Suriname business visa

The visa abolition of 1 July 2022 allows visa-free travel only for tourism and family visits. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, people who wish to travel to Suriname for internships, business or work-related visits remain subject to the visa requirement. This also applies to nationals who can visit as tourists with the Entry Fee.

The online portal reads the passport bio-data page with OCR and asks for a recent photo no older than six months, an email address verified with a one-time password and the supporting documents for the purpose of the visit, followed by online payment by card or iDeal. The Ministry's pages reviewed do not publish the business visa fee.

Business visa applications are made exclusively online through the official Suriname e-visa application run by VFS Global. For internships and work-related purposes for a period longer than three months, applicants can go to one of Suriname's representations abroad, or apply online by choosing the short-stay option on the same portal.

The Ministry reminds travellers that visa-required passengers without a valid visa must not be checked in or boarded by airlines, under the Aliens Decree of 12 September 1995.

For advice and assistance with visa applications, VFS Global's customer service desk can be reached at +597 473822 in Suriname, +31 203 690 855 in the Netherlands and +1 929 214 1755 in the United States, or through the live chat on the portal. The Ministry advises travellers to check the entry conditions before travelling, through the government website, Surinamese embassies and consulates or VFS Global.