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Documents required for Suriname Visa
Common Documents required for Suriname Visa:
- Original Passport with at least 6 months validity and minimum 3 blank pages + all old passports if any
- Visa Application form: completed and signed
- 2 recent photographs: colour photo with white background and matt finish(Photo Specification)
- Personal Covering letter: explaining purpose of travel to the country
- Original Bank Statement: stamped & updated for last 6 months with bank seal
- Income Tax Returns/Form 16: for last 3 years
- Air tickets: proof of return flight tickets from and back to your home country
- Hotel reservation: proof of accommodation for your entire stay
- Travel Itinerary: day-wise plan outlining all elements of the trip
- Travel Insurance: with minimum coverage of EUR 30000 and valid for entire duration of stay
- Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate
- Health Certificate: from an authorized hospital/doctor stating that the applicant is not suffering from the following diseases:
- HIV-AIDS
- Leprosy
- Venereal Diseases
- Tuberculosis
- Hepatitis B
- And other contagious diseases
- Yellow Fever Vaccine
Supporting documents as per your occupation, type of visit:
1. If Employed:
- Leave Sanctioned Certificate: with company seal providing approval for leave
- Salary Slips: of last 3 months
2. If Self Employed:
- Business Proof: Registration License/MOA/Partnership deed
- Company Bank Statement: stamped & updated for last 6 months with bank seal
- Company’s Income Tax Returns: of last 3 years
3. If Retired:
- Retirement Proof: pension book, statement etc
4. If Student
- ID Card: from school, college or institute
5. If Minor
- Birth Certificate showing the names of both parents
- Legalized Letter of Consent (NOC)
- If the child is travelling with one parent, the letter of consent authorizing travel must be legalized by the other parent
- If the child is travelling alone or without either parent, a notarized letter of consent from both parents permitting travel
- Death Certificate: in case one or both parents are deceased
- ID Proof: of parents
6. If Visiting friend or relative
- Invitation letter: stating the relationship with the inviter and purpose of visiting the country
- ID Proof of Inviter: Passport or Resident Permit
- Address Proof of Inviter: Utility bill
7. If Sponsored
- Sponsorship Letter: sponsors need to provide the name of the visitors, what the purpose of the visit is, relationship with the visitors, length of stay, dates of travel & any other additional information if necessary
- ID Proof of Inviter: Passport or Resident Permit
- Address Proof of Inviter: Utility bill
- Proof of Financial Support: updated bank statement, pay slips
8. For Business Visa
- Invitation Letter: from host company stating purpose of trip, business details etc
- Chamber of Commerce: of the inviting company in Suriname
- Business Covering Letter: from Indian company on company letterhead.
Suriname Visa FAQs
This is a travel document of varying formats allowing citizens of India to enter the Republic of Suriname for a stipulated number of days.
With Akbar Travels, the process of applying for a Suriname visa online is easy and seamless. The steps are:
1. Choose your preferred type of Suriname visa based on your travel type.
2. Pay online.
3. Submit your documents through our pick-up & drop service.
4. Receive your visa when approved.
1. Choose your preferred type of Suriname visa based on your travel type.
2. Pay online.
3. Submit your documents through our pick-up & drop service.
4. Receive your visa when approved.
All Indian nationals wishing to enter Suriname must obtain a visa unless he or she is a citizen of one of the eligible visa exempt countries.
You can apply for the visa as early as 2 months before departure or at least 10 working days before your departure at the Suriname Embassy.
For Indians travelling to Suriname, the type of visa depends on the purpose of visit. Tourist visas/ cards are for those travelling to Suriname for sightseeing only, and is valid for 90 days. Business visas are for Indian citizens travelling to Suriname on work or business purposes, and Is valid for upto 90 days.
The expiry date of your visa is printed on your visa sticker. You can use the visa to enter Suriname starting from the date of issue printed left above in your visa until the expiry date, right above. A Visa does not determine the length of stay permitted. On arrival the a short term stay is granted by the Immigration in Suriname. The vadlity is generally issued for up to 3 months.
Your visa is valid from the date your visa was issued. It should not be considered from the date of entry into Suriname.
A Tourist visa is processed at the Embassy/Consulate and can be applied for in advance and from anywhere. It applies to Indian citizens.
Tourist cards are issued for citizens of selective countries only and can be obtained at the Embassy of Suriname or on arrival at J.A.P. International Airport or at the borders in Albina and South Drain, Nickerie.
These cards are only issued for tourism purposes, whereas a tourist visa is issued for several purposes.
Tourist cards are issued for citizens of selective countries only and can be obtained at the Embassy of Suriname or on arrival at J.A.P. International Airport or at the borders in Albina and South Drain, Nickerie.
These cards are only issued for tourism purposes, whereas a tourist visa is issued for several purposes.
No, it is not possible. If you wish to stay longer than 90 days and you are not of Surinamese origin, you have to apply for a "Authorization for Temporary Stay ("MKV") three months in advance.
Applicants must consider a waiting period of a minimum of two weeks.
No, your passport has to be valid at least (minimum) 6 months on arrival. You may travel on an emergency passport with a validity of 6 months.