Dutch Embassy in Paramaribo
Embassy 
Netherlands Paramaribo, Suriname
- Address
- Van Roseveltkade 5, Paramaribo
- Phone
- +597 477211
- Website
- netherlandsandyou.nl
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Foreign ministry of the Netherlands: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 11 February 2025
The Dutch embassy in Paramaribo stands at Van Roseveltkade 5, Paramaribo, in Paramaribo, the capital of Suriname. The Netherlands requires Surinamese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Opening hours
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Suriname
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Independence Day
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Christmas Day
Public holidays in the Netherlands
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
Netherlands visa for Surinamese citizens
SurinameNetherlands Visa required Netherlands visa for citizens of Suriname
NetherlandsSuriname Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Suriname visa for citizens of the Netherlands
The Netherlands requires Surinamese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. Whether the Dutch embassy in Paramaribo takes applications itself or through a visa centre is set out on its official website.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 19,851 | 16,613 | 3,049 | 15.5% | 45.7% |
| 2024 | 20,565 | 16,879 | 3,445 | 16.9% | 46.1% |
| 2025 | 20,949 | 18,296 | 2,551 | 12.2% | 41.7% |
2025 figures: 20,949 short-stay Schengen visa applications were lodged at the Netherlands’ embassy in Paramaribo, and 18,296 visas were issued. 2,551 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 12.2%. The refusal rate fell by 4.7 points from 16.9% in 2024. The number of applications was almost unchanged (20,565 in 2024).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 12.2% (2025) to 16.9% (2024).
Across all Schengen consulates in Suriname, 12.1% of applications were refused in 2025; the Netherlands’ rate worldwide was 17.7%. The Netherlands received the largest number of applications of the 2 Schengen states represented here.
41.7% of the visas issued here were multiple-entry visas, valid for several trips. The statistics count applications, not people, and include every nationality that applies here, not only citizens of Suriname.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
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Embassy of Guyana in ParamariboHenck Arronstraat 82, Paramaribo
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Honorary Consulate of Germany in Paramaribo (Domineestraat)Domineestraat 36-38, Paramaribo
The Netherlands’ other missions in Suriname
The Dutch embassy in Paramaribo is the only mission of the Netherlands in Suriname on record. Suriname in turn has 2 missions in the Netherlands, its embassy being in The Hague.
Good to know
About the Dutch embassy in Paramaribo
It appears in official lists as Embassy of the Netherlands in Paramaribo.
Address and contact
Address: Van Roseveltkade 5, Paramaribo. The record for the Dutch embassy in Paramaribo includes a phone number and an official website.
Dutch citizens travelling to Suriname
Before flying to Suriname, Dutch citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.
When the Dutch embassy in Paramaribo is closed
The Dutch embassy in Paramaribo closes on Suriname’s public holidays, the next being Independence Day on Wednesday 25 November 2026 and Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on holidays of the Netherlands such as Christmas Day (Eerste Kerstdag) on Friday 25 December 2026.
Before visiting the Dutch embassy in Paramaribo
Current procedures for the Dutch embassy in Paramaribo, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the Dutch embassy in Paramaribo
The Dutch embassy in Paramaribo has 5 other foreign missions within 1 km.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Dutch Embassy in Paramaribo?
The Dutch embassy in Paramaribo is at Van Roseveltkade 5, Paramaribo.
When is the Dutch Embassy in Paramaribo closed?
The Dutch embassy in Paramaribo closes on Suriname’s public holidays, the next being Independence Day on Wednesday 25 November 2026, and usually on the national day of the Netherlands.
Do Surinamese citizens need a visa for the Netherlands?
The Netherlands requires Surinamese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
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