The Consulate General of the Republic of Suriname in Amsterdam
The Consulate General established in Amsterdam represents the Republic of Suriname in protecting the interests of its nationals. The Consulate General provides services such as issuing passports and travel documents, drivers' licenses, documents of the Registry Office/Records Office to its nationals and visas to persons wishing to travel to Suriname. Information about Suriname is also provided to both individuals and bodies corporate.
Visa
A visa can be applied for at the Consulate General of the Republic of Suriname located at the De Cuserstraat 11, 1081 CK, Amsterdam. The Visa office is open from Monday through Friday, from 09.00 - 14.00 h.
Passports
To avoid difficulties (with your Dutch residence permit and or an intended travel abroad) you are reminded to request a new passport well in time. You may submit a request as early as 8 months before the expiry date of the current passport.
Touristcard
The Tourist card is issued in addition to the existing visa types, to a primary category of foreigners who wish to travel to Suriname for tourism purposes.
Temporary Stay (MKV)
Foreigners, not of Surinamese origin, who wish to stay in the Republic of Suriname for a period of longer than 90 days, will have to apply for a Authorization for Temporary Stay ("MKV = Machtiging Kort Verblijf") 3 months before the intended day of arrival in Suriname.
Surinamese drivers license
Holders of a Surinamese driver's license with residence in the Netherlands may submit their request for renewal or a duplicate of their driver's license, as well as a request for an international driver's license (from Suriname), at the Consulate General of the Republic of Suriname in Amsterdam.
PSA document
Persons of Surinamese Origin can activate their PSA status online and request the PSA document. Click on the PSA website to find out what is needed and how to apply at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs / Consular Department.
Doing business in Suriname
Suriname is open to sustainable partnerships focusing on production, connectivity and innovation in particular.
Experience Suriname
Suriname is the most forested country in the world. With a forest cover of more than 93%. This nature comes with a wealth of biodiversity and ecosystems (from Savannah to jungle to swamps) where nature lovers could enjoy themselves to the fullest.