India Visa Requirements for Surinamese Citizens (2026)
Yes — but the whole process is online: Surinamese passport holders apply for a India e-Visa. Maximum stay: 30 days. Cost: US$25. Every number on this page carries the date we last verified it.
Required documents
- Completed Self-Declaration Form, filled before reaching the arrival immigration counters [1]
Fees & processing
| Visa fee | US$25 — e-Visa |
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From official-portal extracts (captured ):
- •The e-Visa for this corridor costs USD 25.
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How to apply
- Apply for the eVisa online through the official Bureau of Immigration portal at indianvisaonline.gov.in. [2]
- Complete the application form on the government website indianvisaonline.gov.in. [1]
- Submit the eArrival Card online within 72 hours before your arrival in India. [5]
- Fill in the Self-Declaration Form before reaching the arrival immigration counters. [1]
- Present your passport and approved eVisa to immigration when you land. [2]
Before you fly
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- •All passengers must complete the Self-Declaration Form before reaching the arrival immigration counters. [1]
Full India entry guide — customs, health, long stays — on the destination page.
Watch out for
The Government of India does not authorise agents or intermediaries to charge fees for emergency or express visas, eVisas or the eArrival card, so apply only through official channels. [1] [2]
Visa on arrival is not available for Surinamese passport holders; it applies only to nationals of Japan, South Korea and certain UAE nationals at selected airports. [2]
Recent changes
- · confirmedKuwait
- · confirmedBahrain
- · confirmedreplaced emergency e-Visa with six categories of electronic visas for nationals of Afghanistan
- · confirmedresumed Qatar
- · confirmedresumed China (including Hong Kong and Macau), only for business e-Visa
- · confirmedBritish citizens of Guernsey, Isle of Man and Jersey, and British Overseas Territories citizens of Gibraltar
- · confirmedresumed Canada
- · confirmedsuspended Canada
- · confirmedresumed Saudi Arabia
- · confirmedresumed Canada
- · confirmedSaudi Arabia
- · confirmedQatar
Policy updates affecting this route
- · confirmedPaper arrival/departure (disembarkation) card completed on arrival → Foreigners and OCI holders must submit the e-Arrival card online within 72 hours before arrival at boi.gov.in — India replaces paper arrival card with a mandatory online e-Arrival
Frequently asked
How long can Surinamese citizens stay in India?
Up to 30 days.
How much does it cost?
US$25 — e-Visa.
What documents are required?
Completed eArrival Card, submitted online before arrival (arrival information only, not a visa); Completed Self-Declaration Form, filled before reaching the arrival immigration counters.
Where do I apply?
Only on the official government portal: https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/tvoa.html
Do I need an eArrival Card before landing in India?
Yes. Foreign nationals must submit the eArrival Card online within 72 hours before arrival. It is arrival information, not a visa.
Is visa on arrival available for Surinamese travellers?
No. Visa on arrival is limited to nationals of Japan, South Korea and certain UAE nationals at selected airports, so apply for an eVisa instead.
Sources & last verified
Primary source: official government portal — indianvisaonline.gov.in.
Fact data cross-checked against English Wikipedia “Visa requirements for Surinamese citizens” and “Visa policy of India”, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 — attribution, not copied text.
Official-source extracts captured : [1] boi.gov.in [2] indianvisaonline.gov.in [3] mea.gov.in [4] boi.gov.in [5] boi.gov.in [6] boi.gov.in [7] boi.gov.in. Attribution to the publishing agencies; every bracketed number above points to its row here.
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This is general travel information, not legal or immigration advice. Rules change and enforcement varies at the border — always confirm on the official portal before you travel.