Residence in Suriname

First residence application – other foreign nationals

This application is intended for the category of other foreign nationals submitting a first application for residence in Suriname. The VZ overview page describes a residence of up to two years.

Friendly applicant in Suriname

What is this application?

This application is intended for the category other foreign nationals submitting a first application for residence in Suriname. The VZ overview page describes a residence of up to two years.

Before you start

First check the official document list for your application type on the page Document lists. The general VZ instructions show that you should take into account, among other things:

  • Valid passport
  • Legalised birth certificate and other relevant legalised civil-status documents
  • Proof of means of support / source of income
  • Health insurance
  • Application or request form, where applicable

Official foreign documents not drawn up in Dutch or English must, according to the VZ instructions, be accompanied by a legalised translation by a sworn translator. Read more at Translating, legalising and scanning documents.

How do you submit the application?

Choose the correct application typeOpen the corresponding document list and check which documents apply to your situation.
Collect and scan your documentsScan original documents only, complete and clear, per person and in PDF format.
Fill in the details and uploadFill in all requested details and upload the requested documents.
Check and submitCheck your details, checkboxes and attachments and submit the application.
What happens after submission?

According to the old VZ instructions, you will immediately see a registration confirmation on screen, receive an e-mail within 24 hours and be asked to respond to that confirmation e-mail within 48 hours. To be confirmed by VZ

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Do you have questions?

Our staff are happy to help you. Contact Vreemdelingenzaken.

Ter bevestiging door VZ (interne conceptnotitie)

  • Gedetailleerde documentenlijst eerste aanvraag (niet hersteld) aanleveren.
  • Actualiteit van het bedrag USD 150 bevestigen.
  • 24-uurs e-mail en 48-uurs reactietermijn bevestigen.

Dit blok is alleen zichtbaar in de conceptversie en wordt vóór livegang verwijderd.