Foreign travel advice
Suriname
Regional risks
This section has safety advice for regions of Suriname. It only covers regions where the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has specific advice.
You should also read FCDO’s overall travel advice and safety and security advice.
Suriname-Guyana border
The UN’s International Tribunal on the Law of the Sea in has ruled on the maritime border dispute between Suriname and Guyana. However, Suriname still claims an area of land (the New River Triangle) in south-east Guyana.
Take care when travelling to this area.
Suriname-French Guiana border
Suriname has a border dispute with French Guiana.
Take care when travelling to this area.