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Persons of Surinamese Origin (PSA) Status

11 facts quoted from the official source

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.

Route type
Ancestry & return
Can bring
grandparents, spouse +2
from the official record
Requirements
3
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

3 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Degree of descent requiredDirect eligibility rests on birth in Suriname or a qualifying parent or grandparent connection.
  • Documentary proof of the ancestral linkA birth certificate is required to establish Surinamese origin.
  • Who qualifiesThe applicant must not hold Surinamese nationality.
Also stated by the source
  • Eligibility summaryThe PSA page defines five eligible classes and requires civil-status evidence tracing the Surinamese-origin connection.
  • Official source basisThe PSA page defines five eligible classes and requires civil-status evidence tracing the Surinamese-origin connection.
  • Report summaryThe PSA page defines five eligible classes and requires civil-status evidence tracing the Surinamese-origin connection.
  • Work and study rightsA valid PSA holder may work during the authorised stay without a foreign-worker permit.
  • Family membersA legal spouse and minors of a qualifying PSA person may derive eligibility.
  • Translation of documentsForeign civil documents require apostille or legalisation and translation when not in Dutch or English.
Family

Who you can bring

grandparentsspousechildrenparents
  • Family membersA legal spouse and minors of a qualifying PSA person may derive eligibility.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Validity
2 proven from the official source.
  • Continuous Stay MonthsThe document authorises six months of continuous stay before any extension.
  • Validity YearsThe digital PSA document is issued for five years.
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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Suriname?
The official source states: 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.
02Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: grandparents, spouse, children, parents.

Every answer is quoted from the official gov.sr page for this route, last read 2026-07-26.

We checked 11 points against the official source; 11 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

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Fees and processing time are not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source gov.srLast read 2026-07-26 Every quote on this page is from this Suriname government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-26 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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