Procedure to apply for and obtain a Suriname passport

You need to follow the necessary procedures and submit the required documents:

• Ensure that you meet the eligibility criteria for obtaining a Suriname passport. Typically, this includes being a citizen of Suriname or having Surinamese descent.
• Visit the Surinamese embassy or consulate: Go to your country’s nearest Surinamese embassy or consulate. Take all the required documents, including the completed application form, photographs, and supporting documents. The embassy or consulate will guide you through the process and provide additional information.
• In some cases, you may be required to provide biometric data, such as fingerprints and a digital photo, as part of the passport application process. The embassy or consulate will guide you through this process if necessary.
• After submitting your application and supporting documents, the embassy or consulate will process your application. The processing time can vary, so inquire about the expected timeframe.
• Download and fill out the application form.

Documents Required

• Two (2) Completed COLOR printed Passport Application form
• If the form is not available digitally, you may request one at the office when submitting your request or by letter, with inclusion of a prepaid envelope addressed to you
• A clear (color) copy of the full passport (all pages and cover).
• A clear (color) copy of the residence document.
• Three (3) good, similar-A current original copy of the marriage certificate with the municipality official’s signature, a stamp, and, if the marriage occurred outside of Suriname, a Court stamp.
  color passport photos (not older than three months);
• An original copy (no more than six months old) of your current nationality and marital status from the Civil Registry (abbreviated as BPR) of your current residency, where you/the minor child is/was registered, with the signature of the municipality official and an apostille stamp from the Court.
• For a minor born in Suriname: A copy of the birth certificate
• Minor children born outside of Suriname: A current original copy of the birth certificate, signed by a municipality official from the commune of residence, and an apostille stamp from the Court.
• A recent, original copy of the birth certificate, with the signature of the municipality official and a Court apostille.
• A current original copy of the divorce certificate with the municipality official’s signature, a stamp, and an apostille from the Court if the divorce occurred outside of a Surinamese court.
• A certified true copy of the death certificate bearing the official signature and stamp of the municipality, widow or widower, and the court where the document was apostille.

Cost of passport

• The fee for new passport is USD 225

Renewal of passport

• Please note that applying for a new passport eight months before the expiration date is recommended to avoid complications with renewing your passport.
• After submitting your application, a new passport takes at least three months to process.
• Please be aware that minors (those under the age of 18) are no longer listed as belonging to the parent(s) in the passport. Their own passports are required.
• For further information, check here.