What documents does a Canada citizen need for a Suriname visa?

- Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond arrival - A recent digital passport-style photo - Proof of return or onward travel - Proof of accommodation for your stay - Proof of sufficient funds

What types of visas can Canada citizens get for Suriname?

- e-Tourist Card: single entry, up to 90 days, for tourism - e-Business ETA: single entry, similar validity, for business visits - Both are applied for online in advance rather than at the border

How do Canada citizens apply for a Suriname visa?

- Complete the application on the official Suriname e-Tourist Card / e-visa portal, sometimes processed through an authorized provider such as VFS Global - Upload your passport bio page and photo - Pay the fee by card, approximately USD 25-35 - Approval is typically issued within 2-5 business days by email as a PDF to print and present at check-in and on arrival at Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport

How much does a Suriname visa cost for Canada citizens?

- e-Tourist Card fee is approximately USD 25-35 - Standard processing takes 2-5 business days; rush options may be available for an added fee - Total cost with service fees is typically under USD 45

What should Canada citizens know before traveling to Suriname?

- Apply online at least a week before departure, since airlines require the approved card at check-in - Keep both a digital and printed copy of your approval - Extensions beyond 90 days require an application to the Immigration Department (Vreemdelingenpolitie) in Paramaribo - Both Dutch and English are useful for navigating Surinamese government offices

Suriname Visa for Canada Citizens 2026

e-Visa / eTA

Canadian citizens need an online e-Tourist Card (ETA) for Suriname before travel, valid for stays of up to 90 days.

Guide last updated September 30, 2026. Always verify with official sources before travel.

What you need

Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond arrival
A recent digital passport-style photo
Proof of return or onward travel
Proof of accommodation for your stay
Proof of sufficient funds

Visa types

e-Tourist Card: single entry, up to 90 days, for tourism
e-Business ETA: single entry, similar validity, for business visits
Both are applied for online in advance rather than at the border

How to apply online

Complete the application on the official Suriname e-Tourist Card / e-visa portal, sometimes processed through an authorized provider such as VFS Global
Upload your passport bio page and photo
Pay the fee by card, approximately USD 25-35
Approval is typically issued within 2-5 business days by email as a PDF to print and present at check-in and on arrival at Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport

Fees & processing time

e-Tourist Card fee is approximately USD 25-35
Standard processing takes 2-5 business days; rush options may be available for an added fee
Total cost with service fees is typically under USD 45

Tips for Canada travelers

Apply online at least a week before departure, since airlines require the approved card at check-in
Keep both a digital and printed copy of your approval
Extensions beyond 90 days require an application to the Immigration Department (Vreemdelingenpolitie) in Paramaribo
Both Dutch and English are useful for navigating Surinamese government offices

Official links & resources

Always confirm requirements with government or embassy sources before applying.

This guide is for information only. Visa policies change without notice. Travel Visa Stack is not an immigration authority. Always verify with official government or embassy sources before making travel plans.