--- title: "UK Tourist Visa Success Rate from Suriname: 81.2%" description: "Home Office data, year to March 2026: 81.2% of Surinamese UK tourist applications were issued. Down from 86.4%. Requirements, fees, free check." url: "https://getvisaodds.com/surinamese-citizens/uk/tourist-visa" --- 1. [Home](https://getvisaodds.com/) 2. [UK visas](https://getvisaodds.com/uk-visa-odds) 3. [Tourist / Visitor](https://getvisaodds.com/uk/tourist-visa-odds) 4. Surinamese citizens πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡· Surinamese citizens Β· πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ UK Β· Tourist / Visitor # UK tourist / visitor visa success rate for Surinamese citizens (year to March 2026) 81.2% of Surinamese UK tourist visa applications were approved in the year to March 2026, across 223 decisions β€” the remaining 18.8% were refused. Approval is down from 86.4% in year to March 2025. Unlike the Schengen figures, this is grouped by the applicant's nationality rather than by where the application was lodged, and it is broken down by visa type, so it describes Surinamese tourist applicants specifically. Withdrawn and lapsed applications are excluded from both sides of the fraction. It remains a nationality-wide outcome rather than a prediction for one case. On the money side: No set minimum. Show you can cover the trip without working in the UK and have clear reasons to return home. The estimator below weighs your own finances, ties, travel history and refusal record against that. Last reviewed August 2026 per our [editorial standards](https://getvisaodds.com/editorial-standards). Rate: [UK Home Office β€” outcomes of entry clearance visa applications by nationality and visa type (Vis\_D02) ](https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6a1d5a9f916cd732dcdaad5c/entry-clearance-visa-outcomes-datasets-mar-2026.xlsx). Rules: [GOV.UK β€” UK Home Office ](https://www.gov.uk/standard-visitor). How likely is a tourist visa to the United Kingdom for Surinamese citizens? Officers focus on whether you are a genuine visitor who will return home on time. A typical applicant sees roughly 87%, and the biggest single lever is return intent. Published approval rates for Suriname run at 85.7% on US visitor visas in FY2025 and 87.9% on Schengen short-stay applications in 2025. [Estimate my personal odds](#estimate) Official β€” issued, year to March 2026 81.2% - Refused (year to March 2026) 18.8% - Refused (year to March 2025) 13.6% - Issued 181 - Refused 42 - Decided 223 Official published figure: 18.8% refused in year to March 2026, so 81.2% of decided cases ended in a visa. Entry clearance tourist visa applications from Suriname nationals decided in the year to March 2026, as a share refused. The Home Office publishes decisions by nationality and visa type; withdrawn and lapsed applications are excluded from both sides of the fraction. It is a nationality-wide outcome, not a probability for an individual application. Source: [UK Home Office β€” outcomes of entry clearance visa applications by nationality and visa type (Vis\_D02) ](https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6a1d5a9f916cd732dcdaad5c/entry-clearance-visa-outcomes-datasets-mar-2026.xlsx). An outcome for everyone who applied from this country, not your odds β€” estimate yours below. ## Estimate your personal odds Pre-filled for this route. A few taps and it’s done β€” privately, in your browser. ## Key requirements - Passport valid for the whole of your stay - Online application, up to 3 months before you travel - Β£135 fee for a standard 6-month visit visa (2026) - Proof of funds, accommodation, and plans to leave the UK - Evidence of ties (work, family, studies) that draw you home ### Visa fee (cost) Β£135 for the standard 6-month visitor visa (April 2026 rate). ### Money & funds No set minimum. Show you can cover the trip without working in the UK and have clear reasons to return home. ### Typical timeline Apply online and provide biometrics; standard visit-visa decisions take around 3 weeks from many countries. ## Common refusal reasons - Doubt that you will actually leave the UK - Funds not credibly explained or recently deposited - Inconsistent or unsupported trip purpose - Previous UK or immigration breaches - A host or sponsor who is not credible or well documented ## Where Suriname sits in the official data Two governments publish visa outcomes broken down by country. Neither predicts an individual decision, but together they show how Surinamese applicants fare relative to everyone else, and which of the destinations we cover currently refuses the fewest applications from Suriname. ### US visitor visas β€” FY2025 A **14.3%** adjusted refusal rate places Suriname **48th of 199** nationalities the State Department publishes β€” a lower refusal rate than 76% of them. The median nationality sits at 31.8%, so Suriname is 17.5 points below it. ### Schengen short-stay visas β€” 2025 Across all Schengen consulates in Suriname, **12.1%** of short-stay applications were not issued β€” **56th of 127** countries with a meaningful application volume, and 3.5 points below the 15.6% median. |Destination|Refused|Issued|Decided| |-|-|-|-| |France|5.8%|94.2%|342| |the Netherlands|12.2%|87.8%|20,855| Among Schengen states, applications lodged in Suriname were refused least often by France at 5.8% and most often by the Netherlands at 12.2% β€” a gap of 6.4 points on a like-for-like basis. That gap reflects who applies where as much as how strictly each state decides, so it is a starting point for choosing a main destination, not a ranking of leniency. You must still apply to the state where you will spend the most nights. Demand and outcome moved together for Suriname between 2024 and 2025. Schengen consulates there decided **21,197** short-stay applications, against 20,411 the year before β€” up 3.9% β€” while the refusal rate went from 16.9% to 12.1%. That easing meant roughly 1,011 more applicants were issued a visa than 2024's rate would have produced. Sources: [U.S. Department of State β€” Adjusted Refusal Rate, B-Visas Only, by Nationality](https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/legal/visa-law0/visa-statistics/nonimmigrant-visa-statistics/nonimmigrant-b-visa-adjusted-refusal-rates-by-nationality.html) and [European Commission β€” Schengen short-stay visa statistics for consulates](https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen/visa-policy/short-stay-visas-issued-schengen-countries_en) . Schengen figures are grouped by the country an application was lodged in, not by passport. ## Frequently asked questions What is the UK tourist visa refusal rate for Surinamese citizens? 18.8% in year to March 2026, against 13.6% in year to March 2025 β€” meaning 81.2% of decided cases ended in a visa. Entry clearance tourist visa applications from Suriname nationals decided in the year to March 2026, as a share refused. The Home Office publishes decisions by nationality and visa type; withdrawn and lapsed applications are excluded from both sides of the fraction. It is a nationality-wide outcome, not a probability for an individual application. Your own case is assessed on its own evidence, so use the estimator on this page rather than the average. Where does this UK refusal-rate figure come from? From UK Home Office β€” outcomes of entry clearance visa applications by nationality and visa type (Vis\_D02), covering year to March 2026. We restate the published figure without adjustment and link the source file directly, so you can check it yourself. What matters most for a UK tourist visa? Officers focus on whether you are a genuine visitor who will return home on time. In practice the single biggest lever is return intent, so make that part of your application as strong and well-documented as possible. Does a previous visa refusal affect my chances? Yes. A prior refusal weighs on new applications until its underlying reason is addressed. Find out exactly why you were refused, fix what caused it, and clearly show what is different this time. Is this a guarantee of approval? No. GetVisaOdds is an educational planning tool, not legal advice and not a guarantee. Only a consular or immigration officer can decide your application. We show approximate odds and the reasons behind them so you can prepare better. Is my information private? Completely. The estimate runs entirely in your browser. Your answers are never sent to a server or stored β€” there is no sign-up and nothing to leak. How much is a UK visitor visa in 2026? A Standard Visitor visa costs Β£135 for a stay of up to 6 months. Long-term visit visas (2, 5, 10 years) cost more. Can I study on a UK Standard Visitor visa? Yes, for short courses of up to 6 months. Longer study needs the Student route. Why are UK visit visas refused? Most refusals come down to the caseworker not being satisfied you will leave β€” weak ties, unclear funds, or an unconvincing purpose. How long does a UK visitor visa take? Standard processing is around 3 weeks in many countries, though it varies. 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