General questions

Travelers from so-called high-risk countries are required to provide proof of a valid Yellow fever vaccination upon arrival in Suriname.
The visitor must have been vaccinated at least 10 days prior to arrival in Suriname.

For your information: List of risk countries and countries that have made Yellow Fever vaccination mandatory for visitors

For persons from non-risk countries who travel to Suriname directly or via other non-risk countries, the above does not yet apply.

Please note:
Persons from non-risk countries who have been in a so-called high-risk country more than 12 hours prior to their arrival in Suriname are required to provide proof of a valid Yellow fever vaccination upon arrival in Suriname.

Yellow fever vaccination is therefore always recommended when traveling to Suriname.

Example: French Guiana, Brazil and Guyana are on the list of risk countries. If one crosses from Suriname to one of those areas, one will in principle have to meet the obligation upon return.

Amsterdam, 21 March 2017

So far for the information.
Subject to changes

1. People who were born in Suriname and currently have a nationality other than the Surinamese;
2. Persons who fall under Articles 2, 3 and 4 of the Nationality and Residence Act (G.B. 1975 no. 171, as last amended by S.B. 2002 no. 22) and who currently have a nationality other than Surinamese;
3. Persons who were born outside of Suriname from parents of whom one or both were born in Suriname and with which parent (s) those persons are or have been in family relationship and who currently have a nationality other than Surinamese;
4. the spouse or minor children who actually belong to the family of the foreign nationals mentioned under a, b and c of this section.

Note:
The alien of Surinamese origin must at all times be in possession of a document proving that he / she belongs to this category.

_{Source: Order of the Minister of Justice and Police of 2 July 2008 No. 4723/08 for the implementation of Article 10, paragraph 2 of the Aliens Act 1991 (SB 2008 No. 93) and Article 16, paragraph 2 of the Aliens Decree 1995 (SB 1995 85) (Regulations of indefinite duration for aliens of Surinamese origin).}

Driving in Suriname

Due to a change in the Road Traffic Act of Suriname, visitors who wish to drive a vehicle in Suriname must possess a valid international driver's license.
Persons who do not possess such, may apply for a Suriname driver's permit at the Driver's licenses Department, at Bureau Nieuwe Haven (Police Station) in Paramaribo.

To apply for a driver's permit the following must be submitted:

• a valid foreign (national) driver's license and a official translation thereof (ex.Dutch)
• a passport, with proof of legal stay in Suriname (visa or residence permit)
• a confirmation of a bank payment of a fee to the amount of SRD 150.-- (ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY SRD) to be paid at the "Centrale Betaaldienst" at Kerkplein 1 (building of main Post Office) or at the "Sub-Betaaldienst" at the Mr.J.Lachmonstraat 167 (building of the Ministry of Public Works).

In the Driver's permit, the category/categories of vehicle(s) you are allowed to drive will be mentioned.

The Suriname Driver's permit will be issued for 1 (one) year, with the possibility of renewal for 1 (one) year subsequently. The validity will not exceed that of the visitors foreign driver's license.

De fees for the renewal of the Suriname Driver's permit = SRD. 100.==

Note:
Holders of a valid Dutch national driver's license, who wish to obtain a (Dutch) International Driver's license should contact the ANWB (www.anwb.nl).

Legalization signature of holders of a valid Surinamese passport.

Necessities:

• the letter of authorization. Please note: your signature must be placed in the presence of the employee.
• a valid passport and a signed extract from the municipality in the Netherlands where you are registered, stating your nationality.
• cost EURO 15,=
• waiting time 1 week

Opening hours:

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Burgerzaken department is closed on Wednesday.

Holders of a Dutch passport / ID card must legalize their signature at the municipality in their place of residence.

Note: Documents legalized / issued by foreign authorities must be provided with an Apostille, at the Court in the place of residence / province.

Required documents for the import of a human remains / asurn into Suriname.

1. Declaration by the funeral company on the sealing of the remains or asurn
2. Death certificate with an Apostille.
3. Permit: In Suriname (via family or an authorized person in Suriname) a license must be requested from the Public Prosecutor's Office (Services Extra Judiceel) for the import of the remains / asurn or the funeral / scattering. The application must be accompanied by the above documents.

• Contact details for further information:

• Services Extra Judicial

Note:

If the person was born in Suriname and died outside of Suriname, including the Netherlands, it is necessary that the death be processed in the population administration of Suriname. For this purpose, an original copy of the death certificate, accompanied by an Apostille from the court or the competent authority, must be submitted to the Central Office for Civil Affairs (C.B.B.).

For exports from the Netherlands:

Directions to the Consulate General of the Republic of Suriname
De Cuserstraat 11, 1081 CK, Amsterdam.

With public transport

From Amsterdam Central Station; take tram 5 or express tram 51 towards Amstelveen / Middenhoven - get off at the Van Boshuizenstraat stop - cross the pedestrian crossing - walk to the next traffic light; to the right is De Cuserstraat.

From Amstelstation: bus 62 towards Lelylaan station - alight at the Noord Hollandstraat bus stop and immediately cross (Consulate General of the Republic of Suriname).

By car:
Via the A10, exit VU (s108), direction Amstelveen. After about 400 meters after the intersection with the Amsterdam forest the first street on the left (there is a flower stall on the corner). You are in De Cuserstraat.

or via the A9, exit Amstelveen (exit 5), direction Amsterdam. Continue straight ahead until Amsterdam. After café 1890 (on your left) you take the first street on the right (there is a flower stall on the corner). You are in De Cuserstraat.

You cannot park for free in De Cuserstraat and surroundings.

The parking rate is 1.40 euros per hour.

Veterinary import permit for animals

To bring in (import) animals, including pets and wild animals, you must have a veterinary import permit from the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries.
The permit must be requested in advance.
For the application form, contact can be made with the Consulate of Suriname in Amsterdam.

Further reporting will follow.

Amsterdam, 28 September 2017

In order to marry before the law in Suriname, at least one of the partners must be a resident of the Republic of Suriname.

Required documents:

For the declaration of the intended marriage at the civil registry in Suriname, the following documents are required:

1. your birth certificate.
2. an international extract from the Municipal Basic Administration (GBA) stating your marital status (unmarried, divorced, widowed).
3. the divorce certificate, if you are divorced.
4. the death certificate, if you are a widow.
5. a declaration of consent from the parent (s) / guardian (s) for a marriage of persons under 21 years old and a copy of a valid passport / ID card. In the case of guardianship also a copy of the guardianship order.
6. a statement of approval for the intended marriage and a clear copy of the valid passport / ID card; these are necessary if the declaration of the intended marriage is not present in person.

You can prepare the statement (5 and 6) yourself.

Your signature must then be legalized in the statement.

Holders of a Surinamese passport or proof of identity can legalize their signature at the Consulate of Suriname in Amsterdam; you take the statement and your valid passport / identification with you. Legalization costs signature EURO15, =.

Holders of a Dutch passport or identification must legalize their signature at the town hall in their place of residence.

The above documents may not be older than 1 month for use in Suriname.

Note: Documents issued by foreign authorities for use in Suriname must be provided with an Apostille at the court in the place of residence / province.

For further details also read Wedding in Suriname Wedding in Suriname(source: CBB)

By means of an authorized representative you can request a deed from the Central Bureau for Civil Affairs (CBB) (the civil status) in Suriname.

This requires your authorization letter, a copy of your valid passport and possibly a copy of your family booklet or your (old) birth certificate.

The address of the C.B.B. is: J. Lachmonstraat 170, Paramaribo - Suriname. Tel .: (00597) 49 92 39.

Note: Your signature in the letter of authorization must be legalized.

Holders of a Dutch passport / ID card must legalize their signature in the authorization letter at the municipality in their place of residence.

Holders of a Surinamese passport can legalize their signature at the Consulate of Suriname in Amsterdam; you take the authorization letter and your valid passport with you. Legalization costs signature: Euro 15, =.

Important:

All certificates issued by the civil registry in Suriname for use abroad or the Netherlands must be provided with an Apostille (this is a legalization by the Court of Justice in Paramaribo).

The address of the Court of Justice is: Independence Square 6, Paramaribo-Suriname. Tel .: (00597) 473841/427197

Registering deeds released in Suriname with the municipality of The Hague:

If you have a Dutch passport / nationality, you can register your deeds with the municipality of The Hague. In the future, you no longer need to request the deed in Suriname.

For information about the registration of deeds you can contact the municipality of The Hague, Public Affairs / Department of National Tasks on telephone number 070 - 3533000 or 14070