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Business Travel Requirements for an Suriname Visa for Swiss Citizens

1. Important Information

   The country has no consular representation in Switzerland, consular matters are covered by the embassy in the Netherlands. This will result in higher service fees for visa applications

2. Passport

   The applicant's actual passport. The passport must: 

   • Have at least one blank visa page
   • Be valid for six months beyond entry date

3. Photograph(s)

   You must provide one colour, passport type photograph that meets the following criteria:

   • Be taken within the last three months and printed on high quality photo paper
   • Be taken against an all white background
   • Be 35 mm by 45mm in size
   • Provide the full frontal view of your head with your face centered in the middle and displaying a neutral (non-smiling) expression
   • You may wear neither spectacles nor headwear except for religious purposes
   • Your photo should not be affixed to your application and it may not display evidence of adhesive or staples

4. Business Introduction Letter

   You must provide a Business Cover Letter from the applicant's Swiss employer. All letters must be printed on company letterhead that displays a Swiss postal address. Use the sample Business Cover Letter provided here to complete your letter.
   
   All Business Cover Letters must be addressed to the Embassy or Consulate. The address of the diplomatic mission can be found here
   In addition to the language provided in the sample, your Business Cover Letter must:

   • For two year multiple entry applications, state that the applicant understands that the duration of stay is 90 days in total over a period of 180 days and this cannot be exceeded
   • Be adressed to the consulate in Amsterdam
     

5. Letter of Invitation

   A letter of invitation from the company the applicant is visiting. A copy is acceptable. This letter must:  

   • Be on company letterhead paper
   • Include the name of the applicant
   • Include the passport number of the applicant 
   • State the purpose of journey
   • Specify the requested number of entries and length of visa required
   • For two year multiple entry applications, state that the applicant understands that the duration of stay is 90 days in total over a period of 180 days and this cannot be exceeded
   • Be adressed to the consulate in Amsterdam
     

6. Proof of Registration

   An up-to-date extract from the Chamber of Commerce in Switzerland. The extract must:

   • Bear the details of the company in Switzerland
   • Be requested at the Chamber of Commerce in the municipality where the company is registered
   • Be written in English. If the extract is written in any other language, an English translation must be submitted as well but this translation does not have to be legalised
     

7. Proof of Travel Arrangements

   Details of travel arrangements. This must be provided as:

   • A flight confirmation showing onward/return ticket
   • A copy of the hotel booking confirmation
     

8. Visa Application Form(s)

   One completed and signed visa application form is required. The form must:

   • Be completed online at: http://visa15.consulaatsuriname.nl/
   • Be printed, signed and submitted within 10 working days after completion, together with all other visa requirements

9. CIBTvisas Order Confirmation

   For orders placed on the CIBTvisas website, a copy of the Online Order Confirmation which is sent to you via email, must be submitted.

   
   For all other orders, and where applicable, a completed CIBTvisas Visa Order Form which can be found in the CIBTvisas Application Pack should be submitted.

   
   Please note that all card payments will only be made upon completion of the visa application process.