Alright, so I recently decided I needed a Suriname driver’s license, and let me tell you, the whole process was quite the adventure!
First off, I started digging around online to figure out what I needed to do. I found out that if you’re not a local and you plan on driving in Suriname, the best thing to do is to get an International Driving Permit (IDP). Sounded simple enough, right?
I found a few websites that offered to help with getting an IDP for Suriname. They talked about how you can apply online and get it pretty quickly, some even said in just 8 minutes! I thought, “Great! This is going to be easy.”
So, I chose one of these online services. The application process was straightforward. I filled in my details, uploaded a photo of my current driver’s license, and paid the fee. They had different options for the IDP, like an electronic version or a booklet, with prices starting from around $49. I opted for the electronic one because it seemed faster.
- Searched online for how to get a driver’s license for Suriname.
- Found out about International Driving Permits (IDP).
- Applied for an IDP through an online service.
- Filled in my details and uploaded a photo of my license.
- Paid the fee (around $49).
- Chose the electronic IDP option.
Here’s a quick rundown of what I did:
True to their word, I got my digital IDP really quickly. It was all done online, and I didn’t even have to take a test or anything. They said something about free shipping, but since I went with the digital version, I didn’t need that.
Now, I also read somewhere that if you want to get a local Suriname driver’s license, you need to start by applying for a learner’s permit at the Ministry of Transport. You submit some forms and your ID. Then, you pay a fee of SRD 150 at a government office and take the receipt to the police in New Haven. But since I was just planning to be in Suriname for a short time, I figured the IDP was the way to go.
So, yeah, that’s my experience with getting an IDP for driving in Suriname. It was surprisingly easy to do online, and now I’m all set to drive around and explore the country. If you’re planning to drive there and you’re not a local, I definitely recommend looking into the IDP. It’s a hassle-free way to make sure you’re driving legally.