Residence in Suriname

Extension of residence

Do you already have a residence permit and wish to extend your residence? According to VZ, this application can only be submitted by foreign nationals who already hold a residence permit.

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Who is this application for?

Do you already have a residence permit and wish to extend your residence? According to VZ, this application can only be submitted by foreign nationals who already hold a residence permit.

What do you need?

  • Request form (and where relevant the minor-children form)
  • Passport: holder page and the annotated/stamped pages
  • The most recently granted residence permit
  • Civil-status documents
  • CBB registration declaration, not older than six months at submission
  • Proof of means of support

According to the source, the most recently granted residence permit must have three stamps: the stamp of the Vreemdelingendienst, the stamp of the CBB head office and the stamp of the CBB district office.

Examples of proof of means of support are: an employer's statement (employment), a work permit, a business or shop licence, proof of a business without licence obligation, pension or an internship agreement. See Means of support and guarantee.

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)

  • Actualiteit van het bedrag USD 150 bevestigen.
  • Indieningstermijn (hoe vroeg verlenging mag worden ingediend) is niet in de bron vastgesteld; niet gepubliceerd.

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