On the official VFS Global Suriname e-Visa portal (suriname.vfsevisa.com), which operates on behalf of the Government of Suriname. Apply before departure.

Up to 90 days for tourism. Stays longer than three months require an Authorization for Temporary Stay (MKV) from a Surinamese mission.

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Canada to Suriname visa requirements

Q: How much does the Suriname Entry Fee cost?

The government Entry Fee is USD 50 (or EUR 50), plus a VFS Global service fee of about USD 8, for a typical total of around USD 58.

Q: Is it single or multiple entry?

The e-Tourist Card is single entry and expires after 90 days. You would need a new card for a separate trip.

Q: What passport validity is required?

Your Canadian passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your date of arrival in Suriname.

Canadian ordinary passport holders do not need a traditional consular visa for short tourism in Suriname, but they MUST obtain a Suriname e-Tourist Card (Entry Fee) online before departure. It is single-entry, valid for a stay of up to 90 days, and must be presented (as proof of payment) at airline check-in. As of 2026, Canada is not on Suriname's fully visa-exempt list. Instead, Canadian tourists travel under Suriname's online "Entry Fee" / e-Tourist Card scheme administered by VFS Global on behalf of the Government of Suriname. The traveller applies and pays online before the trip, receives an entry-fee voucher / e-Tourist Card, and presents it during check-in (if flying) and on arrival. The card is single-entry and authorizes a tourist stay of up to 90 days. The base Entry Fee is USD 50 (or EUR 50) plus a VFS Global service fee of about USD 8 (EUR 8), for a typical total of roughly USD 58. The passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the arrival date. For stays longer than three months, a separate Authorization for Temporary Stay (MKV) must be obtained from a Surinamese mission before travelling. Because this is an online pre-arrival authorization rather than a free visa-waiver or a visa-on-arrival counter process, the best-fit verdict is e-visa.

VISA REQUIREDTOURISMSINGLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-05-30

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/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-30

Visa type

e-Tourist Card / Entry Fee (online pre-arrival authorization)

Maximum stay

Up to 90 days

per entry

Entries

Single entry

from issue date

Visa fee

USD 50 (or EUR 50) Entry Fee + ~USD 8 VFS service fee (~USD 58 total)

consular fee only

Processing time

Typically a few minutes to a few business days; apply well before departure

standard track

Validity

Card valid for the trip; expires 90 days after issue / single visit

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Confirm passport validity

Ensure your Canadian passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond your planned arrival date in Suriname and has a blank page.

· 6-month rule

/02

Open the official Suriname e-Visa portal

Go to the VFS Global Suriname e-Visa site (suriname.vfsevisa.com), the official partner of the Government of Suriname, and select the e-Tourist Card / Entry Fee.

· Official portal· VFS Global

/03

Complete the online application

Enter your personal and passport details exactly as they appear in your passport, and your travel dates. Errors that don't match your passport can prevent boarding.

· Match passport exactly

/04

Pay the Entry Fee online

Pay the USD 50 (or EUR 50) Entry Fee plus the VFS service fee by card. Keep the payment confirmation.

· USD 50 + service fee

/05

Receive and print the voucher / e-Tourist Card

Download and print the entry-fee voucher / e-Tourist Card sent to you electronically once approved.

· Print a copy

/06

Present at check-in and on arrival

Show the entry-fee voucher to airline staff at check-in (if flying) and to immigration on arrival in Suriname, along with proof of onward/return travel.

· Airline check-in· Immigration

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

13 items

Personalized checklist

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Visa typeTravel date

Deadline reminderAdd a date before export

RequiredCanadian passport valid 6+ months beyond arrival, with a blank page

Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route

required

RequiredApproved Suriname e-Tourist Card / Entry Fee voucher (printed)

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

required

RequiredProof of payment of the Entry Fee

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

required

RequiredConfirmed return or onward flight ticket

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

required

RecommendedProof of accommodation (hotel booking or host address)

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

recommended

RequiredPayment card for the online fee

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

required

RecommendedSufficient funds for the stay

Bank, income, or asset proof with clear name, date, and balances

recommended

ConditionalYellow fever vaccination certificate if arriving from/transiting an endemic area

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

conditional

RecommendedTravel/health insurance

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

recommended

ConditionalMKV (Authorization for Temporary Stay) if staying over 3 months

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

conditional

RequiredOfficial application form or online application

Official form; submit online or print and sign as instructed

Use the current form from the official or designated application channel.

RequiredFlight and hotel itinerary

Confirmed or agency-arranged itinerary when the route guide requires it

Use dates that fit the allowed stay and visa validity.

RecommendedTravel medical insurance

Policy certificate showing traveler name, destination, and coverage dates

Some destinations or agencies require it even when the core visa rule only recommends it.

Official sourcesGovernment of Canada - Travel advice and advisories for Suriname VFS Global - Suriname E-Visa / E-Tourist Card (official portal)Wikipedia - Visa policy of Suriname

Application link included: VFS Global - Suriname E-Visa / E-Tourist Card (official portal)

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/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

Suriname Entry Fee (e-Tourist Card)USD 50 (or EUR 50)Base government entry fee, paid online before arrival

VFS Global service fee~USD 8 (or EUR 8)Processing charge added by the official portal operator

Total estimateUSD 50 — USD 58incl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

Standard online e-Tourist Card

Minutes to a few business days

Apply and pay on the official VFS Global Suriname e-Visa portal before departure; approval and voucher delivered electronically.

Consular visa / MKV (long stay)

Several business days to weeks

Required only for stays beyond 3 months or non-tourist purposes; apply at a Surinamese embassy/consulate.

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

Application errors not matching passport

If the e-Tourist Card details don't match the passport, airlines will deny boarding.

Medium

/02

Applying too late

Travellers who leave the online application to the last minute risk not having an approved voucher in time.

Medium

/03

Passport under 6 months validity

Suriname requires at least 6 months passport validity beyond arrival.

Low

/04

No proof of onward/return travel

Immigration may require evidence of an exit ticket.

Low

/05

Overstaying the 90-day limit

The card is single-entry for up to 90 days; longer stays require an MKV.

Low

/07 — On arrival

After you land

/01

Immigration

Keep your passport, visa or exemption proof, return ticket, and accommodation details ready for border inspection.

/02

Customs

Review the destination's customs rules before travel and declare restricted goods or large cash amounts when required.

/03

Connectivity

Check whether airport SIMs, eSIMs, or roaming are the best option for your route before arrival.

/08 — The history

Policy changelog

since 2024

2026-05-30 · major

Canada to Suriname route verified

Confirmed via Government of Canada travel advisory and VFS Global Suriname e-Visa portal that Canadians need an online e-Tourist Card (Entry Fee, USD 50 + service fee), single entry, up to 90 days; verdict set to e-visa.

/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Do Canadians need a visa for Suriname?—

Not a traditional consular visa for short tourism. Canadians must instead obtain a Suriname e-Tourist Card (Entry Fee) online before arrival. It is single-entry and valid for up to 90 days.

How much does the Suriname Entry Fee cost?+

Where do I apply?+

Is it single or multiple entry?+

How long can I stay?+

What passport validity is required?+

/11 — Passport tools