for Suriname is "Low" (score: 20/100). Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
What safety tips should I know before visiting Suriname?
Follow standard urban travel precautions and keep local emergency contacts available.

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