Residence in Suriname

Residence – Surinamese origin

This application is for the VZ category of foreign nationals of Surinamese origin applying for fixed-term residence. The VZ overview page mentions a maximum duration of two years.

Friendly applicant in Suriname

Who is this application for?

This application is for the VZ category foreign nationals of Surinamese origin applying for fixed-term residence. The VZ overview page mentions a maximum duration of two years.

What do you need?

  • Request form and, where applicable, the minor-children information form
  • Passport: holder page plus all annotated/stamped pages
  • Legalised birth certificate and civil-status documents
  • Proof of means of support

As proof of means of support, the VZ list mentions among others: employment, a business or shop licence, a business without licence obligation, pension, remigrant documents and, where applicable, an internship agreement.

Are you a remigrant?

For remigrants, the recovered VZ list additionally mentions: a receipt confirmation from the Social Insurance Bank, an identity document of the authorised representative and a power-of-attorney form for persons still abroad.

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)

  • Officiële bewijsstukken 'Surinaamse origine' voor deze route bevestigen (niet afleiden uit andere routes).

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