This paper investigates whether high skilled migrants of Surinamese origin would be willing
to return to the home country if they were offered a remigration benefits package. We surveyed
209 highly educated individuals of Surinamese origin who live in the Netherlands. A quarter
of them is willing to return to Suriname if they were offered a house, land property, and easy
access to credit. Eliminating political interference in profession would even attract the majority.
The willingness to accept the offer diminishes over time. The offer mostly attracts engineers to
return to Suriname. Offering funds for research and innovation attracts health professionals as
well. We also explore some other proposals and discuss the policy implications.