# How Much Does a Suriname Visa Cost for Indians in 2026? > Suriname charges Indians USD 60 for a three-month eTourist Visa plus a USD 18 VFS fee. Here is every official eVisa, MKV and permit charge, and what is not refundable. _Published: 2026-10-24 · Reading time: 5 min · Words: 1119_ ## TL;DR Indian ordinary passport holders must buy a Suriname eVisa online: USD 60 (EUR 50) for a three-month multiple-entry eTourist Visa or USD 210 (EUR 175) for one year, plus a USD 18 (EUR 17) VFS service fee. Business eVisas cost USD 100 or USD 360, and all fees are non-refundable. Approved eVisas normally arrive within 72 hours. ## Key takeaways - eTourist Visa: USD 60 / EUR 50 for 3 months or USD 210 / EUR 175 for 1 year, multiple entry, maximum stay 90 days. - Every eVisa and Short Stay (MKV) application adds a USD 18 / EUR 17 VFS service fee. - Infants, minors and adults pay the same fee; visa and service fees are non-refundable. - Indians are not on the Entry Fee list, so the USD 50 Entry Fee does not apply to them. - Processing is up to 72 hours from payment; no official rupee prices are published. **According to Suriname's official VFS Global eVisa portal, an Indian citizen pays USD 60 (EUR 50) for a three-month multiple-entry eTourist Visa, or USD 210 (EUR 175) for one year, plus a USD 18 (EUR 17) VFS service fee. Both fees are paid online and are non-refundable.** ## Article Suriname has no visa counter in India and no visa on arrival, so the online eVisa is the only way for most Indian travellers. All amounts below are as published on the official sources, checked on 2026-10-15. For documents and the full application process, see our Suriname visa guide for Indians. ### How much does each Suriname eVisa cost? The fee depends on the purpose and the validity you choose. The VFS service fee is the same for each application. VisaValidity and entriesMaximum stayVisa feeVFS service feeeTourist Visa (tourism, visiting family or friends)3 months, multiple entry90 daysUSD 60 / EUR 50USD 18 / EUR 17eTourist Visa1 year, multiple entry90 daysUSD 210 / EUR 175USD 18 / EUR 17Business eVisa3 months, multiple entry90 daysUSD 100 / EUR 85USD 18 / EUR 17Business eVisa5 years, multiple entry90 daysUSD 360 / EUR 305USD 18 / EUR 17Transit eVisaValid 3 days, single entryNot statedUSD 15 / EUR 10USD 18 / EUR 17Short Stay (MKV): labour, study, family reunion, medical and others3 months, single entry90 daysUSD 45 / EUR 40USD 18 / EUR 17The one-year eTourist Visa makes sense only if you plan several trips. Each stay is still capped at 90 days, whichever validity you buy. ### Why do Indians pay for an eVisa and not the Entry Fee? Suriname runs three separate schemes, and Indian ordinary passports fall under only one of them. - eVisa (eTourist Visa): India is on the portal's eVisa country list. This is your category. - Entry Fee: USD 50 (Euro 50), effective 15 May 2024, for nationalities on the Entry Fee list. India is not on that list. - eTourist Card: only for nationals of Cuba, the Dominican Republic and Venezuela. India was excluded from Suriname's unilateral visa abolition from 1 May 2023, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Only Indian diplomatic, service and official passport holders are visa-exempt. If a website offers Indians the Entry Fee or the eTourist Card, it is the wrong category. ### Can you pay in rupees, and is any of it refunded? The portal publishes fees in USD and EUR only; there is no official rupee price. You pay the visa fee and the VFS service fee together online, at the end of the application. Check the final amount on the payment screen before confirming. Two rules matter for your budget: - No discount for children. The eTourist Visa costs the same for infants, minors and adults, so a family of four pays four visa fees and four service fees. - No refunds. Both the visa fee and the VFS service fee are non-refundable, including if your application is refused. ### What do work and residence permits cost? People who have a job or professional engagement in Suriname apply online for a Short Stay (MKV) – Labour, at USD 45 / EUR 40 plus the USD 18 / EUR 17 service fee. 'Short Stay – Easy Procedure' has the same fee. Since November 2024, employers in Suriname apply digitally for the worker's short-stay visa, MKV and work permit through a One Stop Unit. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs says this makes it possible to arrange permits within 21 days, a target from its October 2024 announcement. The Ministry of Labour's work permit fee was not published on the pages read. A residence permit, decided by the Ministry of Justice and Police in Suriname, needs a deposit receipt of USD 150 or the SRD equivalent at the Central Bank of Suriname daily rate. ### How fast is it, and what slows it down? The portal says eVisa and MKV applications are processed within up to 72 hours from payment, provided all documents are submitted correctly. If it takes longer than 5 working days, contact VFS. Processing can take longer during Suriname public holidays and closures, so do not pay the night before your flight. The approved eVisa arrives by email as a PDF. You do not submit your passport. Print the eVisa, show it with your passport at immigration and fill in the online Immigration and Customs Form (ICF). ### Which costs sit outside the visa fee? - Insurance: proof of valid travel or health insurance covering the full stay is required for the eTourist Visa. No minimum cover is published. - Travel plans: a travel itinerary with arrival and departure dates; a confirmed ticket is not required at application but may be requested. A verifiable travel itinerary works for the upload. - Accommodation: a confirmed hotel or apartment reservation, or the full address and phone number of family you stay with. - Photo: a recent colour photo, 3 x 4 cm, white background, taken within the last 6 months. - Children up to 17 travelling alone or with one parent: a legalised parental authorisation and a copy of the birth certificate. ### Mistakes that waste the fee - Using an old link. Since 10 August 2026, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs says https://suriname.vfsevisa.com is the only official website for visa applications; the previous page is no longer active. - Picking the wrong product. Indians need the eTourist Visa, not the Entry Fee or the eTourist Card. - A short passport. It must be valid for at least 6 months from your departure from Suriname, with at least 2 blank pages. - Applying at VFS India. VFS Global India handles only Suriname passport services, not visas. You can confirm the current table on the VFS Suriname eVisa fee page. For the supporting documents, Yatra For Fun's India office in Gurugram prepares flight reservations, hotel bookings, travel itineraries and cover letters for visa files, with packages from INR 1,000 for a flight reservation to INR 3,000 for a reservation, hotel, itinerary and cover letter. WhatsApp +91 95230 91018 or contact us. ### Frequently asked questions #### Is the Suriname visa free for Indian citizens? No. India has been on Suriname's visa-required list since 1 May 2023. Only Indian diplomatic, service and official passport holders are exempt; ordinary passport holders must buy an eVisa before travel. #### Can Indians get a Suriname visa on arrival? No. Suriname accepts visa applications only online, and the airport and embassy tourist-card counters closed in 2019. You must hold the approved eVisa before you fly. #### Can I apply for the Suriname eVisa on my phone? Yes. The Government of Suriname launched a mobile E-visa app on 30 April 2025, alongside the official portal at suriname.vfsevisa.com. The same fees apply. #### How long can I stay on a one-year Suriname eTourist Visa? The one-year eTourist Visa, at USD 210 (EUR 175), allows multiple entries, but each stay is limited to a maximum of 90 days. ## FAQ ### Is the Suriname visa free for Indian citizens? No. India has been on Suriname's visa-required list since 1 May 2023. Only Indian diplomatic, service and official passport holders are exempt; ordinary passport holders must buy an eVisa before travel. ### Can Indians get a Suriname visa on arrival? No. Suriname accepts visa applications only online, and the airport and embassy tourist-card counters closed in 2019. You must hold the approved eVisa before you fly. ### Can I apply for the Suriname eVisa on my phone? Yes. The Government of Suriname launched a mobile E-visa app on 30 April 2025, alongside the official portal at suriname.vfsevisa.com. The same fees apply. ### How long can I stay on a one-year Suriname eTourist Visa? The one-year eTourist Visa, at USD 210 (EUR 175), allows multiple entries, but each stay is limited to a maximum of 90 days. ## Sources 1. [VFS Suriname eVisa portal – Visa Fees table](https://suriname.vfsevisa.com/visa-fees.html) — VFS Global for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Suriname 2. [VFS Suriname eVisa portal – FAQs (72-hour processing, PDF eVisa by email)](https://suriname.vfsevisa.com/faqs.html) — VFS Global for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Suriname 3. [Government of Suriname (BIBIS) – Change of VFS Global web link for visa applications (10 August 2026)](https://gov.sr/bekendmaking/wijziging-vfs-global-weblink-voor-visumaanvragen-en-betaling-entry-fee/) — Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Business and Cooperation, Suriname