Purpose of Travel
Study
You may apply for this Short Stay (MKV) visa if your purpose of travel to Suriname is to pursue studies, internships, training programmes, or scholarship‑based education. This category applies to short‑term academic or educational stays.
Mandatory Documents Required
Passport Cover Page
Clear scanned copy of the passport cover page.
Scan of written or stamped pages of last 3 visits
Certificate of Good Conduct
Police clearance certificate, duly legalised.
Birth certificate (with legalization)
Medical / Health Certificate
Issued by a recognised medical authority within the last three (3) months.
If married/divorced/living together/single/widow, Marriage certificate/divorce papers or partnership contract etc. (with legalization)
Reference / Admission Letter
Official letter issued by the educational institution or sponsoring organisation in Suriname.
ID Card of Referent
Copy of the ID card of the sponsor or guarantor in Suriname.
Student / Internship / Scholarship Letter
Document confirming enrolment, internship placement, or scholarship details.
Valid Travel / Health Insurance
Covering the entire duration of stay.
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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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.