Suriname · For your nationality or ancestry
PSA status (Surinamese descent)
First stay: 6 mo
PSA status and document (Persoon van Surinaamse Afkomst)
Checked against official sources on , some details partly verifiedRecord corrected 12 Oct 2026Change log
Key facts
PSA status (Surinamese descent) is a for your nationality or ancestry route for Suriname. Checked 2026-10-12 against the official source.
- Government fees
- $130
- Processing
- 14–28 days
- First stay
- 6 mo
Cost, time and long term
To apply: government fee $130; decision: 14–28 days. No lawyer or agent fee is included.
Government fees$130
- $130Application or renewal for an applicant aged 18 or over applying outside Europe, as the PSA page lists it (EUR 120 (≈ $130) in Europe; under 18: US$80 or EUR 70 (≈ $78)). A June 2025 government notice gives other amounts: EUR 160 (≈ $180) or USD 175 for adults and EUR 80 (≈ $89) or USD 96 under 18.
RenewalRenewable
The 5-year document is renewed with a new application, which you can submit from 3 months before it expires.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Business and International Cooperation, Suriname
Processing14–28 days
The Ministry reports a waiting time of 2 to 4 weeks for the digital PSA document.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Business and International Cooperation, Suriname
Presence rulesStay rule
PSA document holders may stay 6 months at a time in Suriname, extendable by 6 months, so 12 months in a row at most.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Business and International Cooperation, Suriname
What you'll need
Who can apply2
- The applicant does not hold Surinamese nationality and was born in Suriname, or has a parent or grandparent of Surinamese origin.
- Legal partners (under the Surinamese Civil Code) and minor children of PSA persons also qualify.
What you must show1
- The PSA page lists the fee as US$130 (outside Europe) or EUR 120 (≈ $130) (in Europe) for adults and US$80 or EUR 70 (≈ $78) under 18; a June 2025 government notice states EUR 160 (≈ $180) or USD 175 for adults and EUR 80 (≈ $89) or USD 96 under 18.
Documents3
- Passport copy, a recent photograph and a legalised birth certificate; Surinamese-born applicants submit a birth certificate from Suriname.
- Applicants born abroad also give a parent's birth certificate from Suriname, or a grandparent's certificate and the parent's birth certificate.
- Partners give a civil-status proof or international extract no older than three months with an apostille.
Steps1
- Apply and pay online on the PSA website; the digital document is issued within two to four weeks.
After you arrive3
- The holder needs no visa and pays no entry fee for five years, and may stay six months at a time, extendable by six months.
- The holder may work without a foreigner's work permit and may register for a Surinamese ID card.
- The document is renewed with a new application up to three months before it expires.
When you become tax resident
How Suriname decides tax residence and treats foreign-source income, from its tax records.
- Stay on this route
6 months at first, renewable
- Tax residence
The consolidated text distinguishes domestic taxpayers (persons living in Suriname) from foreign taxpayers taxed on domestic net income.
- Foreign-source income
The consolidated text distinguishes domestic taxpayers (persons living in Suriname) from foreign taxpayers taxed on domestic net income.
All tax rules for Suriname Tax records checked
What you need to arrange
- Certified translation
Passport copy, a recent photograph and a legalised birth certificate
- Police certificate and civil documents
Passport copy, a recent photograph and a legalised birth certificate
Taken from this route's requirements above. The authority's own list is the one that counts.
Full official text
Five-year digital PSA document for people of Surinamese descent without Surinamese nationality: visa-free entry, continuous stay of up to 12 months and work without a work permit. 1 2 3 4 5
What you must show and pay
- A fee of $130 · Application or renewal for an applicant aged 18 or over applying outside Europe, as the PSA page lists it (EUR 120 (≈ $130) in Europe; under 18: US$80 or EUR 70 (≈ $78)). A June 2025 government notice gives other amounts: EUR 160 (≈ $180) or USD 175 for adults and EUR 80 (≈ $89) or USD 96 under 18. 1 2
Requirements
- The applicant does not hold Surinamese nationality and was born in Suriname, or has a parent or grandparent of Surinamese origin. 1
- Legal partners (under the Surinamese Civil Code) and minor children of PSA persons also qualify. 1
- The PSA page lists the fee as US$130 (outside Europe) or EUR 120 (≈ $130) (in Europe) for adults and US$80 or EUR 70 (≈ $78) under 18; a June 2025 government notice states EUR 160 (≈ $180) or USD 175 for adults and EUR 80 (≈ $89) or USD 96 under 18. 1 2
- Passport copy, a recent photograph and a legalised birth certificate; Surinamese-born applicants submit a birth certificate from Suriname. 1
- Applicants born abroad also give a parent's birth certificate from Suriname, or a grandparent's certificate and the parent's birth certificate. 1
- Partners give a civil-status proof or international extract no older than three months with an apostille. 1
- Apply and pay online on the PSA website; the digital document is issued within two to four weeks. 1 2
- The holder needs no visa and pays no entry fee for five years, and may stay six months at a time, extendable by six months. 1
- The holder may work without a foreigner's work permit and may register for a Surinamese ID card. 1 4
- The document is renewed with a new application up to three months before it expires. 1
Stay
- Document valid for five years; stay of up to six months at a time, extendable by six months (12 months continuous).
- Initial permitted stay: 6 months.
- Renewable, subject to the conditions in force at renewal.
Nationality
People of Surinamese descent who do not hold Surinamese nationality. Not open to: Suriname.
Work
Work in Suriname without the work permit required of foreigners.
Family
The legal partner and minor children of a PSA person can obtain the status.
Fine print
Two official pages state different fees (the PSA page: US$130 or EUR 120 (≈ $130) for adults; the June 2025 notice on the new fees under S.B. 2024 no. 13: EUR 160 (≈ $180) or USD 175). The amount charged is shown when paying on psa.gov.sr. Last checked 12 October 2026.
Official sources
- Personen van Surinaamse Afkomst (PSA) · Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Business and International Cooperation, Suriname · checked 2026-10-12
- PSA-dienstverlening gemoderniseerd: snellere aanvraag en digitale afgifte · Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Business and International Cooperation, Suriname · checked 2026-10-12 · published 2025-05-23
- Staatsbesluit van 16 februari 2026 (S.B. 2026 no. 20) on temporarily reduced PSA fees · Staatsblad van de Republiek Suriname · checked 2026-10-11 · published 2026-03-03
- Werkvergunning (leaflet, 2024 edition) · Ministry of Labour, Employment and Youth Affairs, Suriname · checked 2026-10-12
- Welcome to Suriname: Guide for Immigrants (June 2025) · Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Business and International Cooperation, Suriname · checked 2026-10-12 · published 2025-06-01
PSA status (Surinamese descent) and its alternatives
| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA status (Surinamese descent) | – | 6 mo, renewable | – |
| Indefinite residence (Surinamese origin) | – | – | – |
| Mexican nationality by descent Mexico | – | – | Yes |
| Colombian nationality by descent Colombia | – | – | – |
| Brazilian nationality by descent Brazil | – | – | – |
Questions people ask
How much money do I need for the PSA status (Surinamese descent)?
A fee of $130. Application or renewal for an applicant aged 18 or over applying outside Europe, as the PSA page lists it (EUR 120 (≈ $130) in Europe; under 18: US$80 or EUR 70 (≈ $78)).
How long can I stay on the PSA status (Surinamese descent)?
Document valid for five years; stay of up to six months at a time, extendable by six months (12 months continuous).
How long does the PSA status (Surinamese descent) take to process?
The Ministry reports a waiting time of 2 to 4 weeks for the digital PSA document.
Can I work on the PSA status (Surinamese descent)?
Work in Suriname without the work permit required of foreigners.
Can I bring my family on the PSA status (Surinamese descent)?
The legal partner and minor children of a PSA person can obtain the status.
Who can apply for the PSA status (Surinamese descent)?
People of Surinamese descent who do not hold Surinamese nationality. Not open to: Suriname.
How are PSA status (Surinamese descent) holders taxed in Suriname?
No special regime in our records is tied to the PSA status (Surinamese descent). The standard rules apply: Individuals living in Suriname pay 0% on the first SRD 108,000 (≈ $2,870) of net income, then 8% to SRD 150,000, (≈ $3,980) 18% to SRD 192,000, (≈ $5,100) 28% to SRD 234,000 (≈ $6,220) and 38% above (Article 34).
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How this was checked
Checked on 2026-10-12 against 5 official sources. Status: partly verified; the page marks the facts an official source does not fully confirm.
Every figure on this page comes from the official source it links to. The record was researched against these sources, then reviewed separately, with special attention to effective dates and amendments. Where a source does not state something, the page leaves it out.
- Personen van Surinaamse Afkomst (PSA) · Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Business and International Cooperation, Suriname · checked 2026-10-12
- PSA-dienstverlening gemoderniseerd: snellere aanvraag en digitale afgifte · Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Business and International Cooperation, Suriname · checked 2026-10-12
- Staatsbesluit van 16 februari 2026 (S.B. 2026 no. 20) on temporarily reduced PSA fees · Staatsblad van de Republiek Suriname · checked 2026-10-11
- Werkvergunning (leaflet, 2024 edition) · Ministry of Labour, Employment and Youth Affairs, Suriname · checked 2026-10-12
- Welcome to Suriname: Guide for Immigrants (June 2025) · Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Business and International Cooperation, Suriname · checked 2026-10-12
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