Suriname for citizens of Sao Tome and Principe

🔑 How to enter to Suriname from Sao Tome and Principe

To enter Suriname, Santomean citizens must follow some fairly simple steps. Please note that migration services have the right to request additional documents (return tickets, accommodation reservations and etc.).

1. Before traveling to Suriname, check whether your Santomean passport is valid. Passport must be valid for 6 months after entering Suriname and have at least 1 blank page for entry stamp.
2. Show your Santomean passport to the immigration officer upon arrival.
3. Getting a visa - an entry stamp in your Santomean passport.

✅ Requirements for Santomean citizens to visit Suriname with tourist visa

• Santomean citizens should provide valid passport. Passport must be valid at the all time of entry to Suriname. The passport must be a minimum of one blank page for the entry stamp.
• Medical insurance is recommended, as treatment of Santomean citizens on the territory of Suriname is carried out on a commercial basis.

⚠ Citizens of Sao Tome and Principe must obtain a visa in advance before traveling to Suriname.

A Surinamese tourist visa is required for Santomean citizens. At the discretion of the embassy staff, the visa can be issued strictly under the travel time line. When applying for a tourist visa to Suriname, the applicant must be in person. You may applay for a Surinamese tourist visa online.

✅ How to apply for Suriname tourist visa from Sao Tome and Principe

1. Prepare all required documents.
2. Complete the application form and attach all required documents.
3. Submit your visa application online.
4. Await processing of documents.
5. Receive your passports with visas. .

ℹ The processing time is usually standard, but may increase depending on the embassy's workload. Refusal may be received without explanation. The visa fee is non-refundable in case of refusal. The application must be submitted for each applicant separately and in person.

❓ FAQ

1. Do citizens of Sao Tome and Principe require a visa to visit the Suriname?

   Santomean citizens do not need a visa to visit the Suriname.

2. What happens if a Santomean passport holder stays in Suriname longer than the visa-free period allowed?

   Overstaying visa-free entry to Suriname is punishable by a fine, in case of serious violations a ban on entry to Suriname is possible. It is essential to leave the country before your authorized stay expires or to extend your stay legally if needed.

3. Do citizens of Sao Tome and Principe need to show proof of sufficient funds to enter Suriname without a visa?

   Surinamese immigration authorities may ask for proof of sufficient funds or a return ticket when entering the country without a visa. It is advisable to have these documents with you when traveling.

4. What documents are required for Santomean citizens to enter Suriname without a visa?

   Santomean citizens need a valid passport with at least six months validity, a return or onward ticket, and proof of sufficient funds to cover their stay in Suriname.

5. Can Santomean work or study during the visa-free stay in Suriname?

   The Suriname visa-free stay is usually for tourism purposes only. For working or studying in Suriname Santomean citizens usually requires a specific visa, and you should not engage in such activities on a tourist visa-free stay.