# Suriname visa for Indian citizens

> Indian citizens apply for a Suriname visa directly with the embassy or its official visa portal. The published fee for eTourist Visa (tourism / visiting family or friends), 3 months, multiple entry is USD 60 / EUR 50. Processing time (eVisa (eTourist Visa, Business, Transit) and Short Stay (MKV) applications): Up to 72 hours from payment, provided all required documents are submitted correctly; contact VFS if it exceeds 5 working days. Processing can take longer during Suriname public holidays and closures. Sources checked on October 15, 2026.

Canonical page: https://yatraforfun.com/visa/india/suriname
Sources checked on: 2026-10-15
Applies via: Embassy/official portal
VFS Global: https://suriname.vfsevisa.com/index.html
Embassy / official site: https://gov.sr/

## Overview

VFS Global India (visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/sur) handles only Suriname passport services, not visas. Suriname visas are applied for entirely online via the official VFS Global eVisa portal (suriname.vfsevisa.com), the 'Official and Authorized partner for the Government of the Republic of Suriname / Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Business and Cooperation'; a mobile E-visa app was launched on 30 April 2025. India appears on the portal's 'eVisa Country List' (Tourist / Business / Transit / Short Stay, 90 Days; visa exemption only for Diplomatic, Service and Official passports), so Indian ordinary passport holders apply for an eVisa rather than the Entry Fee. Steps: upload passport bio page (OCR), complete online form and upload documents, pay the fee; approved eVisas are emailed. Tourist, business and transit visas are applied for only online (physical issuance at embassies, consulates and airport counters ended in 2019; no passport is submitted), and Indians use the eTourist Visa category, not the eTourist Card (Cuba, Dominican Republic and Venezuela only).

## Visa on arrival, eVisa and visa-free entry

- **Visa on arrival:** Not available: India has been on Suriname's visa-required list since 1 May 2023 and Suriname accepts visa applications only online (airport and embassy tourist-card counters closed in 2019), so Indians must get the eVisa before travel and show it with their passport on arrival.
- **eVisa / online visa:** Available: Indian ordinary passport holders apply online at https://suriname.vfsevisa.com for an eTourist Visa (USD 60 / EUR 50 for 3 months or USD 210 / EUR 175 for 1 year, multiple entry, plus USD 18 / EUR 17 VFS fee); maximum stay 90 days, normally issued within 72 hours and emailed as a PDF.
- **Visa-free entry:** Not available for ordinary passports: India is excluded from Suriname's unilateral visa abolition since 1 May 2023; only Indian diplomatic, service and official passport holders are visa-exempt.

## Visa fees

- **eTourist Visa (tourism / visiting family or friends), 3 months, multiple entry:** USD 60 / EUR 50 — Plus VFS service fee USD 18 / EUR 17. Maximum stay 90 days. India is on the eVisa (eTourist Visa) list, not the Entry Fee or eTourist Card lists. Same fee for infants, minors and adults; visa and service fees non-refundable. VFS Suriname eVisa portal fee table, October 2026.
- **eTourist Visa, 1 year, multiple entry:** USD 210 / EUR 175 — Plus VFS service fee USD 18 / EUR 17. Maximum stay 90 days.
- **Business eVisa, 3 months, multiple entry:** USD 100 / EUR 85 — Plus VFS service fee USD 18 / EUR 17. Maximum stay 90 days.
- **Business eVisa, 5 years, multiple entry:** USD 360 / EUR 305 — Plus VFS service fee USD 18 / EUR 17. Maximum stay 90 days.
- **Transit eVisa, single entry, valid 3 days:** USD 15 / EUR 10 — Plus VFS service fee USD 18 / EUR 17.
- **Short Stay (MKV), single entry, 3 months (Labour, Study, Family Reunion, Concubine, Medical, Remigration):** USD 45 / EUR 40 — Plus VFS service fee USD 18 / EUR 17. 'Short Stay – Easy Procedure' has the same fee. Maximum stay 90 days.
- **Entry Fee (for Entry Fee list countries only):** USD 50/ Euro 50 — Effective May 15, 2024 (Ministry of Foreign Affairs announcement). India is not on the Entry Fee list
- **Residence permit application (Ministry of Justice and Police, in Suriname):** USD 150 — Deposit receipt of USD 150 or the SRD equivalent at the Central Bank of Suriname daily rate (gov.sr residence permits page, last modified November 2024).

**Service fee:** VFS service fee USD 18 / EUR 17 per eVisa or Short Stay (MKV) application (Entry Fee vouchers: USD 8 / EUR 8), paid online together with the visa fee; non-refundable. VFS Suriname eVisa portal, October 2026.

## Documents required

### All applicants

- Passport bio page upload (OCR)
- Online application form and category-specific document uploads
- Passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of departure from Suriname, with at least 2 blank pages for the immigration stamp
- Round-trip air ticket, verifiable accommodation address in Suriname and sufficient means of living for the stay
- No passport submission: the approved eVisa is emailed as a PDF; show the printed eVisa with your passport to immigration on arrival and fill in the online Immigration and Customs Form (ICF)

### eTourist Visa (tourism / visiting family or friends)

- Clear colour copy of the passport bio page (passport valid at least 6 months from intended departure from Suriname)
- Recent colour passport photo, 3x4 cm, white background, taken within the last 6 months
- Travel itinerary with intended arrival and departure dates (a confirmed ticket is not required at application but may be requested by the Ministry)
- Confirmed hotel or apartment reservation, or full address and telephone number if staying with family
- Children up to 17: legalised parental authorisation and copy of family book/birth certificate if travelling alone or with one parent; court decision for adoption/guardianship
- Proof of valid travel or health insurance covering the full stay in Suriname

### Business eVisa

- Passport bio page, 3x4 cm photo, travel itinerary and accommodation reservation (as for tourism)
- Business invitation or reference letter from the host company or partner in Suriname confirming purpose, duration and responsibility for the visit
- Extract from the Suriname Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KKF) for the inviting company, not older than 6 months

### Short Stay (MKV) – Labour

- Passport cover page and bio page; scans of stamped pages from the last 3 visits
- Legalised birth certificate; legalised certificate of good conduct (police clearance)
- Medical/health certificate from a recognised medical authority, not older than 3 months
- Employment invitation or contract letter from the employer in Suriname; reference/confirmation letter from the employer; ID card of the referent
- Company profile from the Suriname Chamber of Commerce and the employer's valid business licence
- Legalised educational diplomas and certificates translated into English or Dutch; job description and requirements; CV
- Legalised marriage/partnership documents if applicable
- Travel/health insurance (submitted after the MKV has been approved)

## Photo specifications

- **Size:** 3 x 4 cm
- **Background:** White
- Recent colour photograph taken within the last 6 months
- Uploaded online with the eVisa application

## Travel medical insurance

**Required:** Yes

Proof of valid travel or health insurance covering the full duration of stay in Suriname is required for the eTourist Visa; for a Labour Short Stay (MKV) it is submitted after the MKV is approved. Minimum cover not published.

## Processing time

- **eVisa (eTourist Visa, Business, Transit) and Short Stay (MKV) applications:** Up to 72 hours from payment, provided all required documents are submitted correctly; contact VFS if it exceeds 5 working days. Processing can take longer during Suriname public holidays and closures.
- **Work and residence permits (employer-led One Stop Unit procedure, in force since November 2024):** The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (BIBIS) says the procedure makes it possible to arrange permits within 21 days (October 2024 announcement).

## Visa categories

### eVisa

- Tourism
- Business
- Transit

### Short Stay

- Family Reunion
- Concubine
- Labour
- Study
- Medical Reasons
- Remigration

### Entry Fee (not applicable to Indian ordinary passports per country list)

- Single Entry
- Multiple Entry

### Work and residence (long stay)

- Work permit with Short Stay authorisation (MKV), employer-led One Stop Unit procedure
- Residence permit (Ministry of Justice and Police)

## Study, work and long-stay routes

### Work permit for foreign workers (employer-led One Stop Unit procedure) (Work)

Since November 2024 employers in Suriname (or their authorised representative) apply digitally for the worker's short-stay visa, authorisation for temporary stay (MKV) and work permit; a One Stop Unit lets the Foreign Affairs (BIBIS), Labour (AWJ) and Justice & Police ministries handle them at the same time, so employers know before departure whether the worker qualifies.

- Application lodged digitally by the employer or an authorised representative (not by the worker alone)
- One Stop Unit: BIBIS, AWJ and Justice & Police process the application simultaneously; the Central Bureau for Civil Affairs (CBB) is approached separately, and the worker reports to the Aliens Police on arrival
- Once AWJ has approved its part and the worker holds an MKV, the worker may start work immediately on arrival
- After arrival the employer or representative must still submit the documents in person at the Work Permits for Foreigners department so the Director of Labour can issue the actual work permit
- Ministry target: permits can be arranged within 21 days (October 2024 announcement)

Source: https://gov.sr/awj-geeft-toelichting-op-versnelde-procedure-werkvergunningen/

### Short Stay (MKV) – Labour (Work)

Online Short Stay (MKV) application on the VFS Suriname eVisa portal for people who have obtained employment or a professional engagement with an organisation in Suriname; single entry, valid 3 months.

- Employment invitation or contract letter from the employer in Suriname, plus employer reference letter and referent's ID card
- Employer's Chamber of Commerce company profile and valid business licence
- Legalised birth certificate, legalised police clearance and a medical certificate not older than 3 months
- Legalised diplomas translated into English or Dutch, job description and CV
- Travel/health insurance after MKV approval

Source: https://suriname.vfsevisa.com/labour.html

## Where to apply in India

Not published by VFS Global or the embassy — check the official links below.

## How to apply from India

1. **Complete the application form** — Fill in the Suriname visa application form linked from the official pages below.
2. **Prepare your documents** — Gather the documents listed in the "Documents required" section — the common list plus the checklist for your visa category.
3. **Submit your application** — Submit through the embassy or the official visa portal linked below.
4. **Pay the fees** — Pay the visa fee shown in the "Visa fees" section, plus the service fee.

## Recent rule changes

- **2026-08-10:** The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that https://suriname.vfsevisa.com is now the only official website for visa applications and Entry Fee payments after VFS Global moved to a new platform; the previously used web page is no longer active. — https://gov.sr/bekendmaking/wijziging-vfs-global-weblink-voor-visumaanvragen-en-betaling-entry-fee/

## Frequently asked questions

### How much is the Suriname visa fee for Indian citizens?

eTourist Visa (tourism / visiting family or friends), 3 months, multiple entry: USD 60 / EUR 50; eTourist Visa, 1 year, multiple entry: USD 210 / EUR 175; Business eVisa, 3 months, multiple entry: USD 100 / EUR 85. 5 more fee rows are listed on this page. Service fee: VFS service fee USD 18 / EUR 17 per eVisa or Short Stay (MKV) application (Entry Fee vouchers: USD 8 / EUR 8), paid online together with the visa fee; non-refundable. VFS Suriname eVisa portal, October 2026..

### What documents are required for a Suriname visa from India?

Passport bio page upload (OCR); Online application form and category-specific document uploads; Passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of departure from Suriname, with at least 2 blank pages for the immigration stamp; Round-trip air ticket, verifiable accommodation address in Suriname and sufficient means of living for the stay; No passport submission: the approved eVisa is emailed as a PDF; show the printed eVisa with your passport to immigration on arrival and fill in the online Immigration and Customs Form (ICF). Category-specific checklists are listed for 3 visa categories.

### How long does Suriname visa processing take for Indians?

eVisa (eTourist Visa, Business, Transit) and Short Stay (MKV) applications: Up to 72 hours from payment, provided all required documents are submitted correctly; contact VFS if it exceeds 5 working days. Processing can take longer during Suriname public holidays and closures.; Work and residence permits (employer-led One Stop Unit procedure, in force since November 2024): The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (BIBIS) says the procedure makes it possible to arrange permits within 21 days (October 2024 announcement)..

### Where do Indian citizens apply for a Suriname visa?

Applications go via Embassy/official portal.

### Can Indians get a Suriname visa on arrival or an eVisa?

Visa on arrival — Not available: India has been on Suriname's visa-required list since 1 May 2023 and Suriname accepts visa applications only online (airport and embassy tourist-card counters closed in 2019), so Indians must get the eVisa before travel and show it with their passport on arrival. eVisa — Available: Indian ordinary passport holders apply online at https://suriname.vfsevisa.com for an eTourist Visa (USD 60 / EUR 50 for 3 months or USD 210 / EUR 175 for 1 year, multiple entry, plus USD 18 / EUR 17 VFS fee); maximum stay 90 days, normally issued within 72 hours and emailed as a PDF. Visa-free entry — Not available for ordinary passports: India is excluded from Suriname's unilateral visa abolition since 1 May 2023; only Indian diplomatic, service and official passport holders are visa-exempt.

### What photo size is required for a Suriname visa?

Size: 3 x 4 cm. Background: White.

### Is travel medical insurance required for a Suriname visa?

Yes. Proof of valid travel or health insurance covering the full duration of stay in Suriname is required for the eTourist Visa; for a Labour Short Stay (MKV) it is submitted after the MKV is approved. Minimum cover not published.

### Which Suriname visa types can Indian citizens apply for?

eVisa, Short Stay, Entry Fee (not applicable to Indian ordinary passports per country list) and Work and residence (long stay). 13 visa types are listed on this page.

## Sources

- [VFS Suriname eVisa / eTourist Card / Entry Fee portal](https://suriname.vfsevisa.com/index.html) — VFS Global, checked on 2026-10-15
- [VFS Global Suriname India (passport services only)](https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/sur/) — VFS Global, checked on 2026-10-15
- [Ministry of Foreign Affairs Suriname - Adjustment of Entry Fee rate effective May 15, 2024](https://gov.sr/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/2024.03.27-Announcement-Entry-Fee-Adjustment.pdf) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [Ministry of Foreign Affairs Suriname - New Entry Fee Regulations](https://gov.sr/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/2023.12.27-ANNOUNCEMENT-Entry-Fee.pdf) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [Government of Suriname - E-visa app launch (30 April 2025)](https://gov.sr/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Bekendmaking-2025.04.30.pdf) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [VFS Suriname eVisa portal – Visa Fees table](https://suriname.vfsevisa.com/visa-fees.html) — VFS Global, checked on 2026-10-15
- [VFS Suriname eVisa portal – FAQs (72-hour processing, PDF eVisa by email)](https://suriname.vfsevisa.com/faqs.html) — VFS Global, checked on 2026-10-15
- [VFS Suriname eVisa portal – eToeristenvisum (eTourist Visa; India among 18 eligible nationalities; documents, processing)](https://suriname.vfsevisa.com/nl/etourist-visa.html) — VFS Global, checked on 2026-10-15
- [VFS Suriname eVisa portal – Business eVisa documents](https://suriname.vfsevisa.com/evisa-business.html) — VFS Global, checked on 2026-10-15
- [VFS Suriname eVisa portal – Short Stay (MKV) Labour documents](https://suriname.vfsevisa.com/labour.html) — VFS Global, checked on 2026-10-15
- [Government of Suriname (BIBIS) – Reizen naar Suriname (India excluded from unilateral visa abolition from 1 May 2023)](https://gov.sr/ministeries/ministerie-van-buitenlandse-zaken-internationale-handel-samenwerking/reizen-naar-suriname/) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [Government of Suriname (BIBIS) – Toelichting op de Visum- en Toeristenkaartprocedure (online-only applications since 2019)](https://gov.sr/toelichting-op-de-visum-en-toeristenkaartprocedure/) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [Government of Suriname – Faster permit applications for international workers (One Stop Unit, 21 days, October 2024)](https://gov.sr/introductie-versoepelde-procedure-voor-werk-en-verblijfsvergunningen-buitenlandse-werknemers/) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [Government of Suriname (Ministry of Labour, AWJ) – Accelerated work permit procedure explained (May 2025)](https://gov.sr/awj-geeft-toelichting-op-versnelde-procedure-werkvergunningen/) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [Government of Suriname – Verblijfsvergunningen (residence permits, MKV, USD 150 deposit)](https://gov.sr/ministeries/ministerie-van-buitenlandse-zaken-internationale-handel-samenwerking/verblijfsvergunningen/) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [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/) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15

### Notes on sources

- English eTourist Visa page (etourist-visa.html) redirects to the eTourist Card page; the Dutch eToeristenvisum page was used for Indian eligibility, documents and processing time
- Embassy of Suriname in New Delhi website not located on an official domain (embassies.gov.sr returned HTTP 403); no jurisdiction or embassy-side process captured
- No VFS application centres in India for Suriname visas (online only)
- Work permit fee (Ministry of Labour) not published on the pages read; 21-day permit timeline is a Ministry target stated in an October 2024 announcement, not a guaranteed processing time

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