InterNations – Connecting Australians living in Suriname

Are you looking for fellow Australians in Suriname? Do you need advice and tips from your Australian countrymen? Or would you like to go for a trip with other Australian expats to discover attractions like the upper Coppename River watershed together?

Whether you are already living as an expat in Suriname or still residing at home in Australia to prepare your relocation abroad, InterNations Suriname provides you with all you need: Founded in 2007, our trusted community has quickly established itself as the international networking platform for expats and global minds worldwide. Among our members there is also a number of Australian expats in Suriname, hailing from all across Australia - from Melbourne, over Sydney to Canberra.

David Snyder

David Snyder

I like being connected to people all over the world, especially to other expats in Suriname and its neighbouring states in South America.

Diana Anhaus-Brey

Diana Anhaus-Brey

Getting around in Paramaribo is challenging if you don't know the city. InterNations quickly helped me discover the best locations.

An amazing community is waiting for you!

Meet international people at local events

Meet international people at local events

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

Meet other Australians at our events in Suriname

Attend our monthly events and activities for Australians expatriates to get to know like-minded expatriates in real life.

InterNations Paramaribo Beachside Cheers
InterNations Paramaribo Beachside Cheers
Join us for a relaxed evening by the river with good vibes, great conversations, and refreshing drinks. This beachside gathering brings together like-minded professionals who enjoy connecting in a casual setting. Come as you are, bring a smile, and let’s toast to new connections.
Join us for a relaxed evening by the river with good vibes, great conversations, and refreshing drinks. This beachside gathering brings together like-minded professionals who enjoy connecting in a casual setting. Come as you are, bring a smile, and let’s toast to new connections.
InterNations Paramaribo Is Back: August Networking Event
I'm Anouk, the new InterNations Ambassador in Paramaribo and I'm happy to invite you to the first event in 2025 in our community! Don't miss this great opportunity to meet fellow expats and global minds, greet the new members in our community and have a fun evening! Please don’t forget to register
I'm Anouk, the new InterNations Ambassador in Paramaribo and I'm happy to invite you to the first event in 2025 in our community! Don't miss this great opportunity to meet fellow expats and global minds, greet the new members in our community and have a fun evening! Please don’t forget to register
InterNations Paramaribo April: Something Different
Let's get together and enjoy Big Tex burgers and much more. Of course we will enjoy some drinks, some treats by Big Tex and great people. If you are new to the community in Suriname, we would love to meet you and hear from you! Meeting people at InterNations is a great way to get to know the countr
Let's get together and enjoy Big Tex burgers and much more. Of course we will enjoy some drinks, some treats by Big Tex and great people. If you are new to the community in Suriname, we would love to meet you and hear from you! Meeting people at InterNations is a great way to get to know the countr
InterNations Paramaribo Sushi Cooking Class and Drinks
InterNations Paramaribo Sushi Cooking Class and Drinks
Let's learn something new together. Join us at our next event, a crash course on making sushi with the Chef from the sushi restaurant Sakura at the Courtyard by Marriott. Class is free and from 19:00 - 20:00 get 2 drinks for the price of one. This event is on November 11th, 2023 starting at 19:00.
Let's learn something new together. Join us at our next event, a crash course on making sushi with the Chef from the sushi restaurant Sakura at the Courtyard by Marriott. Class is free and from 19:00 - 20:00 get 2 drinks for the price of one. This event is on November 11th, 2023 starting at 19:00.

Why Australian expats move abroad (& how they like it)

Every year, we publish one of the biggest global surveys among expats — asking them about various aspects of their life, from work to leisure. Learn what motivated our Australian members to move abroad, what keeps them there, and what they struggle with or miss about home.

Our Global Partners

Pursue your hobbies with amazing new friends

Do you want to continue with your hobbies — or discover new ones — while living abroad? There’s a variety of InterNations Groups you can join, including everything from sightseeing to hiking. These are run by dedicated Consuls with at least one activity each month, such as dinners in the cities finest restaurants, sports or outings with other expats to explore all that your new home has to offer.

Paramaribo Community Group
Paramaribo Community Group

Receive Information and Tips about Suriname from Australian Expats

Obviously, embarking on expat life in Suriname is not only about packing boxes and getting some paperwork done. The regular exchange with your Australian compatriots is also an important aspect of the expat experience and can help you get accustomed to the Surinamese culture and people. InterNations helps you meet and interact with other Australians in Suriname, living in Paramaribo, Paranam, Albina and many other places across the country. Just take a look at our group ofAustralians in Paramaribo.

So, if you should ever feel like speaking your mother tongue, finding out where to shop for Australian food, or chatting about your favorite team’s latest match, join the Australian InterNations Community:

  • Browse our high-quality expat network to find like-minded expatriates from Australia in Suriname.
  • Receive and share advice in our Suriname Expat Forums – e.g. how to find a nanny speaking your kids’ native tongue or where to shop for vegemite in Paramaribo...
  • Browse the InterNations Places database for Suriname to find institutions like the nearest Australian embassy and many others.

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Take Part in Various Expat Activities to Meet Fellow Australians in Suriname

Additionally, you are cordially invited to participate in our regular expat events and activities taking place in Suriname. Our events cover various interests and range from a small expat dinner to enjoy the traditional Surinamese its\ variety\ of\ ethnic\ food\ (mostly\ Javanese-inspired), to big expat get-togethers with hundreds of guests in Paramaribo's top locations. You may also join one of our expat excursions for a weekend trip to visit the\ bird\ and\ monkey\ paradise\ at\ Raleighvallen, the\ vast\ Surinamese\ Rainforest, and other impressive landmarks across Suriname.

This way, our events and activities are a very nice occasion to meet fellow expats from Australia and around the world in a casual atmosphere. Interested? Sign up for membership and you’ll soon be welcomed with a warm Hello from our Australians living in Suriname!