TRAVEL DOCUMENTS FOR SURINAME

Entry Fee

Citizens of all EU countries who travel to Suriname for tourism or family visits may travel to Suriname without a visa. However, every visitor must have a Entry Fee of USD 50 or € 50 (excl. handling fee € 8). After payment of the Entry Fee, you can stay in Suriname for up to 90 days. The Entry Fee can be online only arrange via the website of Vfs global. Your passport is required for the application. is valid for at least another 6 months from the date of arrival. Your passport must also have at least one blank page remaining for the immigration stamp.

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How do you arrange and pay the Entry Fee?

  • Work from a desktop and use Google Chrome or Firefox as your internet browser (it doesn't work on mobile)
  • Please have a scan/photo of your passport ready to upload (use a file in .jpg size of max. 1MB)
  • Go to https://suriname.vfsevisa.com/suriname/online/home/entry-fee and register with your email address and a password
  • After registration you will receive a confirmation email with an activation link
  • Open the link and start your application. Use your personal information as per your passport. For visa type, enter: Entry Fee (single entry)*
  • After completing and paying for your application, you will receive an Entry Fee voucher (in PDF format) by email. Print the voucher and bring it with you on your trip.
  • Upon arrival in Suriname, a short stay of 30 days will be stamped in the passport upon presentation of the voucher. If one longer than 30 days If you wish to stay, you must have the remaining stay (60 days) stamped at the Immigration Office

* If you visit another country in the meantime, you must choose a Multiple Entry Fee. The cost for a Multiple Entry Fee is USD75 or €75 (excl. handling fee €8).

The payment of the Entry Fee does not apply to:

  • Holders of a Vatican City passport
  • Holders of passports from CARICOM countries
  • Holders of diplomatic and service passports
  • Holders of UN Laissez passer
  • Holders of a PSA document or PSA card
  • Those with a valid visa
  • Resident of Suriname

Visa

People traveling to Suriname for internships, study, business, or work purposes must apply for a visa. An e-visa can also be applied for online via Vfs globalFor internships and work purposes lasting longer than three months, click on 'Short Stay' when applying.

Questions

If you have any questions about the Entry Fee or the e-visa, please contact VFS Global Customer Service, tel: 020 3690855 (Netherlands), email: info.suriname@vfshelpline.com.

People of Surinamese descent

Persons who hold a valid PSA document, do not need to pay an Entry Fee voucher to enter Suriname. A passport is required and must be valid for at least six months upon arrival. For applying for a PSA document, you can find more information on the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Trade & Cooperation.

Traveling with minor children

You'll need additional documents for traveling with minors. This is especially true if you're traveling with a child whose parents or guardians are not accompanying you, or if you're traveling alone with your children. As of June 26, 2012, all children must have a valid passport, and adding an entry to their parents' passports is no longer valid. This regulation stems from changes in European regulations. More information can be found at www.rijksoverheid.nl and on the site of the Military Police about traveling with minor children.