🇸🇷 Suriname · General Residence
Machtiging tot Kortverblijf (MKV) — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum annual salary | €131 |
| Age range | 14–65 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €0 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 24 months. Does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://gov.sr/ministeries/ministerie-van-justitie-en-politie/verblijfsvergunningen.
Frequently asked
Does this visa lead to permanent residence?
No — it does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Minimum annual salary
https://gov.sr/ministeries/ministerie-van-justitie-en-politie/verblijfsvergunningen · verified 2026-06-23
Age range
https://gov.sr/ministeries/ministerie-van-justitie-en-politie/verblijfsvergunningen · verified 2026-06-23
Application fee
https://gov.sr/ministeries/ministerie-van-justitie-en-politie/verblijfsvergunningen · verified 2026-06-23
No direct PR path
“Zo zijn zij die van Surinaamse origine zijn vrijgesteld van MKV ( Machtiging voor Kort Verblijf).”
https://gov.sr/ministeries/ministerie-van-justitie-en-politie/verblijfsvergunningen · verified 2026-06-23
Open to all nationalities
https://gov.sr/ministeries/ministerie-van-justitie-en-politie/verblijfsvergunningen · verified 2026-06-23
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-23.