Visa Requirements
Tourist Visa
- A valid, signed US passport. The passport must have at least 6 months remaining after the completion of your stay in Suriname, and contain at least one blank visa page.
- ONE fully completed and signed Suriname Visa Applications
- ONE passport photographs
- Copy of round trip tickets or itinerary
- For children below 18 years of age: The followings documents are required to support the visa application of a child to enter Suriname:
- Birth Certificate showing the names of both parents;
- Photocopy of legal documents pertaining to custody, where, when, if applicable;
- Legalized letter of consent:
- If child is travelling with one parent, the letter of consent authorizing travel must be legalized by the other parent;
- If child is travelling alone or without either parent, a notarized the letter of consent from both parents permitting travel;
- Death Certificate, in case one or both parents are deceased.
Business Visa
- A valid, signed US passport. The passport must have at least 6 months remaining after the completion of your stay in Suriname, and contain at least one blank visa page.
- ONE fully completed and signed Suriname Visa Applications
- ONE passport photographs
- Copy of round trip tickets or itinerary
- A business letter of introduction and financial responsibility is required to be typed on your company letterhead and addressed to: Embassy of Suriname, Visa Section, Washington, DC. This letter must be signed by a company officer other than the traveler, and should:
- state the nature of business to be performed;
- include the name and address of the company to be visited;
- guarantee sufficient financial support during visit; and
- guarantee return transportation to the US for the applicant.
Fees
In addition to the standard Iratex fees, the following consular fees apply:
US Passport Holders Tourist Visa up to 5 (five) years Multiple Entries: $100.00 Business Visa up to 5 (five) years Multiple Entries: $100.00 Official/Service Visa – Gratis Diplomatic Visa – Gratis
NON-US PASSPORT HOLDERS FROM COUNTRIES FOR WHOM A VISA IS REQUIRED:
Effective Immediately
Tourist visa: 2 months (Multiple Entries) US$ 45.00 3 months (Multiple Entries) US$ 90.00 6 months (Multiple Entries) US$ 135.00 12 months (Multiple Entries) US$ 210.00 *3 years (Multiple Entries) US$ 200.00 * This type of visa can only be issued to applicants who are foreigners of Surinamese origin. Business Visa: 2 months (Multiple Entries) US$ 60.00 24 months (Multiple Entries) US$ 360.00 Diplomatic and Official Passport Holders – Gratis
FEES CHARGED FOR OTHER TYPES OF VISA
Transit visa: Valid for 3 (three) days – US$ 15 (A travel itinerary must be provided) Diplomatic visa – Gratis Official/Service visa – Gratis
COUNTRIES THAT DO NOT NEED A VISA TO ENTER SURINAME:
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Bahamas
- Barbados
- Belize
- Brazil
- Chile
- Costa Rica for holders of diplomatic and official passports only
- Colombia for holders of diplomatic and official passports only
- Cuba for holders of diplomatic and official passports only
- Dominica
- Philippines
- Gambia
- Guyana
- Grenada
- Hong Kong
- Israel
- Jamaica
- Japan
- Malaysia
- Monserrat
- Netherlands Antilles
- St. Kitts and Nevis
- St. Lucia
- St. Vincent and the Grenadines
- Singapore
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Venezuela for holders of diplomatic and official passports only
- South Korea
Visa Information
The Suriname tourist or business visa is usually issued for multiple entry for a period of one year from date of issue, provided the passport remains valid, and for stay not to exceed 3 months.