Purpose of Travel
Family Reunion
You may apply for this Short Stay (MKV) visa if you are travelling to Suriname to reunite with immediate family members who are citizens or legal residents of the Republic of Suriname. This category is intended for short stays (> 90 days) based on family relationships.
Mandatory Documents Required
Passport Cover Page
A clear scanned copy of the cover page of the applicant’s passport.
Passport Bio Page
A copy of the passport biodata page showing personal details and photograph.
Scan of written or stamped pages of last 3 visits
Birth Certificate (Legalised)
An official birth certificate of the applicant, duly legalised by the competent authorities.
Certificate of Good Conduct
A police clearance certificate issued by the Police Department, duly legalised.
Medical / Health Certificate
A recent medical report or health certificate issued by a recognised medical authority, not older than three (3) months.
Proof of Financial Means
Recent bank statements or other documents demonstrating sufficient financial means to support the stay in Suriname.
Temporary Stay Permit (If Applicable)
An authenticated copy of the temporary stay permit of the applicant’s country of residence.
Marital / Relationship Status Documents
Marriage certificate, divorce decree, partnership contract, or relevant status documents, duly legalised.
Statement of Guarantor
A signed statement from a guarantor residing in Suriname, applicable if the applicant has insufficient personal funds.
Valid Travel / Health Insurance
Proof of valid insurance covering the full duration of stay in Suriname.
Additional Documents for Children
An authenticated authorization of the parent(s) and a copy of the family book/birth certificate in case of:
- A child (up to 17 years) travelling alone (with legalization)
- A child (up to 17 years) travelling with one of the parents (with consent of the 2nd parent) (with legalization).
A copy of the judicial decision in case if adoption/legal guardianship of a minor (up to 17 years).
Travel / Health Insurance
Proof of valid travel or health insurance covering the full duration of stay in Suriname. This document must be submitted after the MKV has been approved.
The processing time of the eVisa may take up to 72 hours. If your application has exceeded five (5) business days, please contact us.
- The period validity of the E-Visa will be mentioned on the E-Visa. The Single Entry Fee is only valid for one single entry.
- The maximum stay on all visa categories is no longer than 90 days.
- Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of departure from Suriname and should have at least 2 page available for the entry stamp of the Immigration department.
- Your air ticket must be a round trip.
- Your accommodation address in Suriname should be verifiable.
- You should have sufficient means of living to support your stay in Suriname.
"The photograph to be uploaded must be 3x4 cm in size:
Your visa application photograph must meet certain
criteria regarding size and content. Submitting photos
that do not meet these criteria can delay the visa
application process. If your photo does not meet the
requirements, you will have to provide new photographs
before your application can be processed.
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Photograph requirements:
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As soon as you arrive in the Republic of Suriname with the approved E-Visa, follow the steps mentioned below:
- present your passport to the Immigration officer
- present your eVisa/Entry Fee voucher to the Immigration officer
The processing time may take longer during the
closures.
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When you arrive, you will need to clear the Immigration and Customs procedures. Please completely fill out the online Immigration and Customs form (ICF form) and present it to the Immigration officer.