suriname

restricted

travel approval

low

travel security risk

B

healthcare infrastructure and disease risk

travel requirements

Business travel to Suriname requires approval from a South America Exploration Hub Leadership Team member. All travelers must take the following actions:

Business travelers must obtain approval from a SAEH (South America Exploration Hub – Brazil) Leadership Team member prior to ticketing
Business travelers must provide the approval email to the travel agency representative before tickets are issued
Once travel has been booked and confirmed, travelers should contact SAEH – Brazil Transportation saeh transportation to arrange transport
Global Security approval for travel is not required, however, if travelers have any security-related concerns they should contact a business unit/facility security representative or Global Security

contacts

Click on the link below for all location specific contacts to support travel coordination, approvals, security and medical questions. Please save this information before you travel.

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security risks

Street crime – including theft of bags, jewelry and cell phones – frequently occurs in Suriname, and particularly in the capital Paramaribo. Most criminals are armed, and travelers should not resist to avoid injury. Travelers should avoid walking in downtown Paramaribo and the Palmentuin (Palm Garden) after dark.

healthcare infrastructure and disease risks

The Chevron healthcare infrastructure and disease risk level for Suriname is B. Click here for International SOS health guidance.

guidance

Visitors to Suriname should exercise caution and situational awareness and take the following precautions:

Exercise caution when using public transportation or passing through transit hubs
Avoid, where possible, crowded locations and tourist sites
Never leave possessions unattended (even momentarily) in public places including restaurants
Avoid wearing expensive jewelry and carrying large amounts of cash
Keep cell phones, tablets, cameras and other valuable electronic devices out of sight
Travelers should avoid walking in downtown Paramaribo and the Palmentuin (Palm Garden) after dark
Use approved car service or call a taxi (radio taxi) ahead of time
Monitor media and local information sources
Minimize your profile by not displaying Chevron-related logos on your belongings
Be prepared for additional security measures and potential travel disruptions
All staff should ensure that their contact details are up to date before travel to Suriname

Employees should be aware that information security risks can be greater during travel, as third parties present in foreign countries may monitor communications and transmissions.

Employees are advised to avoid communications on sensitive matters and to travel with as little sensitive information as possible.

	travel approval level	description
	Not Restricted	No Global Security travel restrictions.
	Restricted	Travel requires authorization from Global Security and/or local business unit management.

	travel security risk levels	description
	Low	Low levels of non-violent crime may be present in business and tourist districts, hotels or other locations frequented by travelers, but violent crime is infrequent. Terrorist groups have limited operational capabilities or security and emergency services have the capacity to detect or adequately respond to a potential attack. Protests are mostly non-violent and rarely disrupt regular commerce, transportation and business operations. Industrial action and transport disruption are infrequent.
	Elevated	Crime is not pervasive, but non-violent and violent crime could impact visitors. Periodic political unrest, protests, and/or sporadic acts of terrorism occur, but are unlikely to directly impact business travelers. The capacity of security and emergency services and infrastructure varies. Industrial action can disrupt travel.
	High	Crime and terrorism pose significant direct or incidental risks to travelers. Anti-government or anti-western demonstrations may be commonplace or violent and could delay or prevent travel. Parts of the country are inaccessible or off-limits to the traveler.
	Critical	Violent crime and/or terrorism is pervasive and is directed at travelers. Political instability, domestic conflict and/or violent civil unrest pose significant risks. There is a high risk of arbitrary detention. Large parts of the country are inaccessible to foreigners.

	levels	description
	A	Health care infrastructure is well developed, and site is often used as a referral center. It has competent care in English in most or all sub-specialties, including non-clinical adjuncts such as speech therapy, developmental needs, etc. Endemic diseases are well controlled or not significant. Chevron maintains or has ready access to health care resources. Business travelers should strongly consider consulting with Global Health and Medical prior to travel.
	B	Health care infrastructure is partially/poorly developed and not always available. Advanced care is on an emergency-only basis because of concerns about access, competence, communications in English, medical culture, follow up, hygiene, etc. or care is available for basic needs and sometimes for diagnostics only. Few or no non-clinical adjunctive care resources are present. Endemic diseases may be present with irregular or poor control. Chevron has limited or no internal health support and relies on limited external health care resources or external health resources are unreliable. Business travelers should strongly consider consulting with Global Health and Medical prior to travel.