Non-Immigrant Visas 

When should I apply for a Non-Immigrant Visa?

All visa applicants should apply at least three weeks in advance of their anticipated travel.  A number of unforeseen factors can prevent the Consular Section from issuing a visa on short notice. Please do not leave your visa application to the last minute. Applicants should not purchase plane tickets or make irrevocable travel plans before obtaininga a visa. Visa applicants should normally apply at a US Embassy or consulate in their country of residence.  .

If you are not a resident of Suriname, interviewing officers in Paramaribo may not have experience in evaluating the circumstances in your country of residence.  You may, therefore, have greater difficulty establishing your eligibility for a US visa in Paramaribo than you would experience in your home country.  Temporary visitors to Suriname are strongly urged to apply for US visas in their country of residence.