Suriname

For an employer seeking to employ a foreign national who is not covered by a statutory work-permit exemption.

For a residence-permit holder whose spouse is a Surinamese citizen or already holds permanent residence.

For a minor whose legal guardian already has lawful stay in Suriname.

For the spouse or dependent family member of a qualifying CARICOM skilled national.

For a non-Surinamese-origin resident who has held qualifying residence permission for at least five years.

For a foreign national seeking lawful residence in Suriname beyond the applicable short-stay period.

For a CARICOM citizen in one of Suriname's currently implemented skilled categories who holds a CARICOM Skills Certificate.

For a temporary business-related visit to Suriname.

— No eligibility summary published for this route yet

— No eligibility summary published for this route yet

For temporary tourism or family visits, using visa-free entry plus the Entry Fee where eligible or a visitor visa where required.

For an asylum seeker or refugee holding a UNHCR asylum-seeker or refugee certificate.

For a non-Surinamese national with a qualifying Surinamese birth, parentage or nationality-law connection, including specified spouse and minor-child derivatives.

For a non-Surinamese national born in Suriname or linked to a person of Surinamese origin through a parent, grandparent, legal spouse or minor-child relationship.

For a visa-required traveller passing through Suriname to another destination.

For eligible diplomatic or official-service travel under the dedicated visa category.