Suriname
Netherlands
Netherlands visa for Surinamese citizens
Entry requirement
The Netherlands requires Surinamese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Netherlands visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at netherlandsandyou.nl
Which Netherlands visa?
Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Usually within 15 days, up to 45 days in individual cases. You receive an e-mail when processing ends; it does not say whether the visa was granted.
All visa types for the Netherlands
The Netherlands’ tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is consular.mfaservices.nl. Processing time, as the Netherlands states it: Usually within 15 days, up to 45 days in individual cases. You receive an e-mail when processing ends; it does not say whether the visa was granted. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Dutch missions in Suriname
- Embassy of the Netherlands in Paramaribo
Van Roseveltkade 5, Paramaribo
The Netherlands has 1 mission in Suriname, with its embassy in Paramaribo.
Netherlands: visa decisions in Suriname
| 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% |
In 2025, the Netherlands’ embassy and consulates in Suriname (Paramaribo) received 20,949 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 18,296. The refusal rate was 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).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 12.1% of the applications lodged in Suriname that year. the Netherlands’ consulates worldwide refused 17.7%. The Netherlands was the most applied-for Schengen state in Suriname.
You apply to the Schengen state that is your main destination (the longest stay or the main purpose; the state of first entry only when there is none), so a lower rate elsewhere is no reason to apply there. The figures cover applications lodged in Suriname, by any nationality: mostly citizens, but also residents from other countries.
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
Dutch citizens travelling to Suriname
NetherlandsSuriname Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Suriname visa for citizens of the Netherlands
Travel advice for the Netherlands
- 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.
For a trip from Suriname to the Netherlands, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates the Netherlands at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 17 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to the Netherlands (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the Netherlands (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Surinamese citizens can stay in the Netherlands
How long Surinamese citizens may stay in the Netherlands is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Surinamese citizens apply
In Suriname, applications go to the Dutch embassy in Paramaribo, or to a visa centre acting for the Netherlands; fees, documents and processing times are published by the Netherlands.
the Netherlands and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by the Netherlands lets Surinamese citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to the Netherlands when it is the main destination of the trip.
The Netherlands’ neighbours for Surinamese citizens
Germany and Belgium require Surinamese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Dutch citizens travelling to Suriname
Before flying to Suriname, Dutch citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.
Frequently asked questions
Do Surinamese citizens need a visa for the Netherlands?
The Netherlands requires Surinamese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Dutch embassy in Suriname?
The Dutch embassy in Suriname is in Paramaribo.
How much does the Netherlands tourist visa cost?
The Netherlands’ official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually within 15 days, up to 45 days in individual cases. You receive an e-mail when processing ends; it does not say whether the visa was granted.
Do Dutch citizens need a visa for Suriname?
Before flying to Suriname, Dutch citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.
Can Surinamese citizens enter the Netherlands visa-free?
No; Surinamese citizens need a visa for the Netherlands 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.