How to get a Suriname visa from Ghana

• This is the type of visa issued to persons travelling to Suriname for tourism purposes.
• You can also visit family and friends while on this visa.
• All visitors to Suriname must carry a valid passport.
• Applicants seeking this visa need to submit an invitation letter from a family member or host living in Suriname.
• This letter should clearly state the address and contact details of the host, as well as your relationship with them.
• During the visa application, you will need to provide proof of sufficient funds to last the duration of your stay.
• The Suriname tourist visa is valid for only 90 days.
• You are advised to exit the country before your visa expires.
• This visa does not serve study purposes. You cannot be enrolled in any of the institutions of learning in the country.

• This is the type of visa issued to Ghanaians traveling to Suriname for business purposes.
• You will need to provide an invitation letter from the Suriname company you will be visiting.
• This letter will also contain their detailed address, accompanied with the date and actual purpose of your trip.
• If the intention is to attend a meeting or seminar, confirmation/invitation from the conference organizer/institution is required.
• If you are employed, you will have to present a certificate from your employer stating or allowing your business travel.
• Your bank statement from the last 6 months is needed.
• Self-employed people will submit proof of business registration.
• You cannot be gainfully employed while you are in the country with this visa.
• It must be made clear whether your trip will be sponsored by the employer or the local company.

The Surinamese dollar has been the official currency of Suriname since 2004. It is normally abbreviated with the dollar sign $, or alternatively Sr$ to distinguish it from other dollar-denominated currencies.

There is no information about the Embassy of Suriname in Ghana. Please check the neighboring countries for the nearest Embassy of Suriname that covers the territory of Ghana.

Suriname is mostly a safe place to travel to. Most of the tourists traveling there usually have no problems, however, you should be on your toes at all times, because the armed robbery, violent crime, and burglary sometimes occur in Suriname.

Suriname was occupied by the British in 1799, after the Netherlands were incorporated by France, and was returned to the Dutch in 1816, after the defeat of Napoleon. The Dutch abolished slavery only in 1863, although the British had already abolished it during their short rule.