Entry Fee
Single Entry
Starting from July 01, 2022 travelers wishing to visit Suriname for Tourism purposes, will be required to pay the Entry Fee to be admitted to the territory of the Republic of Suriname.
Effective May 1, 2023, the Republic of Suriname has reinstated the visa requirement for visitors from 21 countries.
The countries affected by this change include Afghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Egypt, Eritrea, Ghana, India, Cameroon, Kenya, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Syria, Tunisia, Venezuela, Zambia, and South Africa.
Individuals holding passports from these nations are now obligated to obtain a visa prior to their travel to Suriname.
It is important to note that the visa application process is subject to meticulous scrutiny and may take longer than 72 hours. Therefore, it is strongly advised to submit the visa application well in advance of the intended travel dates.
Excluded for payment Entry Fee
- Holders of a passport from Vatican City
- Holders of passports from CARICOM countries
- Holders of a Diplomatic and Service passports
- Holders of UN Laissez passer
- Holders of a PSA document or PSA card
- Those with a still valid visa
- Residents of Suriname
You will need to upload a copy of your (travelers) passport to complete the Entry Fee application. Persons in transit who want to leave the airport mus have a transit visa and do not pay the Entry Fee. Persons who are in transit and do not leave the airport, do not need a visa and do not pay the Entry Fee.
Please note that childeren aged 0-2 are exempt from paying any form of Entry Fee.
The Entry Fee is USD 50 or EUR 50.
The VFS service fee is USD 8 or EUR 8.
After you pay the E-Visa or Entry Fee fee, you will receive an e-mail with payment confirmation details along with a reference number and copy of your visa application form.
You can only pay the fees using a MasterCard, Visa and Maestro credit/debit card. It is not necessary for the card to be under your name. Make sure that your card is “3D Secure Card” and is enabled to make international transactions.
The E-Visa or Entry Fee fee can be paid only in American Dollars (US$) and Euro (€).
| Application Type | Validity | Maximum Duration of Stay |
Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry Fee | None | 90 days | USD 50 | EUR 50 |