The electronic visa system in Suriname, which was implemented in 2019, has made it possible for foreign nationals who require a visa to enter the country to apply for a visa electronically.
Suriname e-Visa is issued for short-term activities, such as tourism, business, and transit.
Which Countries Can Apply for Suriname e-Visa?
The following countries can apply for an e-Visa to Suriname:
- Afghanistan
- Albania
- Algeria
- Andorra
- Angola
- Armenia
- Australia
- Austria
- Azerbaijan
- Bahrain
- Bangladesh
- Belarus
- Belgium
- Benin
- Bhutan
- Bolivia
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Botswana
- Brunei
- Bulgaria
- Burkina Faso
- Burundi
- Cambodia
- Cameroon
- Canada
- Cabo Verde
- Central African Republic
- Chad
- Comoros
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Republic of the Congo
- Cote d’Ivoire
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czech Republic
- Djibouti
- Dominican Republic
- East Timor
- Egypt
- El Salvador
- Equatorial Guinea
- Eritrea
- Ethiopia
- Fiji
- Finland
- France
- Gabon
- Gambia, The
- Georgia
- Germany
- Greece
- Guatemala
- Guinea
- Guinea-Bissau
- Haiti
- Honduras
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Indonesia
- Iran
- Iraq
- Ireland
- Italy
- Jordan
- Kazakhstan
- Kenya
- Kiribati
- Kosovo
- Kuwait
- Kyrgyzstan
- Laos
- Latvia
- Lebanon
- Lesotho
- Liberia
- Libya
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Macau
- Madagascar
- Malawi
- Maldives
- Mali
- Malta
- Marshall Islands
- Mauritania
- Mauritius
- Micronesia
- Moldova
- Monaco
- Mongolia
- Montenegro
- Mozambique
- Myanmar
- Namibia
- Nauru
- Nepal
- Netherlands
- New Zealand
- Nicaragua
- Niger
- Nigeria
- North Korea
- North Macedonia
- Norway
- Oman
- Pakistan
- Palau
- Palestinian Territories
- Panama
- Papua New Guinea
- Paraguay
- Poland
- Portugal
- Qatar
- Romania
- Rwanda
- Samoa
- San Marino
- Sao Tome and Principe
- Saudi Arabia
- Senegal
- Seychelles
- Sierra Leone
- Singapore
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Solomon Islands
- Somalia
- South Africa
- South Korea
- South Sudan
- Spain
- Sri Lanka
- Sudan
- Swaziland
- Switzerland
- Syria
- Taiwan
- Tajikistan
- Tanzania
- Thailand
- Togo
- Tonga
- Tunisia
- Turkey
- Turkmenistan
- Tuvalu
- Uganda
- Ukraine
- United Arab Emirates
- United States of America
- United Kingdom
- Uzbekistan
- Vanuatu
- Vatican City
- Vietnam
- Yemen
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
Other countries:
- Chile (Visa waiver for holders of all passport types, for a maximum stay of 90 days).
- China (Visa waiver for a maximum stay of 30 days for all passport holders)
- Colombia (Visa exemption for holders of Diplomatic-, Service, and Official Passports)
- Costa Rica (Visa exemption for holders of Diplomatic Passports)
- Cuba (Visa exemption for holders of Diplomatic, Service, and Official Passports)
- Denmark (Visa exemption for holders of National Passports)
- Ecuador (Visa exemption for holders of Diplomatic, Service, and Official Passports)
- Estonia (Visa waiver for diplomatic passport holders only, for a maximum stay of 90 days)
- Ghana (Visa exemption for holders of Diplomatic and Official Passports)
- Hong Kong (visa exemption for holders of Diplomatic, Service-, and National Passports)
- India (Visa exemption for holders of Diplomatic-, Service, and Official Passports)
- Japan (Visa exemption for holders of Diplomatic, Service Passports while visa waiver for upto 90 days stay for other passport holders)
- Malaysia (visa waiver for 30 days stay – touristic purposes)
- Mexico (Visa waiver for holders of diplomatic and official passports)
- Morocco (Visa waiver for holders of Diplomatic, Service, Official and Special passports)
- Peru (Visa waiver for holders of diplomatic, special and official passports, for a maximum stay of 90 days)
- Philippines (visa waiver for 30 days stay – touristic purposes)
- Sweden (Visa exemption for holders of National Passports)
- Serbia (Visa waiver for 30 days stay only)
- Uruguay (Visa exemption for holders of Diplomatic-, Service, and Official Passports)
- Venezuela (Visa exemption for Diplomatic Passports)
Countries below can apply for e-Tourist Card:
- Austria
- Belgium
- Bolivia
- Canada
- Chile
- China
- Colombia
- Costa Rica
- Cuba
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Dominican Republic
- Ecuador
- El Salvador
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Guatemala
- Honduras
- Hungary
- Iceland
- India
- Indonesia
- Italy
- Latvia
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Malta
- Mexico
- Netherlands
- Nicaragua
- Norway
- Panama
- Paraguay
- Peru (Visa waiver for holders of diplomatic, special and official passports, for a maximum stay of 90 days)
- Portugal
- Serbia
- Singapore
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Turkey
- United Arab Emirates
- United Kingdom and Northern Ireland
- United States of America
- Uruguay
- Venezuela
*This card allows you to stay in Suriname for up to 90 days for tourism purposes only.
How to Apply for a Suriname e-Visa?
The application process is as follows:
- Access the official website of Suriname e-Visa. This is the only authorized website to issue a Suriname e-Visa.
- Register your account. Provide your personal information, upload all necessary documents, and sign up on the website.
- Fill in the application form. This includes writing down all personal information, such as country or region. If you have dual citizenship, you must select the nationality of the passport which you will use to travel. Otherwise, your e-Tourist card will be invalid.
- Write down your passport details. Next, you must fill in information about your passport.
- Pay the application fee. Once you have filled out all information, you have to pay the application fee. You can pay the fee using a Master Card, Visa, and Maestro credit/debit card. The card does not have to be in your name. Ensure that the card you use to pay the application fee has a ‘3D Secure System’ and allows you to make international payments.
- Download your e-Tourist Card. If your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an email with an approved e-Tourist Card code.
How Will I Receive My Suriname e-Visa?
You will receive your Suriname e-Visa at your email address. You will receive a PDF file that holds the decision about your visa application.
Do I Have to Print Out the Suriname e-Visa When I Travel?
Yes, you do. Download and print out the e-Tourist card. It is also recommended that you keep a copy of the PDF file on your smartphone or tablet.
What Documents Do I Need for a Suriname e-Visa?
Make sure you have the following documents when you apply for an e-Visa to Suriname:
- Your passport. The passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date you plan to arrive in Suriname. The passport must have at least 1 blank page.
- Passport biographical page. You must upload a copy of your passport bio page.
- One photograph. You must provide a photograph of yourself. Photo size: 3x4cm.
- Flight return ticket. You must provide a copy of the flight return ticket. The ticket must show a round trip for no longer than 90 days.
- Travel itinerary. You are required to submit a schedule of events relating to your visit to Suriname.
- Accommodation details. Your accommodation address when in Suriname will be verified.
- Sufficient financial means. You must provide that you have sufficient funds to support yourself once you are in Suriname.
You might be required to submit additional documentation. For example, if the application is being completed on behalf of a minor, their birth certificate is mandatory. In case you are required to provide other documents, you must do it within 30 days.
How Much Does the Suriname e-Visa Cost?
Visa fees are as follows:
| Tourist Card Fee | $40 USD |
| Service Fee | $14 USD |
As applications are made through the VFS website, you are also subject to a service fee. Visa fees are non-refundable.
How Long Does the Suriname e-Visa Take to Process?
72 hours. You will receive your visa in 3 days after you have successfully submitted your application and it has been approved.
How Long Is the Suriname e-Visa Valid For?
The Suriname e-Visa is valid for 90 days only.
Can the Suriname e-Visa Be Extended?
No. If you wish to stay longer, you must leave the country and apply again. Suriname e-Visa cannot be extended.
Can I Check the Status of My Visa Application Online?
Yes, you can. You can track the status of your application through the official VFS website. All that you need is your passport number and date of birth.
Do I Need to Obtain a Separate e-Visa for People Accompanying Me?
Yes, each individual traveling to Suriname needs to have a separate e-Visa. This includes both infants and children.