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Applying for an airport transit visa for the Netherlands in Indonesia

If you live in Indonesia and want an airport transit visa for the Netherlands, Belgium or Luxembourg, you can apply for one at VFS Global in Jakarta, Surabaya or Denpasar. See what rules apply and find out how to submit your application. 

Do I need an airport transit visa?

Whether you need an airport transit visa depends on a number of things, including your nationality.

Check whether you need a visa

Which documents do I need to apply for a visa?

  1. A completed and signed airport transit visa application form.
    Fill out the airport transit visa application form
  2. All the documents on the checklist. See the checklist at the bottom of this page, under 'Applying for a visa in this country or region'.

How much does a visa cost?

When you apply for a visa at a Dutch embassy or consulate, you must pay a fee. You can find the fee on the fees page. If you apply through an external service provider, such as a visa agency, you will have to pay an extra fee to the provider.

The visa fee shall be waived for applicants belonging to one of the following categories:

  • children under 6 years;
  • school pupils, students, postgraduate students and accompanying teachers who undertake stays for the purpose of study or educational training;
  • researchers* travelling for the purpose of carrying out scientific research or participating in a scientific seminar or conference;
  • representatives of non-profit organisations aged 25 years or less participating in seminars, conferences, sports, cultural or educational events organised by non-profit organisations.

*as defined in point (2) of Article 3 of Directive (EU) 2016/801 of the European Parliament and of the Council ( 1 )

How long does it take?

You can apply for a visa up to 6 months before you travel. If you are a seafarer, you can apply for a visa 9 months before you travel. In most cases, you'll be informed within 45 days whether your application has been successful.

If you’ve applied for a visa for the Netherlands, you can track the status of your application online.

How will my application be assessed?

Your application will be checked in the Schengen Information System (SIS II). In addition, your application details will be checked and saved in the Visa Information System (VIS).

I want to apply for a visa in this country or region

Applying via VFS Global

You can apply for a visa at VFS Global in Jakarta, Surabaya or Denpasar.

Book an appointment at VFS Global

Which documents do I need?

Find out which documents you need in order to apply for an airport transit visa in Indonesia.

Recognition of Indonesian passports

For visa applications, the Netherlands only recognizes Indonesian passports if they contain:

  • the holder’s signature, or:
  • a signature via an endorsement stamp from Indonesian Immigration officials or from consular officials at the Indonesian missions abroad