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Tourist Travel Requirements for an Suriname Visa for Swiss Citizens
Important Information
The country has no consular representation in Switzerland, consular matters are covered by the embassy in the Netherlands. This will result in higher service fees for visa applications
Passport
The applicant's actual passport. The passport must:
- Be valid for six months beyond the expiry date of the visa
- Be valid for six months beyond exit date
Photograph(s)
You must provide one colour, passport type photograph that meets the following criteria:
- Be taken within the last three months and printed on high quality photo paper
- Be taken against an all white background
- Be 35 mm by 45mm in size
- Provide the full frontal view of your head with your face centered in the middle and displaying a neutral (non-smiling) expression
- You may wear neither spectacles nor headwear except for religious purposes
- Your photo should not be affixed to your application and it may not display evidence of adhesive or staples
Proof of Travel Arrangements
Details of travel arrangements. This must be provided as:
- A flight confirmation showing onward/return ticket
- A copy of the hotel booking confirmation
Visa Application Form(s)
One completed and signed visa application form is required. The form must:
- Be completed online at: http://visa15.consulaatsuriname.nl/
- Be printed, signed and submitted within 10 working days after completion, together with all other visa requirements
VisaCentral Order Confirmation
For orders placed on the VisaCentral website, a copy of the Online Order Confirmation which is sent to you via email, must be submitted.
For all other orders, and where applicable, a completed VisaCentral Visa Order Form which can be found in the VisaCentral Application Pack should be submitted.
Please note that all card payments will only be made upon completion of the visa application process.Minors Under 18
Travellers aged under 18 must additionally provide the following documents :
- A family statement bearing the name of the child and the names of both parents. Please contact the municipal office in the place of residence of the child in order to obtain a family statement
- An authorisation form entitled "Verklaring van toestemming reizen minderjarige" which must be completed and signed by the parent(s)/legal guardian(s) who is not accompanying the minor. The form can be found here.
- A copy of the passport identification page of the parent(s)/legal guardian(s) who is not accompanying the minor.
- Legal proof of 'Single Parenthood/Guardianship' in the case of single parent families
Staying with Family or Friends
Applicants staying with family or friends must provide an invitation letter issued by the host. The letter must:
- Include the name and address of the host
- Include the name of the applicant
- Be accompanied with a copy of the passport of the host
Stays of 90 days or less
It may be possible to obtain a tourist card at the Consulate or Schiphol Airport for stays of 90 days or less per entry. More information can be found here.
VisaCentral recommends obtaining a visa prior to departure to help minimise the risk of delays of issuance at the airport
Business Travel Requirements for an Suriname Visa for Swiss Citizens
Important Information
The country has no consular representation in Switzerland, consular matters are covered by the embassy in the Netherlands. This will result in higher service fees for visa applications
Passport
The applicant's actual passport. The passport must:
- Have at least one blank visa page
- Be valid for six months beyond entry date
Photograph(s)
You must provide one colour, passport type photograph that meets the following criteria:
- Be taken within the last three months and printed on high quality photo paper
- Be taken against an all white background
- Be 35 mm by 45mm in size
- Provide the full frontal view of your head with your face centered in the middle and displaying a neutral (non-smiling) expression
- You may wear neither spectacles nor headwear except for religious purposes
- Your photo should not be affixed to your application and it may not display evidence of adhesive or staples
Business Introduction Letter
You must provide a Business Cover Letter from the applicant's Swiss employer. All letters must be printed on company letterhead that displays a Swiss postal address. Use the sample Business Cover Letter provided here to complete your letter.
All Business Cover Letters must be addressed to the Embassy or Consulate. The address of the diplomatic mission can be found here
In addition to the language provided in the sample, your Business Cover Letter must:- For two year multiple entry applications, state that the applicant understands that the duration of stay is 90 days in total over a period of 180 days and this cannot be exceeded
- Be adressed to the consulate in Amsterdam
Letter of Invitation
A letter of invitation from the company the applicant is visiting. A copy is acceptable. This letter must:
- Be on company letterhead paper
- Include the name of the applicant
- Include the passport number of the applicant
- State the purpose of journey
- Specify the requested number of entries and length of visa required
- For two year multiple entry applications, state that the applicant understands that the duration of stay is 90 days in total over a period of 180 days and this cannot be exceeded
- Be adressed to the consulate in Amsterdam
Proof of Registration
An up-to-date extract from the Chamber of Commerce in Switzerland. The extract must:
- Bear the details of the company in Switzerland
- Be requested at the Chamber of Commerce in the municipality where the company is registered
- Be written in English. If the extract is written in any other language, an English translation must be submitted as well but this translation does not have to be legalised
Proof of Travel Arrangements
Details of travel arrangements. This must be provided as:
- A flight confirmation showing onward/return ticket
- A copy of the hotel booking confirmation
Visa Application Form(s)
One completed and signed visa application form is required. The form must:
- Be completed online at: http://visa15.consulaatsuriname.nl/
- Be printed, signed and submitted within 10 working days after completion, together with all other visa requirements
VisaCentral Order Confirmation
For orders placed on the VisaCentral website, a copy of the Online Order Confirmation which is sent to you via email, must be submitted.
For all other orders, and where applicable, a completed VisaCentral Visa Order Form which can be found in the VisaCentral Application Pack should be submitted.
Please note that all card payments will only be made upon completion of the visa application process.
Suriname Visa FAQ
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When is the best time to apply for my Suriname visa?
The best time to apply for your Suriname visa is 1-2 months before your travel date. However, if you are running short on time, we may be able to process your visa on a faster service at the Embassy’s discretion. -
Do I have to send you my passport to get a Suriname visa? Is it safe to send a passport?
Yes. You will need to send your actual passport, not a copy of it. The Suriname visa is stamped on your passport and will become one of your passport pages. Visa request cannot be processed without your original passport. Because of the importance of your passport, we strongly suggest that you send your application by a secure method, such as a guaranteed postal service or courier.