The Republic of Suriname, commonly known as Suriname, is a sovereign country located in the northern part of South America, bounded by the Atlantic Ocean to the north, Brazil to the south, French Guiana to the east, and Guyana to the west. The country is currently a member of the Union of South American Nations. The country covers an area of 164,000 square kilometers (including the 16,000 square miles disputed with Guyana). As of 2021, the total population of Suriname is 617,000. Suriname is divided into 1 city (i.e. Paramaribo City) and 9 regions.
Suriname mainly has a tropical forest climate, with an average annual temperature of 23-27°C and abundant rainfall. The forest area accounts for about 70% of the country's area. Its superior geographical location makes it immune to major natural disasters. The coastal lowland swamps and plains are the main population distribution areas, and the capital Paramaribo is also located here. The country is rich in natural resources. Oil, gold, aluminum mining, processing manufacturing and agriculture are the main economic industries. Compulsory education is implemented for children aged 6-12 years old. The country has a very diverse history and culture; modern medical facilities, sound infrastructure, and good international relations.
The Suriname passport is mainly visa-free for Asian countries, and is visa-free or visa-on-arrival for more than 76 countries and regions: Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia, Malaysia, Philippines, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Israel, and Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, etc.
Policy Introduction
- Foreigners of non-Suriname origin who wish to stay in the Republic of Suriname for more than 90 days must apply for a temporary residence permit three months before the original date ( "MKV = Machtiging Kort Verblijf" ) arrived in Suriname. The MKV cannot be submitted in Suriname and a tourist or business visa is still required. It can be submitted at one of the Suriname diplomatic or consular posts in the corresponding country or region of residence. Applicants will not be granted a visa before proceeding with the MKV procedure.
- Foreigners coming to Suriname can enter Suriname with a tourist visa and apply for a "MKV" in Paramaribo.
- Suriname can apply online to obtain an electronic travel card, electronic visa or electronic business visa, and receive travel authorization via email within 72 hours.
* Holding a Suriname passport can indirectly obtain a French green card, or apply for a Dutch passport. For example, if you invest US$200,000 to buy a house in the Netherlands, you can obtain a Dutch temporary green card. After three years, you can apply for Dutch citizenship and obtain a Dutch passport
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- Be eighteen years or older
- No criminal record
- Complete the investment required by the bill
- The applicant has lived in the country as a resident for Five years before you can apply for permanent residence status or naturalization
Obtain a visitor visa first. The visa can be extended for up to one year if the requirements are met, and then Obtain resident status under the sponsorship of a Surinamese citizen. If resident status is granted, it is valid for two years and must be renewed every two years four months before the visa expiry date. If an individual with permanent resident status leaves Suriname for more than twelve months, he will lose his permanent resident status (naturalization or citizenship will not) and needs to reapply.
Important advantages
- Movement springboard. Having this national identity can be used as a springboard to Europe and the United States. Holding a Suriname passport and investing more than 200,000 US dollars in Dutch real estate can obtain a Dutch green card
- The process is simple. There are no language requirements for applicants and review of business background and funding sources
- Quick approval. It only takes 3 months to apply for a Suriname immigration passport
- Convenient travel. Suriname passport is visa-free for 79 countries and regions including Japan, South Korea, Singapore, and Malaysia
- Good benefits. Enjoy compulsory education, medical insurance, unemployment benefits and other national benefits
- Business convenience. Suriname is rich in natural products, including timber, gold mines, fisheries, etc. With Suriname’s identity and passport, you can do business and live a leisurely life in Suriname
Application process
- Prepare immigration application materials, pay background investigation and government review fees
- Submit immigration application and wait for the review result
- First obtain a visitor visa, obtain resident status under the sponsorship of a Surinamese citizen, and stay for five years
- Obtain a Suriname passport