REQUIREMENTS FOR VISA APPLICATION Archives

All applicants :

One visa form
A valid passport ( valid at least 6 months)
One photo; for photo instructions click here

One money order with exact amount
A separate money Order of $ 16 for the return mail
An itinerary from an airline

Business applicants need a letter of invitation from the business in Suriname acting as the referent and one document proofing where the applicants business is based and the branch the business operates in.

Minors ( 0-17) must provide an affidavit ( certified) of no objection from the parents of the child if the child is traveling with someone other than the parents.

Note: Business and Tourist applicants with a passport other than an USA passport or a country on the visa agreement list of Suriname, need to submit their form first and wait 2-3 weeks before submitting their documentation and money-order.
For a list of countries Suriname has a Visa Waiver Agreement with click here

HOW TO APPLY FOR A VISA?

- Step one: Complete and submit online visa form
  You will receive an email from our visa department if we received your application.
- Step two: buy money-order with exact amount of $16 for the return mail
- Step three: check if passport is valid.( 6 months)
- Step four: mail all requirements to the Consulate.

Note: at this stage, do not call the Consulate General. Provide us with a valid email address (mandatory) and you will receive an email with information about your completed form, arrival of your documents and when your visa has been mailed.

Drop Off: applicants can also visit the Consulate for a visa. You can fill out your online application at our office and provide us with your money-order , photo and valid passport. Business applicants and minors need also to submit the required documentation.

HOW DO YOU PAY FOR A VISA?

We accept: money – orders or cashiers checks in exact amount.
We do not accept: personal checks , unwritten money- orders, money- orders not in the name of the applicant and cash.
Note: There are no refunds once your application and money order is submitted.

HOW TO FILL OUT THE MONEY ORDER OR CASHIERS CHECK.

The full name of the applicant must be written in readable neat and clear letters.
The Consular Service you are paying for.
The address of the applicant
For examples click here

SPECIAL CATEGORY VISA: PERMIT FOR TEMPORARY STAY ( M.K.V.)

Foreigners who have the intention to stay in Suriname longer than 3 months can apply for a visa for temporary stay the so called M.K.V
During the process to obtain the M.K.V. visa applicant can not travel to Suriname on a regular tourist visa or a tourist card.
If traveled by business or tourist visa to Suriname one cannot apply for the permit for temporary stay.
Applications can be submitted at the Consulate or send by mail.

REQUIREMENTS: PERMIT FOR TEMPORARY STAY.

- - - Complete and submit online MKV form.
    - - Two recent passport photos of good quality and contrast/ per person.
        
        Copy of all written pages in the passport (Stamps, Visas, etc..).
        
        An original copy of birth certificate with apostil legalization
        
        An original certificate of good conduct with (apostil/ Legalization).
        
        Evidence of exportable benefits and or incomes, bank accounts, pensions, etc.
        
        In case of Internship: copy of training agreement, the original be submitted in Suriname
        
        In case of Volunteer: a confirmation letter or contract from organization
        
        In case of Business: a copy of the employment agreement, employer statement (original should be submitted in Suriname).
        
        Money order or Cashiers check.
        
        Proof of Residence (if applicable)
        
        Proof of Marital Status:
        
        If married/ divorced/single/ widow;
        
        Copy of marriage license/divorce certificate/ proof of widowhood (with apostil legalization)
        
        If cohabitating (partner relationship); proof of cohabitation in the country of origin, e.g: Cooperation Agreement, proof of enrollment.
        
        Authorization by parents and a copy of the marriage certificate:
        –If the minor child is traveling alone;
        –If the minor child is traveling with one parent who jointly exercises parental authority (with Apostil legalization)
        
        In case of Guardianship/ Adoptive Child: a copy of the judicial decision (with apostil/Legalization)
        
        If the applicant does not have sufficient financial resources for their stay in Suriname, a copy of the original Guarantor Statement must be submitted in Suriname.
        
        Proof of medical coverage: a letter from your insurance company stating that you are covered, for the stay period.
        
        A recent Certificate of Health
      Other Details:
      The passport should not be less than six months valid upon arrival in Suriname. The person who has submitted an application, does not qualify for a tourist card, tourist or business visa during the period in which his/her application is pending.
      
      2) PASSPORTS
      
      Passports are very important documents. It is given by a country to their nationals to travel abroad. Since Suriname is part of the Caricom, the Central Civil Authority (C.B.B.) in Paramaribo issues Caricom Passports. Since the costs to make a passport are very high it is mandatory to treat it with the highest concern and keep it always in a safe place. If on vacation keep it at all times with you or put it away in a safe.
      
      Do not: leave it in the car in parking lots , in the lobby of the hotel, do not wash it in the washing machine, don’t give it to your children to play with, do not leave it on the seat of a taxi or bus. Don’t use nail polish near it. An extra fee will be charged in case of stolen or damaged passports. An extra fee will be charged if you do not submit the passport in time for renewal.
      
      You can submit your passport for renewal 6-8 months prior to the expiration date.
      
      WHAT KIND OF PASSPORTS CAN YOU APPLY FOR?
      - Renewal of Passport: expired, lost or damaged.
      - Emergency Passport
      - Business passport
      PASSPORTS REQUIREMENTS
      
      All applicants must have:
      - An application form. Click to download ( Online version coming soon)
      - Two (2) Photo’s . For photo instructions click here
      - A copy of the old passport from cover to cover, the old passport must also be submitted.
      - Birth certificate ( if born in Suriname).
      - Copy of green card if not in possession please submit a letter that notifies of non- possession.
      - A money- order in exact amount
      - A separate money Order of $ 16 for the return mail
      OTHER PASSPORT REQUIREMENTS
      
      If married a certified marriage license. Note: if you are married and want your maiden name (and not the name of your husband) appear in the passport you should submit a written request along with your application.
      - If divorced a certified certificate of divorce
      - If one is deceased a certified deceased certificate
      - If adopted, certified adoption documentation
      - Lost or stolen passport : a certified police report with signature of police officer
      - Damaged passport : a certified letter with explanation how the passport got damaged.
      - Surinamese by naturalization a copy of legal government publication ( so called STAATSBLAD).
      - A copy of Family Book ( so called FAMILIE BOEKJE)
      - Minors (0-17) must submit their own application form. If they can’t write the parents should sign.
      - Surinamese who are married or divorced in the USA have to supply a certified copy with Apostille stams of their marriage or divorce certificate
      - If you were not born in Suriname, please send us a certified copy with Apostille stam of your birth certificate.
      - Please sign in the middle off the square!!!!!
      HOW CAN I APPLY FOR A PASSPORT?
      - STEP ONE: read the information careful. Download the form and fill it out complete.
      - STEP TWO: carefully gather all documentation .
      - STEP THREE: buy a money order with exact amount, get photo’s ( see photo requirements), buy prepaid envelope.
      - STEP FOUR: mail your documentation to the Consulate.
        E-mail address: consularservices@scgmia.com
      HOW DO YOU PAY FOR A PASSPORT?
      - We do accept : money – orders or cashiers checks in exact amount
      - We do not accept: personal checks, unwritten money- orders, money- orders not in the name of the applicant and cash.
      Note: There are no refunds once your application and money order is submitted.
      
      If you were born, married, divorced, or have made any other legal change in your status in Suriname, please provide a regular copy of the change.
      If you were born, married, divorced, or have made any other legal change in your status in any other country except Suriname, please provide a certified copy of the certificate with Apostille stamp.
      
      HOW TO FILL OUT THE MONEY ORDER OR CASHIERS CHECK.
      - The full name of the applicant must be written in readable neat and clear letters.
      - The Consular Service you are paying for.
      - The address of the applicant
      - For examples click here.
      WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR AN EMERGENCY PASSPORT?
      
      By law an emergency passport is only issued in the following cases;
      - Terminal illness of a close family member such as a father, mother , child, sister or brother. A certified physician should submit a paper stating the status of the patient. It is necessary to have a telephone number of the physician so we can verify the case.
      - Death of a close family member as mentioned above. Proper documentation : Death Certificate issued by the Central Civil Authority (CBB) must be submitted
      - When someone is expedited out of the USA. In case of Lost or stolen passport.
      Permission to issue an emergency passport is the discretion of The Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This can take a few days.