How to Apply for a Visa for the Republic of Suriname

 

In case one is in the possession of a valid UK, USA or Schengen visa, or has earlier traveled to Suriname, a business or tourist single entry visa for Suriname will be granted on the same day of application.

 

If the above requirement has not been met, please have one’s counterpart or host apply for the visa at the Consular Section, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Henck Arronstraat 23-25, Paramaribo, with the applicant’s passport copy and other relevant documents.

 

Applications can also be made at the Embassy. In that case the process time may take longer, as they will have to be sent to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Suriname for approval. An administration fee amounting to Rs 500/- will be charged in this case.

 

Transit Visa applications are invariably submitted to the Embassy, which are forwarded to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Suriname.ION OF

 

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs sends an approval to the Embassy as soon as the verification has been completed. The visa is collected on the same day of the application at the Embassy.

 

Please submit the documents listed below for visa application:

1. A filled out application form with two identical passport size photographs. The application form can be downloaded from this website

2. A travel plan of the applicant (itinerary).

3. A travel Insurance Policy.

4. A copy of the valid UK, USA or Schengen visa (if applicable).

5. A health certificate from an authorized hospital/doctor stating that the applicant is not suffering from the following diseases:

·       HIV-AIDS

·       Leprosy

·       Veneral Diseases

·       Tuberculosis

·       Hepatitis B

·       And other contagious diseases

 

Visa application timings:

 

Submission: 9.00 - 11.00 a.m

Collection :  14.30- 15.30 p.m

 

 

 

 

Visa Charges:

 

·       Administration fee for applications for transit visa – Rs 500/-

·       Diplomatic and Official visas are issued for 3 months with multiple entries, and are free of charge.

 

Note: Visa fees can also be paid by demand draft in favour of the Embassy of the Republic of Suriname, New Delhi.

 

For information on a stay extending for more than 3 months, please, kindly click on the link, “Authorization for Temporary Stay”(MKV). The application form and other requirements are listed here.

 

Note: The Administration charges for MKV are Rs 1000/-

 

 

 

 

Last Updated : July 2009