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United States visa for Indians

Indians visiting the US for tourism, family or business need a B1/B2 visitor visa. Almost every applicant now attends an interview at a US consulate in India, and the wait for slots is the longest part of the process.

Visa typeB1/B2 visitor
ValidityUp to 10 years, multiple entry
Government feeUSD 185 (MRV)
Interview waitAbout 6–12 months

Information checked: 23 October 2026. Rules and fees change often; we confirm the latest before you apply.

Visa options

VisaHow to applyStayEntriesGovernment fee
B1/B2 visitor visaDS-160 online, biometrics at an OFC, interview at a US consulate in IndiaDecided at entry, usually up to 6 monthsMultipleUSD 185 (≈ ₹15,000–16,500)

Other fees

  • Visa integrity fee of USD 250, charged only when a visa is approved. Collection in India is being rolled out; we confirm at issuance.
  • There is no reciprocity fee for Indian B1/B2 visas.

Processing time: Decided at or soon after the interview; extra checks (221g) can add weeks. B1/B2 interview waits in September 2026 were about 12 months in Hyderabad, 11 in Mumbai, 10 in New Delhi, 7.5 in Chennai and 6.5 in Kolkata. You can apply at any consulate in India.

Documents checklist

  • Passport valid at least 6 months beyond the trip, plus old passports
  • DS-160 confirmation page and photo to US specifications
  • MRV fee receipt and appointment letter
  • Bank statements (6 months) and ITRs or Form 16 (3 years)
  • Employer letter, leave approval and salary slips, or business registration and GST
  • Itinerary and invitation letter from your US host, if any
  • Proof of ties to India: property, family
  • Sponsor's documents if someone else is paying

How we apply for you

  1. Send your passport front and back pages and travel dates on WhatsApp.
  2. We confirm the right visa and send a personalised checklist.
  3. We fill the application, book your appointment and review every document before submission.
  4. We track the application and send you the decision as soon as it is issued.

Our service fee is listed on the Pricing page. Government fees are charged at actuals and are not refundable if a visa is refused.

Before you fly

  • Interview waivers have been very limited since September 2025; plan for an interview, including for children and seniors.
  • You must apply in India (your country of residence). Booking in Dubai or Bangkok for a faster slot is no longer an option.
  • The MRV fee is not refunded if the visa is refused.
  • Phones and bags are not allowed inside the consulate and there is no storage.
  • Never pay a visa fee through an agent's payment link; pay only as the US mission instructs.

Official sources

This page is general guidance, not legal advice. The final decision on any visa rests with the issuing government.

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