Non-Immigrant Visas

What documents do I need to bring? 

All applicants should convince the visa issuing officer that they have strong ties to their place of residence.  To that end, all participants should submit whatever documents they feel will establish their ties to Suriname or French Guyana.  An applicant’s documents should also indicate to the Consular Officer which type of visa to issue, for what period of time, and for how many entries into the United States.

There is no set list of “qualifying materials.”  Generally, any materials, which indicate your ties (family, social, economic, cultural, etc.) to Suriname will be helpful.  The Consular Officer and the Consular Staff will hold all “qualifying materials” in strict confidence.

The more clearly and concisely you present your “qualifying materials,” the easier it will be for the Consular Officer to determine whether or not you are qualified for a visa. Therefore, it is to your advantage to present your “qualifying materials” in an organized form.  In the past, some of the following documents have proven to be helpful to the Consular Officer:

·        A statement of employment on company letter head that indicates an applicant’s starting date and current salary

·        Recent salary slips

·        Documents indicating ownership of property

·        Evidence of previous visas to the United States

·        Surinamese bank account statements for the last six months indicating current balances.  Please, no bank letters.

·        Family Book

·        Permission to operate a business

·        Evidence of sufficient funds to defray the expenses of visit to the United States

·        Current valid visas of members of your household

·        Evidence of “student” status

·        Travel itinerary 

PLEASE NOTE:  This list is meant to be neither exhaustive nor exclusive, nor should you assume that because you have presented all the materials listed above you will qualify for a visa.  Remember, each visa applicant who is 18 years or older must qualify for him/herself.   The Consular Section recommends that applicants who speak neither Dutch, English, nor Sranan Tongo bring someone to assist in translating.

Applicants who present false or misleading documents during the course of their interview may be found permanently ineligible for further visa consideration.  Persons who provide false documentation to applicants likewise may be found permanently ineligible for US visas.