Basic Travel Requirements for Kenyans visiting
Suriname
Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to
apply for a Surinamer Visa.
- Passport with a validity of at least 6 months from the intended period of exiting the country. The passport should have two blank pages for necessary stamps.
- Correctly completed visa application form signed by the applicant.
- Two recent passport-sized photographs with a white background. The photo should follow the specification for a visa application.
- Bank statement from the past three months prior to the period of visa application. This is proof of a steady and continuous flow of funds.
- Travel insurance which has sufficient medical coverage. The insurance should be valid for the duration of your stay in the country.
- Proof of accommodation for the period you will be staying in the country.
- Copy of return flight ticket.
- Travel itinerary.
Suriname Visa for Kenyans
Facts about Suriname
Suriname is a small country which has a warm, compact convergence of rivers with a lively rhythm of ethical density. The country is filled with an abundance of national parks and reserves which have flora or fauna in them. Tourists who visit Suriname like to go to the Central Suriname Nature Reserve where the Raleigh waterfall and mount Voltzberg can be found. The Brownsberg Nature Park which is houses the Brokopondo Reservoir, one of the largest man-made lakes in the world, also piques the interest of tourists. While in the country, you can also munch on one of the sumptuous cuisines which are on offer in the country. There seem to be activities to be done all through your stay in the country.
Presently, over 200,000 foreigners find their way into Suriname each year. It is expected that the more people discover the country as a tourist destination, the more the people are likely to visit the country.
Nationals of Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Brazil, Philippines, Gambia, Hong Kong, Israel, Japan, South Korea, etc may enter Suriname without a visa.
Crimes involving the use, possession, and trafficking of drugs can lead to an individual being imprisoned for a long period of time or incurring huge fines. Pack your luggage yourself and avoid carrying items that are not yours.
Types of Suriname Visa
| Types of Visa | Processing Time | Duration of Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | 5 working days | 90 days |
| Business visa | 5 working days | 90 days |
| Transit visa | 15 working days | 24 hours |
General Requirements for Suriname Visa
- Passport with a validity of at least 6 months from the intended period of exiting the country. The passport should have two blank pages for necessary stamps.
- Correctly completed visa application form signed by the applicant.
- Two recent passport-sized photographs with a white background. The photo should follow the specification for a visa application.
- Bank statement from the past three months prior to the period of visa application. This is proof of a steady and continuous flow of funds.
- Travel insurance which has sufficient medical coverage. The insurance should be valid for the duration of your stay in the country.
- Proof of accommodation for the period you will be staying in the country.
- Copy of return flight ticket.
- Travel itinerary.
Suriname Tourist Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- The Tourist Visa is issued to foreigners traveling to Suriname for recreation, sightseeing, and relaxation purposes.
- Foreigners who have their friends and relatives living in Suriname can visit these friends or relatives in the country using this visa.
- If you have been invited to Suriname by a friend or relative in Suriname, an invitation letter from your host is required. A valid means of identification of your host should be attached to the letter of invitation.
- Foreigners in Suriname are permitted to attend festivals and events in the country.
- A letter from the applicant’s employer confirming the applicant’s leave is required. The letter should state the applicant’s position in the company and length of employment. The purpose and duration of the trip should be stated in the letter.
- A copy of the applicant’s residence permit in Kenya is required.
- For applicants who are less than the age of 18 years, a copy of the applicant’s birth certificate showing the names of both parents should be provided. A notarized consent signed by both parents of the minor should also be provided.
- Proof of the incentive of returning to your home country at the expiry of your visa is required.
- A receipt that shows payment of visa application has been made in full.
- Kenyans are not permitted to work during their time in the country.
- Foreigners should ensure they are vaccinated against yellow fever before leaving their country. Shots against polio, measles, hepatitis A and hepatitis B are also advised.
Suriname Business Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- The Business Visa is issued to foreigners who are traveling to Suriname to engage in business activities.
- Kenyans can negotiate and sign business contracts during business meetings with their partners in the country.
- Foreigners can attend trade fairs, conferences, and business summits in Suriname.
- Letter from the sponsoring company in Kenya introducing the applicant, stating the nature of the business to be done and the duration of the trip.
- An official letter of invitation from the inviting company written on the company’s letterhead and signed by an authorized signatory should be provided. The letter should state the duration and the purpose of the visit and valid contact address of the company in Suriname.
- The business letter must state whether the responsibility of the applicant’s finances would be on the host company or the sponsoring company.
- If there have been previous business dealings between the host company and sponsoring company, proof of this is required.
- Proof of payment of visa application should be provided.
- A document which shows that the applicant has the intention of returning to Kenya after the visa expires.
- Underaged children should provide a copy of their birth certificate along with a notarized consent signed by both their parents.
- International Certificate for Vaccination against yellow fever is required.
Suriname Transit Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- This visa is suitable for foreigners with the intention of making short stops in Suriname.
- Kenyans can board a connecting flight from the airport in Suriname to their destination country.
- Foreigners applying for this visa may also have the intention of joining a crew ship in Suriname.
- Visa and other entry permits of the destination country should be presented when applying for this visa.
- Flight ticket of the destination country is also required.
- Minors should be in possession of the original copy of their birth certificate. If you are traveling with one or none of your parents, a notarized consent signed by both parents is required.
- Foreigners are advised to be vaccinated against yellow fever before traveling to Suriname.
- This visa cannot be extended.
Suriname Visa Fees
Tourist visa
234.00 (USD)
Business visa
269.00 (USD)
Transit visa
144.00 (USD)