A surface emitting semiconductor laser diode includes a semiconductor substrate, a first reflective film provided on the semiconductor substrate, a second reflective film provided above the first reflective film, an active region, a tunnel junction region, and a current funneling layer. The active region, the tunnel junction region, and the current funneling layer are provided in series between the first and second reflective films, the active region being interposed by the tunnel junction region and the current funneling layer.