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Suriname Visa for Nepali Citizens

eVisaLast reviewed April 26, 2026

Nepali passport holders visiting Suriname as tourists use the e-Visa Tourist. Processing time: e-Visa: 5–10 working days. Apply online at suriname.vfsevisa.com. The sources and the date this record was last reviewed are listed at the end of the page.

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Tourist visa: e-Visa Tourist (Single-Entry) / Tourist Card (Multiple-Entry)Stay: e-Visa Tourist: up to 30 days per entry (extendable in-country up to 90 days)
Visa fee: Not listed in our record
Processing time: e-Visa: 5–10 working days (most files decided in 3–7 days)
Where to apply: Onlinesuriname.vfsevisa.com

At a glance

At a glance — Suriname e-Visa Tourist (Single-Entry) / Tourist Card (Multiple-Entry)

Processing time: e-Visa: 5–10 working days (most files decided in 3–7 days). Tourist Card: 5–10 working days at Embassy Delhi.
Stay duration: e-Visa Tourist: up to 30 days per entry (extendable in-country up to 90 days). Tourist Card: 90 days per entry, multiple entries within 1 year.
Visa validity: e-Visa: 90 days from issuance to enter. Tourist Card: 1 year multiple-entry from issuance.
Entries: e-Visa: Single. Tourist Card: Multiple (up to 4 entries / 360 days total within validity).
Bank balance / financial proof: Bank statement (last 3 months) showing capacity for the trip — recommended NPR 4 lakh+ for a typical 1-week Suriname trip; no specific NPR threshold mandated by the Surinamese MFA.
Where to apply: Apply online at suriname.vfsevisa.com, fill form + upload documents + pay USD fee, wait for email decision, print e-Visa PDF, then present at port of entry alongside passport. For Tourist Card: apply at Embassy Delhi.

Visa types

Visa categories available

Tourist — e-Visa Tourist (Single-Entry) / Tourist Card (Multiple-Entry)
Tourism, sightseeing, leisure travel, family visit (≤ 90 days) within Suriname.
Stay
e-Visa Tourist: up to 30 days per entry (extendable in-country up to 90 days). Tourist Card: 90 days per entry, multiple entries within 1 year.
Processing
e-Visa: 5–10 working days (most files decided in 3–7 days). Tourist Card: 5–10 working days at Embassy Delhi.
Business — e-Visa Business / Embassy Business Sticker Visa
Business meetings, contract negotiations, conferences, trade missions — no employment in Suriname (separate work permit needed).
Stay
e-Visa Business: up to 30 days single-entry. Sticker visa: 30/90 days.
Processing
e-Visa: 5–10 working days. Embassy sticker: 5–7 working days at Embassy Delhi.
Family Visit — e-Visa Family Visit / Tourist Card (for Hindustani-Nepali heritage visitors)
Visiting family or friends resident in Suriname — particularly relevant for Nepalis with Hindustani-Surinamese family connections (~27 % of Suriname population is Indian-origin descended from Bhojpuri-speaking indentured labourers 1873–1916).
Stay
Up to 30 days e-Visa / 90 days Tourist Card per entry.
Processing
5–10 working days.
Student — Embassy Sticker Visa + Residence Permit — Studies
Full-time study at Anton de Kom University of Suriname (Paramaribo) OR vocational programme. Niche destination — most Nepalis pursuing studies abroad choose Anglophone or Lusophone destinations instead.
Stay
Programme length; residence permit valid 1 year initially, renewable annually.
Processing
Embassy Delhi sticker visa: 10–20 working days. Residence permit post-arrival: 30–60 days at Ministry of Justice and Police.
Work — Embassy Sticker Visa + Work Permit
Salaried employment at a Surinamese employer. Most Nepali workers in Suriname are in oil & gas (TotalEnergies / Apache offshore projects), gold mining (Newmont Merian, IamGold Rosebel), or construction.
Stay
Tied to employment contract — typically 2 years initially, renewable.
Processing
Work permit at Surinamese Ministry of Justice and Police: 30–60 days. Embassy Delhi sticker visa: 10–20 days post permit.
Transit — Transit Visa
Transit through Suriname (Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport, PBM) en route to a third country (rare).
Stay
Up to 7 days transit.
Processing
5–10 working days for e-Visa transit.
Multi-Entry — Tourist Card — Multi-Entry Annual Visa
Annual multi-entry visa for repeat tourists — particularly used by Hindustani-Nepali heritage visitors making multiple family-visit trips per year.
Stay
Up to 90 days per entry.
Processing
5–10 working days at Embassy Delhi.

Checklist

Required documents — Suriname tourist visa

6 required · 2 conditional — tick them off as you build your file.

Nepali passport bio-page scan (≥ 6 months validity, ≥ 2 blank pages)
Required
Color JPG/PNG; max 2 MB.
Passport-style colour photograph (digital, white background, 35 × 45 mm)
Required
JPG/PNG max 2 MB; uploaded to the e-Visa portal.
Confirmed return / onward air ticket
Required
Yatra dummy ticket (NPR 999) acceptable for the e-Visa application. Onward ticket may be inspected by airline check-in staff (Amsterdam KLM hub typically).
Hotel booking / accommodation proof for full stay
Required
Paramaribo hotels (Royal Torarica, Eco-Resort) OR jungle-lodge confirmations.
Bank statement (last 3 months) showing capacity for trip
Required
Standard bank letterhead, signed and stamped, in English. No specific NPR threshold.
Yellow Fever vaccination certificate (MANDATORY for all travellers)
Required
Suriname is a yellow-fever endemic country — certificate is mandatory regardless of country of origin. Get vaccinated 10+ days before travel at Teku Hospital or Norvic; certificate valid for life.
Travel insurance (recommended)
Conditional
USD 30,000+ medical coverage recommended.
Cover letter explaining purpose of trip (optional)
Conditional

Where to apply

Where Nepali citizens apply for a Suriname visa

Mission: Embassy of the Republic of Suriname — New Delhi (consular jurisdiction over Nepal + Bhutan + Sri Lanka + Bangladesh)
Address: D-22, NDSE-II, Greater Kailash, New Delhi 110048, India
Phone: +91 11 2922 5572
Email: embassy@surinameindia.com
Hours: Mon–Fri 09:30–13:00 (consular by appointment). Sticker visa decisions issued by the Embassy Delhi; e-Visa decisions issued automatically by the Surinamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs Paramaribo system.
Application centre: e-Visa portal (preferred for Nepalis) OR Embassy of Suriname New Delhi (sticker visa for long-stay) — Most Nepalis apply via the e-Visa portal at suriname.vfsevisa.com — fully online, USD 25–60 fee, decision in 5–10 working days, no Nepal trip needed. For sticker visa OR Tourist Card (multi-entry annual) OR long-stay residence applications, apply at Embassy Delhi.
Online portal: https://suriname.vfsevisa.com

Notes

Important notes

Every Nepali-language document MUST be accompanied by a certified English translation — embassies will reject untranslated originals. Where this page's destination notes ask for an apostille or a specific translator, follow those notes; otherwise a translation notarised by a Notary Public is the usual standard.
Suriname visa applications do NOT require the four-bundle Nepal income breakdown — Surinamese authorities evaluate trip funding via standard bank statement (last 3 months) showing capacity for the trip. This is a deliberately lighter documentary standard than Schengen / UK / US visas.
Suriname is NOT in any visa-free regime that includes Nepal. Nepali passport holders need a visa for any visit to Suriname.
GOOD NEWS for Nepal: e-Visa is the simplest path — Nepali tourists can apply fully online at suriname.vfsevisa.com with USD card payment, decision in ~7 days. No Nepal-side intake centre needed.
Suriname is a small Caribbean / South American country (~620,000 population) with deep Indian heritage — ~27 % of the population is Hindustani (descendants of Indian indentured workers from 1873–1916). Hindi / Bhojpuri spoken in some communities; many Nepali tourists feel culturally connected.
Yellow Fever vaccination is MANDATORY for ALL travellers entering Suriname (Suriname is a yellow-fever endemic country itself). Get vaccinated at least 10 days before travel at Teku Hospital or Norvic in Kathmandu; certificate valid for life. NO entry without the certificate — even direct flights from Nepal require it.
Malaria prophylaxis (chloroquine, mefloquine, or atovaquone-proguanil) is recommended for travel to interior regions (Brownsberg, Galibi, upper Suriname River) — coastal Paramaribo and major towns are low-risk.
Dutch is the official language; English is widely spoken in Paramaribo, tourism areas, and educated circles. Sranan Tongo (creole) is the lingua franca on the streets. Hindustani Nepali / Bhojpuri speakers can communicate in some Hindustani communities.
Tourist destinations: Paramaribo (UNESCO Old Town — 17th-century Dutch colonial architecture), Brownsberg Nature Park (rainforest + Brokopondo Reservoir), Galibi Reserves (sea-turtle nesting beaches), Commewijne River (former plantation tour), Maroon villages along the Upper Suriname River.
Direct flights from Nepal to Suriname: NONE. Standard routings: Kathmandu -> Doha (Qatar Airways) -> Amsterdam (KLM) -> Paramaribo (KLM 5 weekly), OR Kathmandu -> Mumbai -> Belém / São Paulo -> Paramaribo. Total flight time 24+ hours.
Long-stay (>90 days) for work, study, or family reunion requires sticker visa from Embassy Delhi + post-arrival residence permit at Surinamese Ministry of Justice and Police (Departement van Vreemdelingenzaken).
Suriname uses SRD (Surinamese Dollar) — 1 USD ≈ 35 SRD (2026). Inflation has been high in recent years; many tourist services quoted in USD.

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FAQ

Suriname visa for Nepali citizens — frequently asked questions

Common questions Nepali citizens ask before applying for a Suriname visa — answered from the official sources listed below.

Which visa do Nepali citizens use to visit Suriname as tourists?

Nepali passport holders visiting Suriname for tourism use the e-Visa Tourist (Single-Entry) / Tourist Card (Multiple-Entry), which allows a stay of e-Visa Tourist: up to 30 days per entry (extendable in-country up to 90 days). Tourist Card: 90 days per entry, multiple entries within 1 year.

How long does a Suriname tourist visa take to process for Nepali citizens?

e-Visa: 5–10 working days (most files decided in 3–7 days). Tourist Card: 5–10 working days at Embassy Delhi.

What bank balance is required for a Suriname visa?

Bank statement (last 3 months) showing capacity for the trip — recommended NPR 4 lakh+ for a typical 1-week Suriname trip; no specific NPR threshold mandated by the Surinamese MFA.

How many days can Nepali citizens stay in Suriname on a tourist visa?

e-Visa Tourist: up to 30 days per entry (extendable in-country up to 90 days). Tourist Card: 90 days per entry, multiple entries within 1 year (e-Visa Tourist (Single-Entry) / Tourist Card (Multiple-Entry)).

Where do Nepali citizens apply for a Suriname tourist visa?

Apply online at suriname.vfsevisa.com, fill form + upload documents + pay USD fee, wait for email decision, print e-Visa PDF, then present at port of entry alongside passport. For Tourist Card: apply at Embassy Delhi.

What documents are required for a Suriname tourist visa from Nepal?

Required documents include: Nepali passport bio-page scan (≥ 6 months validity, ≥ 2 blank pages); Passport-style colour photograph (digital, white background, 35 × 45 mm); Confirmed return / onward air ticket; Hotel booking / accommodation proof for full stay; Bank statement (last 3 months) showing capacity for trip; Yellow Fever vaccination certificate (MANDATORY for all travellers).

Which Suriname mission handles visa applications from Nepal?

Embassy of the Republic of Suriname — New Delhi (consular jurisdiction over Nepal + Bhutan + Sri Lanka + Bangladesh), D-22, NDSE-II, Greater Kailash, New Delhi 110048, India. Phone: +91 11 2922 5572. Applications are lodged at e-Visa portal (preferred for Nepalis) OR Embassy of Suriname New Delhi (sticker visa for long-stay), Most Nepalis apply via the e-Visa portal at suriname.vfsevisa.com — fully online, USD 25–60 fee, decision in 5–10 working days, no Nepal trip needed. For sticker visa OR Tourist Card (multi-entry annual) OR long-stay residence applications, apply at Embassy Delhi.

Can Nepali citizens apply for a Suriname business visa?

Yes — e-Visa Business / Embassy Business Sticker Visa. Business meetings, contract negotiations, conferences, trade missions — no employment in Suriname (separate work permit needed). Processing: e-Visa: 5–10 working days. Embassy sticker: 5–7 working days at Embassy Delhi.

Is there an official online portal for the Suriname visa?

Yes. The official starting point is https://suriname.vfsevisa.com.

How is the Suriname visa fee paid?

e-Visa: paid online by Visa / MasterCard / AmEx in USD during the application. Sticker visa: USD cash at the Embassy Delhi counter OR INR Demand Draft drawn in favour of "Embassy of Suriname" at any Indian bank. No payments accepted in NPR for Suriname applications.

Can Yatra For Fun help with a Suriname visa application?

Yes — Yatra For Fun's visa desk can help you prepare your Suriname visa file over WhatsApp (the embassy or visa centre makes the decision), and you can order reservation documents for your file: a dummy flight ticket (NPR 999) and a dummy hotel booking (NPR 499). The reference number is a Yatra For Fun document number, not an airline PNR, so it will not appear on an airline's Manage Booking page.

Sources

Sources & last updated

Last reviewed: April 26, 2026

https://suriname.vfsevisa.com — Surinamese government e-Visa portal (recommended for Nepali tourists / business travellers)
https://surinameembassy.in — Embassy of Suriname New Delhi (sticker visa, Tourist Card, long-stay residence — consular jurisdiction over Nepal + Bhutan + Sri Lanka + Bangladesh)
https://www.gov.sr — Government of Suriname portal (visa policy)
Surinamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs visa categories — official tourist / business / transit fee schedule
Surinamese Aliens Act + Aliens Regulations — residence permit framework administered by Ministry of Justice and Police (Departement van Vreemdelingenzaken)
WHO International Health Regulations: Yellow Fever vaccination certificate is MANDATORY for ALL travellers entering Suriname (regardless of country of origin) since Suriname is itself a yellow-fever endemic country
Bilateral Indian Origin Card / Diaspora Card preference for Hindustani-Surinamese descendants of Indian indentured workers (1873–1916) — recognised in family / heritage visa applications
Surinamese e-Visa fee schedule (2026): single-entry tourist USD 25–50 / business USD 50–80 / transit USD 30
Nepal joined the Hague Apostille Convention on 14 March 2024 — Nepal-issued documents apostilled by Nepal MoFA after that date are accepted by Surinamese authorities without further consular legalisation

Fees and rules change — confirm on the official source before you pay or apply.

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