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United States visa for Indian citizens
Entry requirement
The United States requires Indian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 6 missions
- Visa guide
- United States visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at in.usembassy.gov
Which United States visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Set by CBP on the I-94 at entry, usually up to 6 months for visitors
- Fee
- US$185
- Processing time
- Interview wait times vary; most visas are decided at or shortly after the interview unless administrative processing is needed
All visa types for the United States
The United States’ tourist visa costs US$185 at the standard rate published by its authorities. Processing time, as the United States states it: Interview wait times vary; most visas are decided at or shortly after the interview unless administrative processing is needed. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Set by CBP on the I-94 at entry, usually up to 6 months for visitors.
US missions in India
- Embassy of the United States in New Delhi
Shanti Path, 110021 New Delhi
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- Consulate General of the United States in Mumbai
Avenue 3 C-49, G-Block, 400051 Mumbai
Today · Closed - Consulate of the United States in Hyderabad
Paigah Palace, 1-8-323, Chiran Fort Lane, Begumpet, Secunderabad, Telangana 500003, India, Hyderabad
All missions of the United States in India
The United States has 6 missions in India, with its embassy in New Delhi. Consulates: Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata and Mumbai.
US visas issued to citizens of India
| Visas issued | FY 2024 | FY 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor (B) | 900,271 | 964,981 |
| Student (F, M) | 91,160 | 43,494 |
| Exchange (J) | 15,218 | 10,913 |
| Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…) | 307,834 | 312,686 |
| Transit and crew (C, D) | 56,417 | 46,068 |
| Diplomatic and official (A, G) | 3,528 | 3,489 |
| Fiancé(e) (K) | 1,191 | 424 |
| Other | 176 | 97 |
| Total | 1,375,795 | 1,382,152 |
| B visa refusal rate (adjusted) | 16.3% | 22.0% |
In fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025) the United States issued 1,382,152 nonimmigrant visas to citizens of India, the 2nd highest number of the 206 nationalities listed. Visitor visas (B1/B2) made up 70%, work and treaty visas 23% and transit and crew visas 3%. The total was about the same in fiscal year 2024.
From October 2025 to February 2026, citizens of India received 421,138, 29% fewer than in the same months a year earlier.
For visitor visas (B1/B2) the State Department reports an adjusted refusal rate of 22.0% for citizens of India in fiscal year 2025 (fiscal year 2024: 16.3%). The adjusted rate counts a refusal that was later overcome, for example with further documents, as an issuance. A rate below 3% is one of the conditions for a country to join the Visa Waiver Program.
These figures count visas issued to citizens of India anywhere in the world, not only at the US missions in India.
Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made
US citizens travelling to India
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Travel advice for the United States
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
For a trip from India to the United States, the published travel advice reads as follows: the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to the United States (updated 30 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United States (updated 30 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Indian citizens can stay in the United States
How long Indian citizens may stay in the United States is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Indian citizens apply
In India, applications go to the US embassy in New Delhi and the consulates in Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata and Mumbai, or to a visa centre acting for the United States; fees, documents and processing times are published by the United States.
The United States’ neighbours for Indian citizens
Canada, Mexico and Cuba require Indian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
US citizens travelling to India
US citizens need an e-Visa for India, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Indian citizens need a visa for the United States?
The United States requires Indian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the US embassy in India?
The US embassy in India is in New Delhi; there are also consulates in Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata and Mumbai.
How much does the United States tourist visa cost?
The United States’ official sources give a standard fee of US$185 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Interview wait times vary; most visas are decided at or shortly after the interview unless administrative processing is needed.
Do US citizens need a visa for India?
US citizens need an e-Visa for India, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 30 days.
Can Indian citizens enter the United States visa-free?
No; Indian citizens need a visa for the United States obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.