# United States visa for Indian citizens

> Indian citizens apply for a United States visa directly with the embassy or its official visa portal. The published fee for B, C-1, D, F, I, J, M, T, TN/TD is $185. Processing time (All nonimmigrant visas incl. B-1/B-2 business, tourist and family visits (after the interview)): Typically 7-10 working days; individual cases may take longer. Application locations listed include New Delhi (VAC: Shivaji Stadium Metro Station; Embassy: Shanti Path, Chanakya Puri), Mumbai (VAC: Bandra Kurla Complex; Consulate General: C-49, G-Block, BKC), Chennai (VAC: Nungambakkam; Consulate General: Anna Salai), Hyderabad (VAC: Hitec City Metro Station; Consulate General: Nanakramguda) and Kolkata (VAC: Mirza Ghalib Street; Consulate General: Ho Chi Minh Sarani). Sources checked on October 15, 2026.

Canonical page: https://yatraforfun.com/visa/india/usa
Sources checked on: 2026-10-15
Applies via: Embassy/official portal
Embassy / official site: https://in.usembassy.gov/visas/

## Overview

VFS Global does not handle US visas from India (visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/usa returns 404). Applicants complete the online Form DS-160, pay the non-refundable MRV fee, and schedule appointments online via the U.S. Embassy's appointment system (ustraveldocs.com/in / usvisascheduling.com). Applicants attend a biometrics appointment at a Visa Application Center (at least 2 business days before the interview) and an in-person interview at the U.S. Embassy New Delhi or Consulates General in Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad or Kolkata; previous B1/B2 visa holders may qualify for an interview waiver. Anyone legally present in India may apply at any of the five posts (New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad or Kolkata), and visa enquiries go to support-india@usvisascheduling.com or +91 20 69020000.

## Visa on arrival, eVisa and visa-free entry

- **Visa on arrival:** Not available: Indian passport holders must get a US visa before travelling - a foreign citizen generally must first obtain a visa placed in the passport, and India is not a Visa Waiver Program country.
- **eVisa / online visa:** Not available: there is no electronic visa for Indians. You fill the DS-160 form online, pay the fee and book appointments online, but the visa is issued in your passport after biometrics and an interview (or an interview waiver if eligible); the online ESTA authorization is only for Visa Waiver Program countries, which do not include India.
- **Visa-free entry:** Not available: India is not one of the countries designated for the Visa Waiver Program, so Indian citizens need a visa even for short tourist or business trips.

## Visa fees

- **B, C-1, D, F, I, J, M, T, TN/TD:** $185 — Non-refundable; payable in local currency (NEFT, UPI, Debit/Credit Card, Cash at DRUK Bank, AXIS Bank & Citibank); fee payment valid 365 days from the receipt date: the appointment must be scheduled within that period, but the interview or VAC appointment need not take place within it; payable in Indian rupees at the Consular Exchange Rate, which the U.S. Embassy set at INR 98 per USD from 25 May 2026 (previously INR 96) - rate as published October 2026, changes with the market
- **CW, H, L, O, P, Q, R:** $205 — Non-refundable
- **E:** $315 — Non-refundable
- **K:** $265 — Non-refundable
- **Official and Diplomatic travelers:** Generally exempt from application fees — A or G visas for official travel and J visas for U.S. Government-sponsored programs do not pay the application fee (ustraveldocs payment-options page, October 2026)
- **Other fees:** Reciprocity (issuance) fees, SEVIS fee, Blanket L fraud prevention and detection fee where applicable — SEVIS and Blanket L fee amounts are listed in separate rows below; reciprocity (issuance) fee amounts for Indian nationals not verified
- **SEVIS I-901 fee (F and M students):** $350 — Paid to DHS (ICE) before the visa interview; payment receipt required with the F/M application
- **SEVIS I-901 fee (J exchange visitors):** $220 — Special subsidised J categories $35; government visitors $0
- **Blanket L-1 Fraud Prevention and Detection fee:** $500 — First-time principal applicants under a blanket L petition; paid at the consular cashier on interview day (demand draft, Visa/MasterCard credit card, or cash in INR or USD); non-refundable; L-2 dependants exempt
- **Blanket L-1 9-11 Response and Biometric Entry-Exit fee:** $4,500 — Only where the petitioner has more than 50 US employees and more than 50% of them are in H-1B or L status; non-refundable
- **Expedited B1/B2 interview appointment (optional pilot):** $750 — Temporary fee 1 July - 31 December 2026, paid on top of the $185 MRV fee, for an interview within ten business days; offered only at limited posts listed on travel.state.gov (Indian participation not verified); does not speed up processing or guarantee a visa
- **H-1B petition payment for workers outside the US (paid by the employer):** $100,000 — Required with petitions for H-1B workers outside the US under Presidential Proclamation 10973 (from 21 September 2025) and Proclamation 11069 (renewed for 12 months from 21 September 2026), unless DHS grants a national-interest exception; not a visa application fee

**Service fee:** VFS does not handle US visas from India. The official appointment service (ustraveldocs.com) lists the government visa fees only; it publishes these optional charges: premium passport delivery to a home/office address (or Premium Hold for Collection) INR 1,500 per passport including taxes, paid in cash on delivery; interview-waiver drop-off at a location other than the VACs in the five Embassy/Consulate cities INR 1,500 per passport including taxes (free at those VACs). Banks may charge for NEFT payments. INR as published by ustraveldocs.com, October 2026.

## Documents required

### All applicants

- DS-160 Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application confirmation (barcode) page - must match the barcode used to book the appointment
- Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay in the United States (unless exempt by country-specific agreements)
- Photo uploaded with the DS-160 (one printed photo if upload fails)
- Visa fee (MRV) payment receipt
- Documents stated in the appointment letter
- Optional: any supporting documents you believe support the information you give the consular officer

### Official and Diplomatic (A, G, C-2, C-3)

- DS-160 barcode page
- Passport
- Photo
- Diplomatic Note/Letter from International Organization
- Domestic employees (A-3, G-5): employment contract and in-person appearance

### H and L work visas

- Approved petition from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security before an interview can be scheduled

### F, M, J and specified categories

- Adjust privacy settings on all social media accounts to 'public' (A-3, C-3, G-5, H-1B, H-3, H-4, F, I, J, M, K, Q, R, S, T, TN, TD, U)

### B-1/B-2 visitor visas: purpose and what you must show the consular officer (INA 214(b))

- B-1 (business): e.g. consulting with business associates, attending scientific, educational, professional or business conventions/conferences, settling an estate or negotiating contracts
- B-2 (pleasure): tourism, visits with friends or relatives, medical treatment and activities of a fraternal, social or service nature; B-1 and B-2 are often issued together as one B-1/B-2 visa
- That the purpose of the trip is a temporary visit for business, pleasure or medical treatment
- That you plan to stay for a specific, limited period
- Evidence of funds to cover your expenses while in the US
- A residence outside the US and other binding social or economic ties that will ensure your return
- Section 214(b) presumes every B applicant is an intending immigrant; the applicant must overcome this

### Interview waiver (B-1/B-2 renewal) eligibility and documents

- Renewing a B-1, B-2 or B-1/B-2 visa that is still valid or expired within the past 12 months, and you were at least 18 when it was issued
- All 10 fingerprints taken for the previous visa; previous visa not lost, stolen, revoked or cancelled; never refused unless the refusal was overcome or waived
- Applicant must be present in India when submitting; passport valid at least 15 calendar days from the appointment
- Interview waiver appointment letter, current passport, DS-160 confirmation page and the previous passport with the US visa (original)
- One colour photo, 5 x 5 cm, white background, taken within six months, no eyeglasses
- The consular officer may still call you for an interview at the post adjudicating the application

### F and M student visas

- Original signed Form I-20 from the US school or program
- Form I-901 SEVIS fee payment receipt
- DS-160 confirmation page and passport valid at least six months beyond the intended stay
- One 2 x 2-inch (51 x 51 mm) photo taken within the last six months
- Interview appointment letter
- Photocopy of marriage certificate for spouses of principal applicants

### H, L, O, P and Q work visas

- Receipt number of the approved USCIS Form I-129 petition (I-797 approval notice)
- DS-160 confirmation page and passport valid at least six months beyond the intended stay
- One 2 x 2-inch (51 x 51 mm) photo taken within the last six months
- Interview appointment letter
- Blanket L-1 principal applicants: Fraud Prevention and Detection fee
- Dependants: original marriage/birth certificate and a letter from the principal's employer confirming continued employment
- Dependants of an H-1B holder already working in the US: the H-1B holder's pay slips for the current calendar year and US federal tax returns (IRS Form 1040 and W-2s) for each year on H-1B

### On arrival in the US (length of stay)

- The visa's expiry date is the last day you may use it to enter the US; it does not show how long you may stay
- A CBP officer at the port of entry decides how long you may stay; it is recorded on the online Form I-94 (i94.cbp.dhs.gov)
- You may stay for the period on your I-94 even if the visa expires during your stay

## Photo specifications

- **Size:** 2 x 2 inches (51 x 51 mm); interview-waiver page specifies 5 x 5 cm
- **Background:** White
- Taken within the last six months
- Renewal applicants generally must not reuse the photo on the old visa
- Uploaded during DS-160; printed copy if upload fails
- Eyeglasses are not allowed in visa photos

## Travel medical insurance

Not published as a requirement on the embassy pages read

## Processing time

- **All nonimmigrant visas incl. B-1/B-2 business, tourist and family visits (after the interview):** Typically 7-10 working days; individual cases may take longer
- **Recommended lead time:** Apply at least three months before the intended travel date; do not buy tickets until the visa is issued
- **Administrative processing (some applications):** Cannot be predicted in advance; most is resolved within 180 days of the interview
- **Interview waiver (dropbox) renewals:** Allow up to three weeks from passport drop-off until it is ready for pickup or delivery; cannot be expedited
- **Interview appointment wait:** Varies by post (New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata); current waits are published on the State Department's wait-time tool
- **F and M student visas:** Can be issued up to 365 days before the course start date; students can travel within 30 days from the start date on Form I-20
- **H, L, O, P and Q work visas:** USCIS petition must be approved first; the Embassy/Consulate may process the visa up to 90 days before the employment start date on the I-797, and the visa can be used to enter from 10 days before that date
- **Booking the interview after paying the fee:** UPI/QR: instant; NEFT and RuPay cards: within one business day; cash at AXIS or DRUK Bank: following business day

## Visa categories

### Nonimmigrant visas ($185 fee group)

- B - Business/Tourist
- C-1 - Transit
- D - Ship/Airline Crew
- F - Student (academic)
- I - Journalist and Media
- J - Exchange Visitors
- M - Student (vocational)
- T - Victim of Human Trafficking
- TN/TD - NAFTA Professionals

### Nonimmigrant visas ($205 fee group)

- CW - Transitional Worker CNMI
- H - Temporary/Seasonal Workers and Employment, Trainees
- L - Intracompany Transferees
- O - Persons with Extraordinary Ability
- P - Athletes, Artists, Entertainers
- Q - International Cultural Exchange
- R - Religious Worker

### Nonimmigrant visas ($315 fee group)

- E - Treaty Trader/Investor, Australian Professional Specialty, Long-Term Investor CNMI

### Nonimmigrant visas ($265 fee group)

- K - Fiancé(e) or Spouse of U.S. Citizen

### Diplomatic and Official visas

- A
- G
- C-2
- C-3

### Embassy visa type headings

- Tourism & Visit
- Study & Exchange
- Business
- Immigrate
- Employment
- Other Types of Visas

### Study and work visas (long stay)

- F-1 student (academic)
- M-1 student (vocational)
- H-1B specialty occupation
- L-1 intracompany transferee

### Not available to Indian citizens

- H-2A seasonal agricultural workers (Indian and Bhutanese passport holders not eligible)
- H-2B temporary non-agricultural workers (Indian and Bhutanese passport holders not eligible)
- Diversity Visa (green card) lottery (Indian citizens not included)

## Study, work and long-stay routes

### F-1 / M-1 student visa (Study)

For full-time study at an approved US school (F-1 academic, M-1 vocational). Indians first get a Form I-20 from the school, pay the SEVIS fee, complete the DS-160 and attend biometrics and an interview at the Embassy or a Consulate in India.

- Acceptance by an approved US school and an original signed Form I-20
- SEVIS I-901 fee paid ($350 for F and M) and the receipt
- DS-160, $185 visa application fee, passport valid at least six months beyond the intended stay and a 2 x 2-inch photo
- Show a residence abroad you do not intend to abandon (ties to India); not meeting the F requirements leads to refusal under INA 214(b)
- Social media accounts set to 'public' (required for F, M and J applicants)
- Visa can be issued up to 365 days before the course start date
- F-1 students may be eligible for up to 12 months of Optional Practical Training after completing course requirements
- From 15 September 2026, F (and J) admission is for a fixed period up to the program length, not exceeding four years, with extensions requested from USCIS; the post-completion departure period is 30 days (previously 60)
- Spouses and unmarried children under 21 may get F-2/M-2 visas but may not work; there is no derivative visa for parents
- Students away from classes for more than five months may need a new visa to return

Source: https://www.ustraveldocs.com/in/en/student-visa

### H-1B specialty occupation work visa (Work)

For a pre-arranged professional job in the US. The US employer files a labor condition application and an I-129 petition that USCIS must approve before the worker applies for the visa in India.

- Bachelor's or higher degree (or equivalent) in the specific specialty of the job
- Employer's labor condition application with the US Department of Labor and a USCIS-approved I-129 petition (I-797) before the visa application
- Petitions for H-1B workers outside the US must be accompanied by a $100,000 payment by the employer (Proclamation 10973 from 21 September 2025, renewed by Proclamation 11069 from 21 September 2026 for 12 months) unless DHS grants a national-interest exception
- Cap-subject H-1B registrations are selected by a weighted process that generally favours higher-skilled, higher-paid workers (rule effective 27 February 2026, from the FY 2027 registration season)
- H-1B and H-4 applicants must set social media accounts to 'public'
- Visa may be processed up to 90 days before the I-797 start date; entry allowed from 10 days before it
- $205 visa application fee

Source: https://www.ustraveldocs.com/in/en/work-visa

### L-1 intracompany transferee visa (Work)

For employees of an international company being transferred temporarily to a parent, branch, affiliate or subsidiary in the US. Blanket L-1 interviews in India are held only at the U.S. Consulate General Chennai.

- Managerial or executive role, or specialized knowledge, destined to a position at either level in the US company
- Employed by the company outside the US continuously for one year within the three years before applying for admission
- USCIS-approved petition (individual or blanket) before applying
- $205 visa application fee; blanket L-1 principals also pay a $500 Fraud Prevention and Detection fee and, where applicable, a $4,500 9-11 Response and Biometric Entry-Exit fee
- L-2 spouse may seek US work authorization after entry (Form I-765); L-2 children may not work

Source: https://www.ustraveldocs.com/in/en/work-visa

## Where to apply in India

- New Delhi (VAC: Shivaji Stadium Metro Station; Embassy: Shanti Path, Chanakya Puri)
- Mumbai (VAC: Bandra Kurla Complex; Consulate General: C-49, G-Block, BKC)
- Chennai (VAC: Nungambakkam; Consulate General: Anna Salai)
- Hyderabad (VAC: Hitec City Metro Station; Consulate General: Nanakramguda)
- Kolkata (VAC: Mirza Ghalib Street; Consulate General: Ho Chi Minh Sarani)

### Which office covers your state

- **U.S. Embassy, New Delhi (Shantipath, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110021; tel. +91-11-2419-8000):** Chandigarh, Delhi, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh (and Bhutan)
- **U.S. Consulate General, Mumbai (C-49, G-Block, Bandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai 400051; tel. +91-22-2672-4000):** Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Daman and Diu, Dadra and Nagar Haveli
- **U.S. Consulate General, Chennai (220 Anna Salai at Gemini Circle, Chennai 600006; tel. +91-44-2857-4000):** Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, Puducherry, Lakshadweep, Andaman and Nicobar Islands
- **U.S. Consulate General, Hyderabad (Survey No. 115/1, Financial District, Nanakramguda, Hyderabad 500032; tel. +91-40-6932-8000):** Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha
- **U.S. Consulate General, Kolkata (5/1 Ho Chi Minh Sarani, Kolkata 700071; tel. +91-33-6827-2400):** West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura

## How to apply from India

1. **Complete the application form** — Fill in the United States visa application form linked from the official pages below.
2. **Prepare your documents** — Gather the documents listed in the "Documents required" section — the common list plus the checklist for your visa category.
3. **Book an appointment** — Book an appointment as described on the embassy's official page.
4. **Submit your application** — Submit at a listed location: New Delhi (VAC: Shivaji Stadium Metro Station; Embassy: Shanti Path, Chanakya Puri), Mumbai (VAC: Bandra Kurla Complex; Consulate General: C-49, G-Block, BKC), Chennai (VAC: Nungambakkam; Consulate General: Anna Salai), Hyderabad (VAC: Hitec City Metro Station; Consulate General: Nanakramguda) and Kolkata (VAC: Mirza Ghalib Street; Consulate General: Ho Chi Minh Sarani).
5. **Give biometrics** — Attend in person for biometrics where the official pages require it.
6. **Pay the fees** — Pay the visa fee shown in the "Visa fees" section, plus the service fee.

## Recent rule changes

- **2026-09-21:** Presidential Proclamation 11069 renewed the $100,000 payment requirement for H-1B petitions for workers outside the US for another 12 months. — https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/23/2026-19554/restriction-on-entry-of-certain-nonimmigrant-workers
- **2026-09-15:** F student and J exchange-visitor admission changed from 'duration of status' to a fixed period up to the program length, not exceeding four years, with extensions requested from USCIS; the F-1 post-completion departure period was cut from 60 to 30 days. — https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/17/2026-14439/establishing-a-fixed-time-period-of-admission-and-an-extension-of-stay-procedure-for-nonimmigrant
- **2026-07-01:** An optional $750 fee for an expedited B1/B2 interview appointment (within ten business days) is piloted until 31 December 2026 at limited posts listed on travel.state.gov; the $185 visa application fee is unchanged. — https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/09/2026-11513/schedule-of-fees-for-consular-services-department-of-state-and-overseas-embassies-and
- **2026-05-25:** The consular exchange rate used for paying US visa fees in India changed from INR 96 to INR 98 per US dollar. — https://in.usembassy.gov/visas/
- **2026-02-27:** DHS rule introduced a weighted selection process for cap-subject H-1B registrations that generally favours higher-skilled, higher-paid workers, starting with the FY 2027 registration season. — https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b
- **2025-09-21:** Presidential Proclamation 10973: entry of new H-1B workers is restricted unless the employer's petition is accompanied by a $100,000 payment; applies to petitions for workers outside the US for 12 months, with national-interest exceptions possible. — https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/09/24/2025-18601/restriction-on-entry-of-certain-nonimmigrant-workers

## Frequently asked questions

### How much is the United States visa fee for Indian citizens?

B, C-1, D, F, I, J, M, T, TN/TD: $185; CW, H, L, O, P, Q, R: $205; E: $315. 9 more fee rows are listed on this page. Service fee: VFS does not handle US visas from India. The official appointment service (ustraveldocs.com) lists the government visa fees only; it publishes these optional charges: premium passport delivery to a home/office address (or Premium Hold for Collection) INR 1,500 per passport including taxes, paid in cash on delivery; interview-waiver drop-off at a location other than the VACs in the five Embassy/Consulate cities INR 1,500 per passport including taxes (free at those VACs). Banks may charge for NEFT payments. INR as published by ustraveldocs.com, October 2026..

### What documents are required for a United States visa from India?

DS-160 Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application confirmation (barcode) page - must match the barcode used to book the appointment; Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay in the United States (unless exempt by country-specific agreements); Photo uploaded with the DS-160 (one printed photo if upload fails); Visa fee (MRV) payment receipt; Documents stated in the appointment letter; Optional: any supporting documents you believe support the information you give the consular officer. Category-specific checklists are listed for 8 visa categories.

### How long does United States visa processing take for Indians?

All nonimmigrant visas incl. B-1/B-2 business, tourist and family visits (after the interview): Typically 7-10 working days; individual cases may take longer; Recommended lead time: Apply at least three months before the intended travel date; do not buy tickets until the visa is issued; Administrative processing (some applications): Cannot be predicted in advance; most is resolved within 180 days of the interview.

### Where do Indian citizens apply for a United States visa?

Applications go via Embassy/official portal. Locations listed: New Delhi (VAC: Shivaji Stadium Metro Station; Embassy: Shanti Path, Chanakya Puri), Mumbai (VAC: Bandra Kurla Complex; Consulate General: C-49, G-Block, BKC), Chennai (VAC: Nungambakkam; Consulate General: Anna Salai), Hyderabad (VAC: Hitec City Metro Station; Consulate General: Nanakramguda), Kolkata (VAC: Mirza Ghalib Street; Consulate General: Ho Chi Minh Sarani). Jurisdiction by state: U.S. Embassy, New Delhi (Shantipath, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110021; tel. +91-11-2419-8000) — Chandigarh, Delhi, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh (and Bhutan); U.S. Consulate General, Mumbai (C-49, G-Block, Bandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai 400051; tel. +91-22-2672-4000) — Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Daman and Diu, Dadra and Nagar Haveli; U.S. Consulate General, Chennai (220 Anna Salai at Gemini Circle, Chennai 600006; tel. +91-44-2857-4000) — Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, Puducherry, Lakshadweep, Andaman and Nicobar Islands; U.S. Consulate General, Hyderabad (Survey No. 115/1, Financial District, Nanakramguda, Hyderabad 500032; tel. +91-40-6932-8000) — Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha; U.S. Consulate General, Kolkata (5/1 Ho Chi Minh Sarani, Kolkata 700071; tel. +91-33-6827-2400) — West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura.

### Can Indians get a United States visa on arrival or an eVisa?

Visa on arrival — Not available: Indian passport holders must get a US visa before travelling - a foreign citizen generally must first obtain a visa placed in the passport, and India is not a Visa Waiver Program country. eVisa — Not available: there is no electronic visa for Indians. You fill the DS-160 form online, pay the fee and book appointments online, but the visa is issued in your passport after biometrics and an interview (or an interview waiver if eligible); the online ESTA authorization is only for Visa Waiver Program countries, which do not include India. Visa-free entry — Not available: India is not one of the countries designated for the Visa Waiver Program, so Indian citizens need a visa even for short tourist or business trips.

### What photo size is required for a United States visa?

Size: 2 x 2 inches (51 x 51 mm); interview-waiver page specifies 5 x 5 cm. Background: White.

### Is travel medical insurance required for a United States visa?

Not published as a requirement on the embassy pages read

### Which United States visa types can Indian citizens apply for?

Nonimmigrant visas ($185 fee group), Nonimmigrant visas ($205 fee group), Nonimmigrant visas ($315 fee group), Nonimmigrant visas ($265 fee group), Diplomatic and Official visas, Embassy visa type headings, Study and work visas (long stay) and Not available to Indian citizens. 35 visa types are listed on this page.

## Sources

- [U.S. Embassy & Consulates in India - Visas](https://in.usembassy.gov/visas/) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [U.S. Embassy India - Nonimmigrant Visas](https://in.usembassy.gov/nonimmigrant-visas/) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [U.S. Embassy India - Types of Visas](https://in.usembassy.gov/types-of-visas/) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [U.S. Embassy India - Apply for a Nonimmigrant Visa](https://in.usembassy.gov/apply-for-a-nonimmigrant-visa/) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [Embassy appointment portal (linked as 'Fees for Visa Services') - Pay your visa fees](https://www.ustraveldocs.com/in/en/step-3) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [Embassy appointment portal - Complete your application (DS-160, photo, fingerprints)](https://www.ustraveldocs.com/in/en/step-2) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [Embassy appointment portal - Attend your interview (VAC locations)](https://www.ustraveldocs.com/in/en/step-5) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [U.S. Mission India - Map of Consular Posts (consular districts by state)](https://in.usembassy.gov/map-of-consular-posts-in-india/) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [U.S. Embassy & Consulates in India - Contact Us (addresses, phone numbers)](https://in.usembassy.gov/contact/) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [U.S. Embassy India - Important Visa Information (payment, appointments)](https://in.usembassy.gov/visas/important-visa-information/) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [Official US visa appointment service India - Schedule your appointment (processing time, lead time)](https://www.ustraveldocs.com/in/en/step-4) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [Official US visa appointment service India - Bank and payment options (INR at consular exchange rate)](https://www.ustraveldocs.com/in/en/payment-options) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [Official US visa appointment service India - Renew my visa / interview waiver](https://www.ustraveldocs.com/in/en/renew-visa) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [Official US visa appointment service India - FAQs (administrative processing, delivery fees, where to apply, length of stay, Blanket L fees)](https://www.ustraveldocs.com/in/en/general-information) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [Official US visa appointment service India - Business/Tourist visa](https://www.ustraveldocs.com/in/en/business-visa) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [Official US visa appointment service India - Student visa](https://www.ustraveldocs.com/in/en/student-visa) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [Official US visa appointment service India - Work visa](https://www.ustraveldocs.com/in/en/work-visa) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Visa Waiver Program (designated countries)](https://www.dhs.gov/visa-waiver-program) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [U.S. Customs and Border Protection - ESTA (for Visa Waiver Program travellers)](https://www.cbp.gov/travel/international-visitors/esta) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement - I-901 SEVIS fee amounts](https://www.ice.gov/sevis/i901) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [Federal Register - Proclamation 10973, Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers (2025)](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/09/24/2025-18601/restriction-on-entry-of-certain-nonimmigrant-workers) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [Federal Register - Proclamation 11069, Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers (2026)](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/23/2026-19554/restriction-on-entry-of-certain-nonimmigrant-workers) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [Federal Register - Schedule of Fees for Consular Services: $750 expedited B1/B2 appointment fee (temporary final rule, 2026)](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/09/2026-11513/schedule-of-fees-for-consular-services-department-of-state-and-overseas-embassies-and) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [Federal Register - Fixed time period of admission for F, J and I nonimmigrants (final rule, 2026)](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/17/2026-14439/establishing-a-fixed-time-period-of-admission-and-an-extension-of-stay-procedure-for-nonimmigrant) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [Federal Register - Weighted selection process for cap-subject H-1B registrations (final rule)](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15

### Notes on sources

- travel.state.gov blocked by a Cloudflare bot check again on 2026-10-15 (curl, WebFetch and browser): India reciprocity schedule (visa validity in months, number of entries, issuance fees), current appointment wait times per post, B/F refusal-rate statistics and visa news pages not fetched
- Visa validity (months/entries) for B, F, H, L and other classes for Indian nationals not verified
- No official refusal/approval-rate statistics for Indian applicants could be read
- MRV fee in INR is not published as an amount - only the consular exchange rate (INR 98 per USD from 25 May 2026)
- Whether Indian posts take part in the $750 expedited B1/B2 appointment pilot not verified (post list is on travel.state.gov)
- Interview-waiver rules conflict on ustraveldocs.com: the eligibility list says apply in the consular district of residence, while the FAQ says an interview waiver can be booked at any Consulate in India
- Official lead-time advice differs: scheduling page says apply at least three months before travel; an FAQ answer says 6-8 weeks
- Consular district lists are from the Mission's consular-posts map (framed around U.S. citizen services); the visa FAQ says anyone legally present in India may apply at any of the five posts
- USCIS petition processing times for work visas not captured
- Immigrant visa fees not captured
- VFS does not serve USA from India

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