Visa Requirements

Tourist Visa

1. 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.
2. ONE fully completed and signed Suriname Visa Applications
3. ONE passport photographs
4. Copy of round trip tickets or itinerary
5. • For children below 18 years of age: The followings documents are required to support the visa application of a child to enter Suriname:
   1. Birth Certificate showing the names of both parents;
   2. Photocopy of legal documents pertaining to custody, where, when, if applicable;
   3. Legalized letter of consent:
      1. If child is travelling with one parent, the letter of consent authorizing travel must be legalized by the other parent;
      2. If child is travelling alone or without either parent, a notarized the letter of consent from both parents permitting travel;
   4. Death Certificate, in case one or both parents are deceased.

Business Visa

1. 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.
2. ONE fully completed and signed Suriname Visa Applications
3. ONE passport photographs
4. Copy of round trip tickets or itinerary
5. 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:
   1. state the nature of business to be performed;
   2. include the name and address of the company to be visited;
   3. guarantee sufficient financial support during visit; and
   4. 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:

1. Antigua and Barbuda
2. Bahamas
3. Barbados
4. Belize
5. Brazil
6. Chile
7. Costa Rica for holders of diplomatic and official passports only
8. Colombia for holders of diplomatic and official passports only
9. Cuba for holders of diplomatic and official passports only
10. Dominica
11. Philippines
12. Gambia
13. Guyana
14. Grenada
15. Hong Kong
16. Israel
17. Jamaica
18. Japan
19. Malaysia
20. Monserrat
21. Netherlands Antilles
22. St. Kitts and Nevis
23. St. Lucia
24. St. Vincent and the Grenadines
25. Singapore
26. Trinidad and Tobago
27. Venezuela for holders of diplomatic and official passports only
28. 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.