Check with the office. The official pages for this service leave out some details, or are older than a year. Use this page as a starting point and confirm fees and documents before you apply.
Travellers who enter Suriname visa-free for tourism or family visits of up to 90 days must pay an entry fee on every entry, either online through VFS Global before travel or in person at specified border points. Several categories are exempt.
Where to apply in Australia
Online through the VFS Global portal (voucher emailed as a PDF); in-person payment is only available at Suriname border points, not in Australia.
Contact details for every office are on the page of the embassy and consulates of Suriname.
How to apply
Pay the entry fee on the VFS Global portal and keep the emailed voucher | Alternatively pay in person at the Consulate General in Cayenne, the Saint-Laurent dependance or Canawaima in Nickerie when arriving by land
Applications are handled through VFS Global Suriname (online portal), details on https://gov.sr.
Documents you need
- Valid passport
- Payment voucher
Fees and processing time
- Official fee: USD 50 or EUR 50 per entry
- Service provider: VFS service fee USD 8 or EUR 8
Good to know
Page shows no date and does not confirm that Australians qualify for the visa waiver. Exempt: holders of a valid visa, residence permit holders, CARICOM passport holders, diplomatic passport holders and transit passengers, among others. Re-check: the ministry consular-affairs page (last modified 31 October 2022) lists no individual services;
Official sources
Check before you apply
This page summarises information published by Suriname's official channels, last checked on 24 octubre 2026. Fees and requirements can change at short notice, so confirm with the office that will handle your case.
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