Canadian representation in Suriname
Canadian Consulate in Paramaribo
Contact details, opening hours, passport, notarial and consular services for the Consulate of Canada in Paramaribo, Suriname.
Contact details
Contact the Canadian Consulate in Paramaribo
The Consulate of Canada is located in the VSH United Building on Van’t Hogerhuysstraat in Paramaribo.
VSH United Building, Entrance Nieuwe Haven
Paramaribo
Suriname
Van’t Hogerhuysstraat 9-11
Paramaribo
Suriname
Appointments: Consular services are available by appointment Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Location
Where is the Canadian Consulate in Paramaribo?
The Consulate is located at Van’t Hogerhuysstraat 9-11 in the VSH United Building, using the Nieuwe Haven entrance.
About the consulate
About the Consulate of Canada in Paramaribo
The Canadian Consulate in Paramaribo is headed by an Honorary Consul and provides local consular services to Canadians visiting or living in Suriname.
Canada’s broader diplomatic representation for Suriname is provided by the High Commission of Canada in Georgetown, Guyana.
The Paramaribo office provides local consular assistance as well as passport and selected notarial services.
Consular services
Services at the Canadian Consulate in Paramaribo
The Consulate provides several services to Canadian citizens in Suriname.
Consular assistance
Canadians in Suriname can contact the Consulate for local consular assistance and guidance.
Passport services
Canadian passport applicants can book an appointment to present their application and supporting documents in person.
Notarial services
Selected notarial services are available by appointment, including certified copies, witnessing signatures and certain authentication services.
Citizenship information
Citizenship information is available, but paper applications for proof of Canadian citizenship are sent to the High Commission in Georgetown.
Visa and immigration
Visa and immigration applications and enquiries are handled through Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada and the appropriate visa application procedures.
Emergency assistance
Emergency Canadian consular assistance is available 24 hours a day through the Government of Canada.
Opening hours
Opening hours at the Canadian Consulate in Paramaribo
General enquiries
Monday to Thursday: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., by appointment.
Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., by appointment.
Consular services
Monday to Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., by appointment.
Saturday and Sunday: Closed.
Emergency assistance: Office hours may change during a large-scale emergency. Emergency Canadian consular assistance remains available 24 hours a day.
Passport services
Canadian passport services in Paramaribo
The Canadian Consulate in Paramaribo provides an in-person option for Canadian passport applications.
Apply in person
Complete the appropriate passport application, pay the applicable fees online and book an appointment by email to present your documents in person.
Mail applications to Georgetown
Applicants using the postal option should send their passport application to the High Commission of Canada in Georgetown, Guyana, according to the current Government of Canada instructions.
Lost or stolen passport: Contact Canadian Citizen Services promptly if your Canadian passport is lost or stolen while you are in Suriname.
Notarial services
Notarial services in Paramaribo
The Consulate provides selected notarial services by appointment.
Certified copies
The office can certify eligible documents as true copies of the originals.
Witnessing signatures
A consular officer can witness eligible signatures on documents intended for use in Canada.
Authentication and attestation
Selected documents and signatures may receive authentication or attestation services where current requirements are met.
Document requirements: Documents must be in English or French or accompanied by an official translation. Complete all documents before booking an appointment and sign them in front of the consular officer when required.
Citizenship services
Canadian citizenship services for Suriname
Applicants who are eligible can use the Government of Canada’s online process for proof of Canadian citizenship.
Paper applications
If you are required to submit a paper application for a Canadian citizenship certificate, mail it to the High Commission of Canada in Georgetown, Guyana.
Before you visit
Preparing to visit the Canadian Consulate in Paramaribo
Book an appointment
Consular and document services are appointment-based. Contact Canadian Citizen Services before travelling to the office.
Prepare passport documents
Complete your application and pay the required passport fees online before presenting your documents.
Check citizenship procedures
Paper citizenship certificate applications are handled through the High Commission in Georgetown rather than submitted at the Paramaribo Consulate.
Frequently asked questions
Canadian Consulate in Paramaribo FAQ
Is there a Canadian consulate in Suriname?
Yes. Canada maintains a Consulate at Van’t Hogerhuysstraat 9-11 in Paramaribo.
Is the Canadian Consulate in Paramaribo an honorary post?
Yes. Travel.gc.ca identifies the office as an Honorary Consul of Canada, while Global Affairs Canada officially names it the Consulate of Canada to Suriname, in Paramaribo.
What is the address?
The published address is Van’t Hogerhuysstraat 9-11, VSH United Building, Entrance Nieuwe Haven, Paramaribo, Suriname.
What are the telephone numbers?
The published telephone numbers are +597 227 2081 and 1-844-880-6519.
What is the email address?
The published email address is ccs.scc@international.gc.ca.
When are consular services available?
Consular services are available by appointment Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Can I apply for a Canadian passport in Paramaribo?
Yes. You can book an appointment to present your completed passport application and supporting documents in person at the Consulate.
Does the Paramaribo Consulate provide notarial services?
Yes. Selected notarial services are available by appointment, including certified copies, witnessing signatures and certain authentication or attestation services.
Can I submit a Canadian citizenship application in Paramaribo?
If you are required to submit a paper application for proof of Canadian citizenship, send it to the High Commission of Canada in Georgetown, Guyana.
Which Canadian mission provides broader services for Suriname?
The High Commission of Canada in Georgetown, Guyana, provides broader diplomatic and consular services for Suriname.