Ready to Travel? Here is How to Order a Suriname Visa and Required Documents Needed

Okay, so I had to get a visa to go to Suriname. Let me tell you, it was a bit of a process, but I got through it. Here’s how it went down:

Figuring Out What I Needed

First things first, I had to figure out if I even needed a visa. Turns out, some folks don’t, but I did. Also there’s this thing called a “Tourist Card” that some people can get instead. So, I checked that out.

Getting My Documents in Order

Next, I had to gather all my documents. They needed my passport, which had to be valid, of course. And I had to show them I had a ticket to leave Suriname, too – makes sense. And, oh boy, they wanted to know where I was staying, so I had to get a copy of my hotel reservation.

• Checked my passport’s expiration date – all good!
• Booked my flights and got my return ticket.
• Booked a hotel and got a copy of the confirmation.

Filling Out the Application

Then came the fun part – the application. There was this form I had to fill out online. It asked for all the usual stuff: my name, address, where I was going in Suriname, and why I was visiting.

• Filled out the online visa application form, double-checking every detail.

Organizing My Paperwork

After that, I had to organize all my documents into two separate piles. One was for all my personal stuff, and the other was for my sponsor’s documents, because I needed someone to sponsor my application. I put a title sheet on each pile, just like they asked, and paper-clipped everything together.

• Made two piles of documents: “Category 1 – Customer’s Documents” and “Category 2 – Sponsor’s Documents”.
• Put a title sheet on each pile.
• Paper-clipped everything neatly.

Applying Online

They didn’t have a visa-on-arrival thing, so I had to do everything online. I registered on their website, filled in the application, and uploaded all my scanned documents there. Seemed a bit daunting at first, but it was pretty straightforward.

• Registered on the official website.
• Completed the online application.
• Uploaded all the scanned documents.

Waiting Game

And then, the waiting. It wasn’t too long, but it felt like forever. I kept checking my email every hour to see if they’d replied.

Success!

Finally, I got an email saying my visa was approved! I was so relieved. They sent me this electronic visa thingy, which I printed out. I was ready to go!

So yeah, that’s how I got my Suriname visa. It was a bit of work, but totally worth it in the end. Now, I can enjoy my trip without any worries!