Visa

You can apply for a visa as early as 2 months before departure or at least 1 working day before your departure at the office of the Visa Department.

Or visit https://suriname.vfsevisa.com to apply for your visa online. (Note: you would have to pay with a credit card)

A visa application form has to be filled in online. We therefore cannot send you one. Please visit our homepage for information.

Or visit https://suriname.vfsevisa.com to apply for your visa online. (Note: you would have to pay with a credit card)

The Visa Department is open from Monday through Friday, from 09.00 - 14.00 hours.

We aim to process your visa promptly, while you wait. This is only for holders of a EU passport or people living in the EU with a valid Residence Permit.
Nationals of other countries must consider a waiting period of a minimum of two weeks.

Note:
Visa applicants who do not live in Europe and do not possess an EU passport - may apply for a visa at a diplomatic/consular mission of Suriname in their region or at a mission close to their city. For the addresses of the Representations of Suriname in other countries, please visit our website (menu: Government).

Once you apply for an e-visa you will have your visa within 72 hours of application. Visit https://suriname.vfsevisa.com for more information.

When entering your date of birth, please use the "slash" sign (/), for example 01/02/1985

No, unfortunately not. Please complete a new application form.

No, one person can apply for the family. Adults must always sign their own form. Additional documents are needed for minors (see visa requirements).

No only adults. Parents may sign their children's form.

If you are not the parent with "sole" custody of the child, you will have to request the Court of Justice to grant "permission in absence of the father".

If you have joint custody, you may present an official document stating such and apply for the visa on your own.

No, if you can prove that you have "sole" custody of the child. With a official document supporting this, you may apply for a visa without the father's permission.

Yes, it would. It concerns an official document, but please have a copy ready. For Children who are not mentioned in the document, another official document will be required (birth certificate, etc.)

Yes, you need to prove through an official document that you were never married and that you legally have sole custody of the children.

Only if you legally have sole custody of the children. In any other case you will need permission of their mother (please consult "Consular Affairs": Visa Info. - Supporting documents)

If you can prove that you have officially have joined custody, you do not need her permission for a visa

After you have completed your online form, you also have to print it out. An application number will appear on the top of your form. This means that your data has reaches us. For the visa procedure please visit "Consular Affairs" on our website

You wish to travel to another country during your Stay in Suriname.
If during your stay in Suriname, you have planned another trip, you need a multiple entry visa. To apply for this kind of visa you there are special requirements. (please consult "Consular Affairs": Visa Info. - Supporting documents). As of 25th November 2011 some nationalities also have the possibility to travel to Suriname on a Tourist card (see our homepage for information).

The expiry date of your visa is printed on your visa sticker. You can use the visa to enter Suriname starting from the date of issue printed left above in your visa until the expiry date, right above. A Visa does not determine the length of stay permitted. On arrival the a short term stay is granted by the Immigration in Suriname.

No, if you stay less than 30 days
Yes, if you stay more than 30 days. Before the 30th day please report to the Department for Alien Registration, Ministry of Justice and Police, presenting your passport and your valid flight ticket. Address: Mr.J.Lachmonstraat 166-168 (Ground floor of the building of the Ministry of Public Works).

 No, it is not possible. If you wish to stay longer than 90 days and you are not of Surinamese origin, you have to apply for a "Authorization for Temporary Stay ("MKV") three months in advance. For more information please consult "Consular Affairs".

the name of the person where you will be staying and the address or the contact  person and address in case of business, internship, etc. or the name of hotel/guesthouse where one will be staying

No, your passport has to be valid at least (minimum) 6 months on arrival. You may travel on an emergency passport with a validity of 6 months.

note:
This does not apply to holders of a Surinamese passport or people with proof of (a valid) residence (permit for) in Suriname.

In the list of Travel agencies, you also have the option to choose for "losse aanvraag" (individual request).

You can also apply for an e-visa through https://suriname.vfsevisa.com (Note: you would have to pay with a credit card)

If the 1st form is not submitted, it will automatically be cancelled by the system after 10 days.

In short a)

  1. you are not of Surinamese origin and will not stay in Suriname longer than 90 days. You should apply for a short term visa (KTV);
  2. you are not of Surinamese origin and you want to stay in Suriname longer than 90 days. You have to apply for a Authorization for Temporary Stay;
  3. you are of Surinamese origin and will not stay in Suriname longer than 90 days. You can apply for a visa;
  4. you are of Surinamese origin and you intend to stay in Suriname longer than 90 days. You may travel to Suriname on a visa and remain there for 6 (six) months maximum (without a residence permit). Please return to our homepage for "Consular Affairs".

 

In het kort komt het hierop neer:

  • U bent niet van Surinaamse origine en wil niet langer dan 90 dagen in Suriname stage lopen.
    U mag een Kort verblijf visum (KTv) aanvragen.
  • u bent niet van Surinaamse origine en u wil langer dan 90 dagen in Suriname verblijven
    U dient een MKV aan te vragen.
  • u bent wel van Surinaamse origine en wil 90 dagen in Suriname stage gaan lopen.
    U mag een visum aanvragen.
  • u bent wel van Surinaamse origine en wil langer dan 90 dagen in Suriname verblijven.
    U mag eerst op een visum naar Suriname afreizen en er maximaal 6 (zes) maanden verblijven (zonder verblijfsvergunning).

Alle informatie is beschikbaar in ons hoofdmenu Consulaire Zaken, met een link naar "Info.Visum"

If you do not have a Dutch scc, , do not make an entry. Leave open.

Yes, if legally married. In that case you may also stay in Suriname for a maximum of 6 months.

No. if you are not married by law. In that case your partner may stay in Suriname for a maximum of 90 days.