# 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. 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 10, 2026.

Canonical page: https://yatraforfun.com/visa/india/usa
Sources checked on: 2026-10-10
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.

## 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 receipt valid 365 days
- **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
- **Other fees:** Reciprocity (issuance) fees, SEVIS fee, Blanket L fraud prevention and detection fee where applicable — Amounts not listed on the page read

**Service fee:** Not published by VFS Global or the embassy — check the official links below.

## 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

### 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)

## Photo specifications

- **Size:** Not published
- **Background:** Not published
- 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

## Travel medical insurance

Not published as a requirement on the embassy pages read

## Processing time

Not published by VFS Global or the embassy — check the official links below.

## 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

## 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)

## 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.

## 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. 3 more fee rows are listed on this page.

### 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. Category-specific checklists are listed for 3 visa categories.

### 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).

### 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 and Embassy visa type headings. 28 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 2026-10-10
- [U.S. Embassy India - Nonimmigrant Visas](https://in.usembassy.gov/nonimmigrant-visas/) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-10
- [U.S. Embassy India - Types of Visas](https://in.usembassy.gov/types-of-visas/) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-10
- [U.S. Embassy India - Apply for a Nonimmigrant Visa](https://in.usembassy.gov/apply-for-a-nonimmigrant-visa/) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-10
- [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 2026-10-10
- [Embassy appointment portal - Complete your application (DS-160, photo, fingerprints)](https://www.ustraveldocs.com/in/en/step-2) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-10
- [Embassy appointment portal - Attend your interview (VAC locations)](https://www.ustraveldocs.com/in/en/step-5) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-10

### Notes on sources

- travel.state.gov blocked by Cloudflare bot check (not bypassed): fee page, photo size specs and visa wait times not fetched
- Processing/wait times not published on pages that could be read
- Immigrant visa fees not captured
- VFS does not serve USA from India

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