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Suriname visas

Suriname family visa

Most travellers can visit family or friends without a visa for up to 90 days. An entry fee usually applies.

Ways to get a Suriname family visa

  1. Visa-free visit to family or friends

    No visa needed

    Citizens covered by the general visa exemption can visit family or friends. Citizens subject to the online visa requirement or entry ban are excluded, except qualifying Dominican Republic citizens.

    Stay
    Up to 90 days.
    Fee
    USD 50 or EUR 50 entry fee, unless exempt.
    1. Check whether you qualify for entry without a visa.
    2. Pay the entry fee online before arrival unless exempt.

  2. Family or friends visit with a Schengen or United States visa

    No visa needed

    Citizens of the Dominican Republic qualify if they hold a valid visa issued by a Schengen Area member state or the United States.

    Stay
    Up to 90 days.
    Fee
    USD 50 or EUR 50 entry fee, unless exempt.

    Passports that qualify (1)

    1. Hold a valid visa issued by a Schengen Area member state or the United States.
    2. Pay the entry fee online before arrival unless exempt.

Who needs it

Citizens of the 21 countries subject to the online visa requirement need an online visa, unless the stated exception for Dominican Republic citizens applies.

Who doesn't

Most other citizens can visit family or friends without a visa for up to 90 days.

How to apply

  1. Check whether you qualify for a visit without a visa.
  2. Pay the entry fee online before arrival unless exempt.

What to bring

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months.

Good to know

  • The general visa exemption covers visits to family or friends.
  • Pay the entry fee online before arrival unless exempt.
  • No separate spouse, dependant or family residence visa is described.
  • The entry-fee exemptions listed under tourist entry also apply.
  • Entry is refused to Haitian citizens.

Questions

Do I need a family visa for Suriname?

Citizens of the 21 countries subject to the online visa requirement need an online visa, unless the stated exception for Dominican Republic citizens applies. Most other citizens can visit family or friends without a visa for up to 90 days.

What are the ways to get a family visa for Suriname?

There are 2 options: Visa-free visit to family or friends (no visa at all); Family or friends visit with a Schengen or United States visa (no visa at all).

Who can go to Suriname without a family visa?

Citizens covered by the general visa exemption can visit family or friends. Citizens subject to the online visa requirement or entry ban are excluded, except qualifying Dominican Republic citizens. Citizens of the Dominican Republic qualify if they hold a valid visa issued by a Schengen Area member state or the United States.

How long can I stay on a Suriname family visa?

Up to 90 days under the general visa exemption.

How much does a Suriname family visa cost?

USD 50 or EUR 50 entry fee, unless exempt.

What documents do I need for a Suriname family visa?

Passport valid for at least 6 months..

How do I apply for a Suriname family visa?

1. 1. Check whether you qualify for a visit without a visa. 2. 2. Pay the entry fee online before arrival unless exempt.

What rules do I have to follow on a Suriname family visa?

The general visa exemption covers visits to family or friends. Pay the entry fee online before arrival unless exempt.

Does my passport change whether I need a family visa for Suriname?

Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the Suriname visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.

Can a family visa for Suriname be refused?

Yes. Officials can refuse a visa or entry, even after you apply. Give true answers, bring the documents asked for, and keep proof of your onward trip and money.

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