TOURIST REQUIREMENTS
- Copy of front cover of passport- can be e-mailed in JPEG or PDF formats
- Color copy of US passport information page- can be e-mailed in JPEG of PDF formats
- One passport photo- can be e-mailed in JPEG format only
- One visa application form (click here to download)
- One AVS Order Form (click here to download)
- Copy of round trip itinerary
- Copy of hotel reservation
- For private visits: copy of invitation letter from an individual in Suriname AND a copy of their ID or passport
- Copy of Green Card for non-US citizens
BUSINESS REQUIREMENTS
- Copy of front cover of passport- can be e-mailed in JPEG or PDF formats
- Color copy of US passport information page- can be e-mailed in JPEG of PDF formats
- One passport photo- can be e-mailed in JPEG format only
- One visa application form (click here to download)
- One AVS Order Form (click here to download)
- Copy of letter of invitation from a company in Suriname
- Copy of Extract/Certificate of the Chamber of Commerce & Industry (not older than 6 months)
- Copy of flight itinerary
- Copy of Green Card for non-US citizens
APPROVAL NOTICE WILL BE E-MAILED TO YOU IN 3-5 DAYS
| Embassy Fees | Regular Processing: 3-5 days |
| Tourist visa (single entry valid for 3mo) | $160.00 |
| Business visa (single entry valid for 2mo) | $180.00 |
| Tourist or business visa (valid for up to 5yr)- US citizens only | $180.00 |
| AVS Service Fees | Regular Processing: 3-5 days |
| Tourist or business (single entry) | $150.00 |
| Tourist or business (multiple entry up to 5yr) | $250.00 |
| Trip Registration (optional) | $15.00 |
Quick facts about e-visas to Suriname:
--Suriname visas for US citizens are electronic
--US citizens qualify for tourist & business e-visas with the validity of 5yr multiple entry, but cal also apply for 3mo tourist visa or 2mo business visa
--All Suriname visas are valid from the date of issuance
--AVS can process visas for all applicants nationwide regardless of jurisdiction
--For non-US citizens- not all nationalities are eligible for e-visas. Please call our office to confirm: 313-922-8860
--Please note, originals are not required for e-visas. Everything is done by e-mail
STEP 2: CALCULATE FEES (Embassy fees + AVS Service Fees)
SURINAME E-VISAS
STEP 4: RECEIVE VISA APPROVAL BY E-MAIL
*Please include our service fee and return delivery payment or a completed air bill. Incomplete payment, incomplete applications or documents and wrong application form will cause a delay in processing the above visa application.
** The service fees are non-refundable, once we receive your documents and start processing them. Embassy fees are non-refundable once your paperwork is submitted to the Embassy. Due to the high volume of applications being submitted, the processing times may be delayed by the Passport Agency and any Embassy. While such situations are beyond our control, we will do everything possible to accommodate your trip and will notify you immediately to let you know about the status of your application.
STEP 1: GATHER THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS
STEP 3: E-MAIL COPIES OF ALL DOCUMENTS IN STEP 1 FOR PROCESSING
COVID-19 UPDATE:Suriname has resumed issuing visas. Please follow instructions below.
TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS: click here
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Copies of all documents including passport copy must be e-mailed to us for processing. Original documents are not required. Visa approval will be e-mailed to you in 3-5 days. You will travel to Suriname with a printed copy of the approval notice and your passport will be stamped upon arrival at the airport in Suriname.
AMERICAN VISA SERVICE