General Information

Welcome to the American Citizen Services Section of the Embassy of the United States in Paramaribo. Providing service and assistance to U.S. citizens in Suriname is our top priority.

We strongly encourage all American citizens living in Suriname to enroll with the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP).  Once you sign-up, we can keep you up to date with important safety and security announcements.  It will also help your friends and family get in touch with you in case of an emergency.

Effective September 02, 2011, the U.S. Embassy in Paramaribo will implement an online American Citizen Services (ACS) and notarial services appointment system. The new system will allow us to provide more efficient customer service.

Walk-in ACS and notarial services will no longer be available, unless there is an emergency concerning an American Citizen, such as a lost passport.  Appointments for these services must be scheduled online through our website.  First chose the service you require from the menu on the left under ACS and make an appointment.

The online ACS Appointment System should improve customer service and shorten waiting times at the Embassy. The appointment system will provide applicants with an exact time during consular hours to be present for the type of service they need. 

American Citizens or their delegated representative may walk in to pick up Social Security checks or to inquire about voting overseas on any Monday, Tuesday, or Thursday from 14:00-15:30.

Immigrant visa services will be by appointment only, please call 472900 ext 2236/2271 or email us caparamar@state.gov.  

Questions about the new procedures may be directed to the Consular Section at telephone 472-900, ext. 2236/2271 or via e-mail at caparamar@state.gov.  

For EMERGENCY SERVICES US citizens only:

Phone: (597)-710-1112 (after hours)

Phone: (597)-472-900 ext 2236/2271