Visitor & short-stay visas
Surinamese E-Tourist Card
An electronic entry document for tourism-only visits by nationals of eligible visa-required countries, obtained online before you travel to Suriname.
Expert reviewed Official guidance referenced
Under review — check current rules
Stay length (90 days), validity (3 months), single entry and USD 40 fee are from official-partner announcements summarised online; the portal blocks automated fetching, so confirm current figures and the eligible-country list on suriname.vfsevisa.com.
Important information
Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Suriname government website before you apply.
- Official name
- Suriname E-Tourist Card
- Route type
- Electronic tourist entry document (visitor)
- Purpose
- Tourism only
- Entries
- Single entry
- As reported by the official-partner portal
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days
- Reported; confirm on the official portal
- Validity
- 3 months for a single visit
- Reported; confirm on the official portal
- Fee
- USD 40
- Reported; confirm on the official portal
Who it is for
- Nationals of eligible visa-required countries travelling purely for tourism
- Travellers who can arrange their document online before departure
- Not for work, business, study or stays beyond the permitted tourist period
Requirements
- Passport valid at least six months from arrival with a blank page
- Passport-style photograph
- Purpose of travel limited to tourism
- Payment by Mastercard, Visa or Maestro
What you can do
- Enter Suriname for tourism for the permitted period
- Not permitted to work, run a business or study
How to apply
- Apply online at the official portal (suriname.vfsevisa.com) before travel
- Complete the form, upload documents and pay by card
- Apply well ahead — processing is typically around 72 hours
- Carry the approved card confirmation when you travel
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.
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