News And Updates

Since 29 June 2020 the Netherlands Visa Application Centre is receiving applications by appointment only for the Seafarer Visa category.

“Walk in Procedure is temporarily unavailable for Blue Carpet and Orange Carpet submission at The Netherlands Visa Application Centre until further notice hence it is mandatory for all customers including Blue Carpet and Orange Carpet to book the appointment online due to social distancing measures and restricted mall visitors capacities”

As per instruction from Dutch Regional Support Office Asia in Kuala Lumpur, VFS will have to stop to receiving the visa application process starting from 18 March 2020 until Monday 6 April 2020. Applicant who already has an appointment between 18 March 2020 – 6 April 2020 is requested to reschedule/cancel your appointment through our website (https://www.vfsglobal.com/netherlands/indonesia/) . Please be aware that the time frame of 18 March 2020 / 06 April 2020 may be extended either by local authorities or by Dutch Regional Support Office Asia authorities. Visa applicants are encouraged to wisely schedule the submission at The Netherlands Visa Application Centre to match their travel arrangements.

As a precautionary measure to avoid the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), all customers visiting the Visa Application Center in Jakarta are required to have their body temperature checked before entering the Centre.

For customers with an appointment and having a temperature > 37.3 ℃, our security team will date stamp the appointment letter and inform the customer to return with the letter when his/her health condition has improved, by emailing our helpdesk.

Those with signs and symptoms of COVID-19 (e.g. fever, cough and difficulty breathing) should seek medical advice as early as possible from the Indonesia Health Authorities.

Your cooperation is highly appreciated.

Announcement of Special Operational Timings

As approved by the Netherlands Embassy, The Netherlands Visa Application Centre in Bali will apply special operational timing on Tuesday, 24 March 2020 due to “Pengrupukan” day to welcome Silent day.

Visa applicants are encouraged to wisely schedule the submission and the collection of their visa applications at The Netherlands Visa Application Centre to match their travel arrangements.

Increased fees for visa applications

Please note: As of 02 February 2020 the Schengen visa fee per person (Short Stay Visa) will increase from 60 to 80 euros or the equivalent amount in your local currency. For children between 6-12 years old the visa fee will increase to 40 euros or equivalent.

As instructed by Dutch Regional Support Office Asia, we are closed for submission (except for Orange and Blue Carpet) and open only for Information (08:00-16:00) and Passport Collection (14:00-16:00) on 03 and 04 July 2019. We will resume back to receive applications on 05 July 2019.

Due to Idul Fitri holiday, kindly be informed that there will be possibility to have a delay delivery by our courier provider. Applicants are welcome to contact us at 021-30418712 or info.nlid@vfshelpline.com during operations hour for further assistance.

Kindly be informed that applicants for Netherlands Visa Application Centre in Jakarta,Surabaya and Bali must provide two (2) copies of Biopage and page 4 and 5 in the passport.

Announcement of call center maintenance

Kindly be informed that call centre in Indonesia will be unavailable between Friday evening 12 April 2019 and Saturday morning 13 April 2019 due to scheduled maintenance.

For any queries kindly contact info.nlid@vfshelpline.com. Apologized for any inconvenience.

Announcement of Public Holiday

As approved by the Netherlands Embassy, The Netherlands Visa Application Centre in Jakarta, Surabaya and Bali will closed on Wednesday, 17 April 2019 due to Indonesian Presidential Election.

Visa applicants are encouraged to wisely schedule the submission and the collection of their visa applications at The Netherlands Visa Application Centre to match their travel arrangements.

• Announcement of Special Operational Timings

As approved by the Netherlands Embassy, The Netherlands Visa Application Centre in Bali will apply special operational timing on Wednesday, 06 March 2019 due to “Pengrupukan” day to welcome Silent day .

Visa applicants are encouraged to wisely schedule the submission and the collection of their visa applications at The Netherlands Visa Application Centre to match their travel arrangements.

 

Starting 17 December 2018, Netherlands VAC in Surabaya will handle applications on new premises, located at:
10th floor, Unit 11, Graha Bukopin
Jl. Panglima Sudirman No. 10-18
Surabaya – 60271, Indonesia

Kindly be informed that starting 27 September 2018, applicants are required to make an online form before submitting document at Netherlands Visa Application Centre.

Delay in Shipment Bali to Kuala Lumpur and Kuala Lumpur to Bali due to Closure of International Ngurah Rai Airport.

We would like to inform that I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport is closed due to volcanic ashes of Mount Agung Eruption there will be a delay in the delivery of documents from Bali to Kuala Lumpur and from Kuala Lumpur to Bali.

Visa applicants are encouraged to wisely schedule the submission and the collection of their visa applications at Visa Application Centre in Bali to match their travel arrangements.

Announcement of Special Operational Timings

As approved by the Netherlands Embassy, The Netherlands Visa Application Centre  in Bali will apply special operational timing on Friday, 16 March 2018  due to “Pengrupukan” day  to welcome Silent day .

Visa applicants are encouraged to wisely schedule the submission and the collection of their visa applications at The Netherlands Visa Application Centre to match their travel arrangements.

 

 

Please note that from the 17 November 2017 onwards, applicants are required to pay the VFS service fee of EUR 25 online when booking the appointment; the requested appointment will only be confirmed once payment has been received.

Applicant will be requested to use a virtual account number to pay from their respective bank account by Internet, Mobile and SMS banking, ATM and BNI bank branches. A surcharge of IDR 5,000 will be levied over and above VFS Service Fee amount.

Please make sure that your visa application must be lodged at the Embassy/Consulate of the Netherlands territory which constitutes the MAIN destination of the visit(s) in terms of purpose or the length of stay.

You need to make online payment through following banks:

1. BNI (ATM, Mobile Banking, Internet Banking, SMS Banking,Teller)
2. Mandiri (ATM, Mobile Banking, Internet Banking, SMS Banking)
3. BRI (ATM, Mobile Banking, Internet Banking, SMS Banking)
4. CIMB Niaga (ATM, Mobile Banking, Internet Banking, SMS Banking)
5. BCA (ATM, Mobile Banking)

If you are unable to attend your appointment, you are requested to reschedule the appointment as soon as possible. Please note that a refund of the Service Fee will only be possible under exceptional circumstances.

For more information, please contact our helpline number : +62 21 30418712 or email to : info.nlid@vfshelpline.com (08:00 -12:00 and 13:00 – 16:00 on Monday to Friday except on Saturday, Sunday and public holidays).

Delay in delivery of shipments during Eid Mubarak 1438H (Delayed shipments during 24 June 2017 – 3 July 2017)

Due to festive season of Eid Mubarak feast 1 Syawal 1438H, there will be no deliveries scheduled by courier companies. Applicants can expect a delay during this period. All consignments will be delivered from 4 July as per standard times.

Announcement of Special Operational Timings

As approved by the Netherlands Embassy, The Netherlands Visa Application Centre  in Bali will apply special operational timing on Monday, 27 March 2017  due to “Pengrupukan” day  to welcome Silent day .

Visa applicants are encouraged to wisely schedule the submission and the collection of their visa applications at The Netherlands Visa Application Centre to match their travel arrangements.

Pay less for more. By paying Combo service, you will get additional benefit.

Pay less for more. By paying Combo service, you will get additional benefit. With one price you are able to have notification of your application status and get your Passport couriered at your doorsteps. Kindly contact our call center or VAC officer for more information.

Limited price for Translation services. IDR 70.000 (VAT included)

Effective 21 September 2016, The Netherlands Visa Application Centre launches its Translation Services.

Effective 21 September 2016, The Netherlands Visa Application Centre launches its Translation Services. This service at the VAC allows the applicant to get the document translated with the VAC itself. By offering this service the applicants will save time and complete the application process right away.

More information on product and services, can be found in our link.

As instructed by the Embassy of the Netherlands, Indonesian documents and any other language related to the visa application should be accompanied with an authorized translation. Translation  must be either in Dutch or English.

Effective 1st of July 2016, the Netherlands Visa Application Centre is open in 3 locations across Indonesia. The addresses of the Visa Application Centre is as per the below;