Moving to Venezuela from Suriname

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Suriname to Venezuela — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Suriname to Venezuela, and you’d need to navigate life in Spanish. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Suriname to Venezuela, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
43 ↓ 7% vs 2015

people born in Suriname live in Venezuela · UN DESA

Who's moving to Venezuela?

Top countries of origin for Venezuela's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Suriname to Venezuela.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

SR
7.3
VE
12.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SR
16.2
VE
13.2

Suriname generally does better on safety, though Venezuela leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SR
$1,143
VE
$186
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

SR
14.8
VE
16.6

Venezuela performs significantly better than Suriname across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

SR
39.0
VE
32.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SR
4.1t
VE
3.4t

Venezuela performs significantly better than Suriname across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SR
20.2
VE
9.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SR
4.0%
VE
7.5%

Suriname generally does better on infrastructure, though Venezuela leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

SR
7.7%
VE
5.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SR
$19,000
VE
$7,704

Venezuela generally does better on employment & economy, though Suriname leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SR
72.4 yrs
VE
73.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SR
30.2
VE
17.7

Venezuela generally does better on family life, though Suriname leads in education spending.

Data: Ministry of Finance, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Paramaribo Rain: 84.6 in/yr (2148 mm)
92° / 72°F

Avg. annual high / low

Caracas Rain: 35.9 in/yr (913 mm)
86° / 61°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Paramaribo Caracas
Jan–Mar 89°/71°F (32°/22°C) 87°/58°F (31°/14°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/73°F (33°/23°C) 88°/64°F (31°/18°C)
Jul–Sep 93°/73°F (34°/23°C) 86°/62°F (30°/17°C)
Oct–Dec 94°/73°F (34°/23°C) 84°/60°F (29°/15°C)
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Month Paramaribo Caracas
Jan 89°/71°F (31.8°/21.6°C) 84°/56°F (29.0°/13.1°C)
Feb 88°/71°F (31.3°/21.6°C) 88°/58°F (31.0°/14.5°C)
Mar 90°/71°F (32.1°/21.8°C) 89°/60°F (31.7°/15.3°C)
Apr 91°/73°F (32.6°/22.6°C) 88°/61°F (31.1°/16.2°C)
May 91°/73°F (32.9°/22.7°C) 89°/65°F (31.8°/18.2°C)
Jun 92°/72°F (33.2°/22.5°C) 87°/65°F (30.3°/18.1°C)
Jul 92°/72°F (33.5°/22.5°C) 88°/62°F (31.0°/16.9°C)
Aug 93°/73°F (34.1°/22.7°C) 85°/62°F (29.3°/16.6°C)
Sep 94°/73°F (34.7°/22.9°C) 86°/62°F (30.1°/16.8°C)
Oct 95°/73°F (35.1°/22.9°C) 85°/62°F (29.7°/16.4°C)
Nov 94°/73°F (34.3°/22.6°C) 85°/60°F (29.6°/15.7°C)
Dec 92°/72°F (33.4°/22.5°C) 83°/58°F (28.4°/14.2°C)

Data: Meteorological Service Meteorological Service, Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (INAMEH) Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (INAMEH)

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Suriname and Venezuela. To live, work, or study long-term in Venezuela, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Venezuela's immigration authority.

Suriname passport

Suriname passport holder visiting Venezuela

Visa Required
Suriname passport holders need a visa to enter Venezuela.
Venezuela passport

Venezuela passport holder visiting Suriname

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Venezuela passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Suriname.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Venezuela?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Venezuela has 9.6 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Venezuela safe for expats?

Suriname generally does better on safety, though Venezuela leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Venezuela is 12.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 7.3 in Suriname.

How is healthcare in Venezuela compared to Suriname?

Venezuela performs significantly better than Suriname across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 16.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Venezuela, compared to 14.8 in Suriname. Venezuela scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Suriname: 63).

What's the weather like in Venezuela compared to Suriname?

The average high temperature in Caracas is 86°F, compared to 92°F in Paramaribo. Caracas receives around 35.9 in of rainfall per year, while Paramaribo gets 84.6 in.

What language do they speak in Venezuela?

The official language in Venezuela is Spanish. In Suriname, the official language is Dutch.

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At a Glance

SR VE
Population 632,638 29,789,730
Currency Surinamese Dollar (SRD) Venezuelan Bolívar Fuerte (VEF)
Languages Dutch Spanish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +597 +58
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 171