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Suriname

South America

CASAS — Art. 16 Civil Aviation Safety and Security Act

Suriname bans drone flying by law unless an exemption is granted by the Ministry of Transport, Communication and Tourism (TCT): there's no free-flying regime, not even for recreational use. Even a tourist who wants to fly for fun must apply for an exemption before their trip — it's not a formality to sort out on the spot.

Max altitude

120 m

Limit of 120 m for the recreational/hobby category (drones under 25 kg).

Operator registration

Yes, required

Every drone, even hobby ones, requires an exemption approved by the TCT Ministry (legal basis: Article 16 of the 2002 Civil Aviation Safety and Security Act). The hobby application requires: a request letter, drone specifications, a colour copy of a valid ID, and a civil registry extract no older than 3 months.

Pilot license

Not required

The recreational category only requires being at least 16 years old; a drone pilot certificate is required only for the professional/commercial category.

Zones to avoid

Forbidden within 5 km of airports, at night, and over gatherings of people; flight must always stay within visual line of sight. Near government facilities (e.g. Independence Square, ministries, airports) extra justification and permission are required.

What isn't 100% confirmed yet

Data verified against the official CASAS/CADSUR document 'Procedure for Applying for a Drone Exemption in Suriname'. The document does not mention any insurance requirement one way or the other, so it's left out here.

Verify officially before flying

Source: CASAS — Civil Aviation Safety Authority Suriname (a department of the Ministry of Transport, Communication and Tourism)

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Last checked: 2026-08

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Informational content, not legal advice. Zones and rules change constantly: always check the country's official website before every flight.