Travel Information From Russia to Suriname

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Routine Vaccines

Make sure you are up-to-date on all routine vaccines before every trip. Some of these vaccines include

• Chickenpox (Varicella)
• Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis
• Flu (Influenza)
• Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR)
• Polio
• Shingles

COVID-19

All eligible travelers should be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines.

Hepatitis A

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers one year old or older going to Suriname.
Infants 6 to 11 months old should also be vaccinated against Hepatitis A. The dose does not count toward the routine 2-dose series.
Travelers allergic to a vaccine component or who are younger than 6 months should receive a single dose of immune globulin, which provides effective protection for up to 2 months depending on dosage given.
Unvaccinated travelers who are over 40 years old, immunocompromised, or have chronic medical conditions planning to depart to a risk area in less than 2 weeks should get the initial dose of vaccine and at the same appointment receive immune globulin.

Hepatitis B

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers of all ages to Suriname.

Malaria

CDC recommends that travelers going to certain areas of Suriname take prescription medicine to prevent malaria. Depending on the medicine you take, you will need to start taking this medicine multiple days before your trip, as well as during and after your trip. Talk to your doctor about which malaria medication you should take.

Measles

Infants 6 to 11 months old traveling internationally should get 1 dose of measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine before travel. This dose does not count as part of the routine childhood vaccination series.

Rabid dogs are commonly found in Suriname. If you are bitten or scratched by a dog or other mammal while in Suriname, there may be limited or no rabies treatment available.
Consider rabies vaccination before your trip if your activities mean you will be around dogs or wildlife.
Travelers more likely to encounter rabid animals include
• Campers, adventure travelers, or cave explorers (spelunkers)
• Veterinarians, animal handlers, field biologists, or laboratory workers handling animal specimens
• Visitors to rural areas
Since children are more likely to be bitten or scratched by a dog or other animals, consider rabies vaccination for children traveling to Suriname.

Typhoid

Recommended for most travelers, especially those staying with friends or relatives or visiting smaller cities or rural areas.

Yellow Fever

Required if traveling from a country with risk of YF virus transmission and ≥1 year of age, including transit >12 hours in an airport located in a country with risk of YF virus transmission.
Recommended for all travelers ≥9 months of age.

You will need 6 months validity remaining on your passport from the date of entry.

Local Phrases Language : Dutch

Local Phrases :

Greetings

Hello = Hallo
Good morning = Goedemorgen
Good afternoon = Goedemiddag
Goodbye = Tot ziens
Nice to meet you = Aangenaam kennis te maken

Conversational

How are you? = Hoe gaat het met je?
I am good thank you = Met mij gaat het goed dank je
What’s your name? = Wat is je naam
My name is … = Mijn naam is …
Do you speak English? = Spreekt u Engels?
I don’t speak … = ik spreek niet...
How do you say… in … = Hoe zeg je ... in ...
I don’t understand = Ik begrijp het niet

Basics

Yes = Ja
No = Nee
Please = Alstublieft
Thank you = Dank je
You’re welcome = Graag gedaan
Excuse me (as a question) =
Excuse me (as sorry) =
Wait = Wacht
Hurry up = Haast je
Go away = Ga weg
Let’s go to = Laten we gaan naar
I want to go to … = ik wil gaan naar...
A little bit = Een klein beetje
A lot = Veel

Shopping & Eating Out

Restaurant = Restaurant
Do you have? … = Heb jij?
Not too spicy = Niet te pittig
It was delicious = Het was heerlijk
The bill, please = De rekening graag
How much? = Hoeveel?
Very expensive = Erg duur
Can you reduce the price? = Kun je de prijs verlagen?
Please can I have a beer? = Mag ik alsjeblieft een biertje?

Transportation & Directions

Taxi = Taxi
Car = Auto
Bus = Bus
Right = Rechts
Left = Links
Straight = Rechtdoor
Stop here = Stop hier

Places

Downtown = binnenstad
Street = Straat
Hotel = Hotel
Museum = Museum
Mall = Winkelcentrum
Market = Markt
Hospital = Ziekenhuis
Doctor = Dokter
Police = Politie
Post office = Postkantoor
Bank = Bank

Time & Dates

What time is it? = Hoe laat is het?
Today = Vandaag
Tomorrow = Morgen
The day after tomorrow = Overmorgen
Yesterday = Gisteren
When? = Wanneer?

Emergencies

Where is the toilet? = Waar is het toilet?
Help me, please = Help me alsjeblieft
Call an ambulance = Bel een ambulance
I don’t feel good = ik voel me niet goed

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Paramaribo

Paramaribo is the capital city of Suriname on the banks of the Suriname River. It’s known for ornate wooden Dutch colonial buildings in its center. On the banks of the river, the 17th-century Fort Zeelandia houses the Surinaams Museum, with exhibits on the region's history. Nearby, the wood-and-stone Presidential Palace faces Independence Square and is backed by the Garden of Palms, a public park.

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Pickpocketing and Car-jacking

In most areas of Suriname petty crime such as pickpocketing is becoming common, particularly in the business and shopping districts of the capital, Paramaribo. It's a good idea to avoid the Palm Garden (Palmentuin) area of Paramaribo after dark, when there are limited police resources and frequent incidences of violent crime.

There are also a few exotic and not so exotic crimes to be aware of in Suriname. Crimes like car theft and theft from cars is relatively infrequent, but does occur, especially in areas near the business district. Use your common sense and don't leave valuables in plain sight anywhere in your vehicle.

Carjackings have been reported in Paramaribo, mainly in residential areas. Just use your common sense and lock your car doors and windows, leaving nothing visible in the car when you park it.

Travel to the interior, or the Beating Heart of Suriname, is usually trouble-free, but the police presence outside Paramaribo is minimal, and theft and lawlessness can be a concern in the cities of Albina and Moengo, the district of Brokopondo and along the East-West Highway between Paramaribo and Albina, and the Afobaka Highway in the district of Para. If you plan on traveling to the interior, you are advised to make use of well-established tour companies for a safe experience.

• The most common religion in Suriname is Christianity.
• Don't show off with expensive clothes or jewellery in public - keep a low profile to avoid unwanted attention.
• Don't leave your bags and belongings unattended.
• Don't forget to agree on the price before entering taxis - there are no meters.
• Don't take pictures of locals without permission.
• Don't forget the rainy seasons take place from May to August and from November to February.

Do I need travel insurance to travel to Suriname?

Travel insurance is very important when traveling overseas. We strongly recommend that you take out cover to travel to Suriname. You can usually take out single trip or annual multi-trip cover to give you peace of mind should anything happen.

It can be a better and cheaper option to take annual multi-trip cover as it usually covers any number of trips taken in one year with a maximum of up to around 60 days away per trip.

We work with the top names in the industry and have already pre-selected the easiest, cheapest and best quality travel insurance on the market to save you time and money trying to find the best cover.

Travel insurance typically covers the following; however, you can tailor a policy to suit your needs depending on where you are traveling to, your activities and how long you are away.

• Medical Expenses
  Medical treatment can be extremely costly and add up very quickly, and include Overnight stays in hospital, minor or major surgery, accident and emergency treatment, drugs, COVID-19 treatment, journey home if you cannot use the original ticket, dental treatment, and many more unexpected expenses.
• Baggage and personal belongings
  If your baggage is lost, stolen, damaged or delayed it is extremely frustrating. If you must buy new clothes, toiletry products or personal belongings it can be very expensive and time consuming.
• Cancellation
  Sometimes due to unforeseen circumstances you may need to cancel your trip. This could be due to several reasons such as illness, injury, a bereavement or many other scenarios. Usually airlines, tour operators and hotels have large cancellation fees, so buying travel insurance that covers this is recommended.

Health Care

Healthcare of Suriname is ranked 81st in the world. Suriname has a fragmented but coordinated health system that covers the urban, coastal and interior regions of the country.

Health Risk

Caused by bacteria of the genus Leptospira.

Occurs from accidentally rub feces (poop) of the triatomine bug into the bug bite, other breaks in the skin, your eyes, or mouth.

Occurs from insect bites, including mosquitoes.

Occurs from mosquito bite.

Occurs from sand fly bite.

Less commonly, being around someone sick with hantavirus.

Caused from an infected and contagious person coughing, speaking, or singing.