Suriname
Belgium
Belgium visa for Surinamese citizens
Entry requirement
Surinamese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Belgium.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Belgium visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Belgium visa?
Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any rolling 180-day period across the Schengen area
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- The consulate normally decides within 15 calendar days of a complete application; in individual cases this can be extended up to 45 days.
For the tourist visa, Belgium’s official sources give a standard fee of €90, and applications are made on visaonweb.diplomatie.be. Processing time, as Belgium states it: The consulate normally decides within 15 calendar days of a complete application; in individual cases this can be extended up to 45 days. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any rolling 180-day period across the Schengen area.
Where to apply in Suriname
Belgium has no embassy or consulate in Suriname on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Belgian citizens travelling to Suriname
BelgiumSuriname Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Suriname visa for citizens of Belgium
Travel advice for Belgium
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from Suriname to Belgium, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Belgium at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 22 July 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Belgium (updated 17 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Belgium (updated 28 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Surinamese citizens can stay in Belgium
How long Surinamese citizens may stay in Belgium is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Surinamese citizens apply
Belgium has no embassy or career consulate in Suriname. Surinamese citizens apply through a mission of Belgium accredited to Suriname from abroad, or through another Schengen state that represents Belgium for visas; the official visa portal of Belgium names the right place.
Belgium and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Belgium lets Surinamese citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Belgium when it is the main destination of the trip.
Belgium’s neighbours for Surinamese citizens
Germany, the Netherlands, Luxembourg and France require Surinamese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Belgian citizens travelling to Suriname
Belgian citizens do not need a visa for Suriname, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Surinamese citizens need a visa for Belgium?
Surinamese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Belgium.
Is there an embassy of Belgium in Suriname?
No. Belgium has no embassy in Suriname.
How much does the Belgium tourist visa cost?
Belgium’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: The consulate normally decides within 15 calendar days of a complete application; in individual cases this can be extended up to 45 days.
Do Belgian citizens need a visa for Suriname?
Belgian citizens do not need a visa for Suriname, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 90 days.
Can Surinamese citizens enter Belgium visa-free?
No; Surinamese citizens need a visa for Belgium obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.