As of January 1, 2023, the Chinese Embassy in Suriname will collect the finger prints of ordinary visa applicants. Applicants will need to come to the Chinese Embassy in person to provide their finger prints. The following applicants are exempted from this requirement:

1. Applicants under 14 or above 70;

2. Diplomatic passport holders or applicants who meet the requirements for diplomatic visa, courtesy visa or official visa;

3. Applicants who have left their finger prints with the Chinese Embassy in Suriname 5 years within their last application for Chinese visas;

4. Physically challenged applicants who are unable to leave any finger print.

    Any fraud in visa application process may render border entry impossible for the applicant. Please refer to Notice on Updated Requirements for Chinese Visa Application during the Pandemic for more information(http://sr.china-embassy.gov.cn/eng/sbgxyw/202206/t20220625_10709915.htm), and feel free to contact the Embassy should issues arise.

Number: +597-8894680

Email: paramaribo@csm.mfa.gov

December 26, 2022