This page covers where and how to apply for a Netherlands tourist visa from the Pune jurisdiction (Maharashtra). For visa types, fees, full document checklist, and processing time, see the complete Netherlands Visa Guide →
Fees paid at VFS centre on appointment day. INR equivalent varies with exchange rate. Full fees breakdown & INR conversion →
Applicants from Maharashtra fall under the jurisdiction of the Consulate General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Mumbai. Submit your application at the VFS Global Pune centre — a convenient application centre for Maharashtra applicants. [VERIFY] Jurisdiction states.
Note: Jurisdiction assignments are based on your registered residential address in India. Always confirm your applicable centre on visa.vfsglobal.com before booking your appointment.
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Before booking a VFS appointment, complete your application on the official Netherlands visa portal and download the signed form. VFS Pune requires this form at the time of submission. For the full document checklist, see the Netherlands tourist visa document checklist →
Go to visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/nld → click "Book an Appointment" → select Pune as your centre. If no slots are visible, check back early morning — slots are released daily.
Choose your preferred slot. If travelling as a family, book all applicants under one appointment group. Optionally add Premium Lounge or other services for priority processing at an additional fee.
Pay the VFS service charge online and any optional service fees. Save and print your appointment confirmation — you must carry this to the centre. You will also receive it by email and SMS.
Arrive 15 minutes early at 93 Avenue Mall, 4th Floor, Wanowrie. Carry: appointment confirmation, original passport, downloaded application form, and full document set. Visa fee (payable at centre) confirmed at the counter. Biometrics are enrolled on the same visit.
Processing insights are observational and based on general applicant experience. Actual timelines depend on Consulate workload, individual application complexity, and seasonal factors. For current processing times see Netherlands visa processing time by centre →
Nearest bus stops: Fatima Nagar and Wanowrie on the PMPML network. Frequent city buses and autos are available from Pune Railway Station (approx. 20-25 min ride) and Swargate (approx. 15-20 min ride).
Drop-off directly at 93 Avenue Mall on Kalubai Chowk, Wanowrie. Ample paid parking is available within the mall premises. Ola/Uber drop-off directly at the mall entrance.
Located on the 4th Floor of 93 Avenue Mall near Fatima Nagar Junction in Wanowrie, a major commercial area in eastern Pune.
Carry your printed appointment confirmation for entry. Mobile phones, cameras, lighters, and bags are not permitted inside — leave them in your vehicle or with a companion.
You can submit your application at any of the VFS centres across India regardless of your home city. The visa decision is made by the Embassy/Consulate covering your registered state of residence — not the VFS centre where you apply.
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