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VFS GLOBAL a global leader in trusted technology services supporting secure mobility for governments and the public, has announced the launch of Mobile Visa Application Center services for the Netherlands in Makassar, Medan, and Ambon. This initiative aims to bring visa application services closer to applicants residing in eastern and northern Indonesia.
This new service allows applicants to submit their visa applications and provide biometric data in their respective cities, eliminating the need to travel to Jakarta for the application process. The initiative enhances accessibility and convenience while reducing the time and cost associated with travel.
Applicants can schedule an appointment for the Mobile Visa Application Centre service in their preferred city when submitting their Netherlands visa application online. The Mobile Visa Application Centre service for the Netherlands will be available once a month in Makassar, Medan, and Ambon through December 2026. For the schedule, please visit https://visa.vfsglobal.com/idn/en/nld.
According to Anjali Pahladsingh, Head of Consular Affairs at the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Jakarta, stated that the introduction of Mobile Visa Application Centre services in Makassar, Medan, and Ambon reflects their ongoing efforts to expand access to visa services for applicants across Indonesia.
“By reducing the need to travel to Jakarta, we hope to provide a more convenient visa application experience while ensuring the integrity and efficiency of the visa process,” said Anjali.
Meanwhile, Simon Peachey, Chief Operating Officer for China, Australasia, and RCIS at VFS Global, said, at VFS Global, we remain committed to making visa services more accessible and customer-centric. The launch of our Mobile Visa Application Centres in Makassar, Medan, and Ambon marks a significant step in expanding access to Netherlands’s visa services throughout Indonesia.
“By bringing the application process closer to applicants, we help make international travel easier while maintaining the highest standards of security and service excellence,” he said.
Important information for applicants:
Please note that the Mobile Visa Application Center services in Makassar, Medan, and Ambon are optional services designed for applicant convenience and are available for an additional fee.
Choosing this service does not affect the outcome or the visa application process itself. Visa decisions remain the sole authority of the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Indonesia.
Applicants who do not wish to use the Mobile Visa Application Center service may still book an appointment at the regular Netherlands Visa Application Centres located in Jakarta, Surabaya, and Bali.
Applicants are advised to submit their visa applications up to six months prior to their planned travel date. The average visa processing time is 25 calendar days, although in certain cases, the process may take up to 45 calendar days.
Service center addresses: (1). Ambon, Honorary Consulate of the Netherlands in Ambon: Jl. Dana Kopra No.16, Uritetu, Sirimau District, Ambon City, Maluku; (2). Makassar, Honorary Consulate of the Netherlands in Makassar: Jl. Telkom III No.64, Paccerakkang, Biringkanaya District, Makassar City, South Sulawesi 90245; (3). Medan, Honorary Consulate of the Netherlands in Medan: Jl. Abdullah Lubis No.3, Petisah Hulu, Medan Baru District, Medan City, North Sumatra. [sources/photo special]
