The U.S. Embassy in New Delhi and Consulates in Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Kolkata process visas based on regional jurisdiction. Selecting the correct office ensures efficient scheduling and document submission.

The U.S. Embassy in New Delhi and Consulates in Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Kolkata process visas based on regional jurisdiction. Selecting the correct office ensures efficient scheduling and document submission.

Documents include a valid passport, DS‑160 confirmation, visa fee receipt, photograph, appointment confirmation, and financial and supporting evidence. Providing clear details about your travel purpose and ties to India improves approval chances.

Documents include a valid passport, DS‑160 confirmation, visa fee receipt, photograph, appointment confirmation, and financial and supporting evidence. Providing clear details about your travel purpose and ties to India improves approval chances.

Appointments can be booked online through the U.S. Visa Appointment Service after completing the DS‑160 form and paying the fee. Since wait times can be lengthy, applicants should plan months ahead.

Appointments can be booked online through the U.S. Visa Appointment Service after completing the DS‑160 form and paying the fee. Since wait times can be lengthy, applicants should plan months ahead.

The U.S. diplomatic missions provide emergency support for U.S. citizens, passport services, notarizations, and guidance during crises. They also offer information on U.S. immigration rules, student visas, and travel advisories.

The U.S. diplomatic missions provide emergency support for U.S. citizens, passport services, notarizations, and guidance during crises. They also offer information on U.S. immigration rules, student visas, and travel advisories.

If your passport gets stolen, lost, or misplaced, you need to inform the nearby United States Consulate General and the Indian police immediately. Moreover, that person must also submit a duly signed Form DS-64 online and offline, one passport-sized photograph, citizenship proof, evidence of parent-child relationship (for under 16 applicants), and a fee payment receipt.

If your passport gets stolen, lost, or misplaced, you need to inform the nearby United States Consulate General and the Indian police immediately. Moreover, that person must also submit a duly signed Form DS-64 online and offline, one passport-sized photograph, citizenship proof, evidence of parent-child relationship (for under 16 applicants), and a fee payment receipt.

The consular regions of the United States Embassy in New Delhi are Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Jammu and Kashmir, Rajasthan, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and the country of Bhutan.

The consular regions of the United States Embassy in New Delhi are Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Jammu and Kashmir, Rajasthan, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and the country of Bhutan.

Yes, the judicial system of India requires evidence to perceive a person's marital eligibility. United States citizens can contact the accessible United States Consulate General and notarise a pledged statement that recites their marital status. Willing nationals must make an appointment and carry their valid passports alongside them.

Yes, the judicial system of India requires evidence to perceive a person's marital eligibility. United States citizens can contact the accessible United States Consulate General and notarise a pledged statement that recites their marital status. Willing nationals must make an appointment and carry their valid passports alongside them.

Applicants can check their visa application statuses anytime by visiting the website. However, it is recommended to give a wait time of three working days after applying for a visa before tracking the application.

Applicants can check their visa application statuses anytime by visiting the website. However, it is recommended to give a wait time of three working days after applying for a visa before tracking the application.

No, interested individuals have to schedule an appointment to avail the services of the United States Consulate Generals.

No, interested individuals have to schedule an appointment to avail the services of the United States Consulate Generals.

The virtual United States consulate model is a platform that interacts with citizens of the host and home country. Loaded with customised content, it resolves queries and issues of citizens of targeted regions and interested Americans.

The virtual United States consulate model is a platform that interacts with citizens of the host and home country. Loaded with customised content, it resolves queries and issues of citizens of targeted regions and interested Americans.

The US Consulate General, Chennai, manages the website of the United States Virtual Consulate Bengaluru.

The US Consulate General, Chennai, manages the website of the United States Virtual Consulate Bengaluru.

The primary function of an embassy is preparing treaties and promoting foreign policies, whereas a consulate handles the issuance of visas and other consular services.

The primary function of an embassy is preparing treaties and promoting foreign policies, whereas a consulate handles the issuance of visas and other consular services.

Individuals who are applying for a visa must pay its application fee. It is non-refundable irrespective of the issuance of the visa.

Individuals who are applying for a visa must pay its application fee. It is non-refundable irrespective of the issuance of the visa.

The person is required to re-apply for a new visa at the local United States Consulate General if he/she has damaged or marked the visa.

The person is required to re-apply for a new visa at the local United States Consulate General if he/she has damaged or marked the visa.

The background should be plain white. The subject must face the camera with both eyes open, wearing regular clothes, and without any eyeglasses except for medical reasons. The subject’s head must cover 50% and 69% of the entire photo.

The background should be plain white. The subject must face the camera with both eyes open, wearing regular clothes, and without any eyeglasses except for medical reasons. The subject’s head must cover 50% and 69% of the entire photo.

The fee for a non-immigrant United States tourist visa is $160 or ₹13079.28. However, the Government of the United States has issued a new visa application fee. Individuals must pay a fee of $185 or ₹15135.04 from May 30, 2023, to apply for tourist visas.

The fee for a non-immigrant United States tourist visa is $160 or ₹13079.28. However, the Government of the United States has issued a new visa application fee. Individuals must pay a fee of $185 or ₹15135.04 from May 30, 2023, to apply for tourist visas.

The Consulate General's primary contact number is 044 2857 4000. You can also drop an email at ChennaiCIU@state.gov.

The Consulate General's primary contact number is 044 2857 4000. You can also drop an email at ChennaiCIU@state.gov.

If details in your visa are printed incorrectly, then send an email to india@ustraveldocs.com to mention the error. You will receive a reply with steps to rectify it.

If details in your visa are printed incorrectly, then send an email to india@ustraveldocs.com to mention the error. You will receive a reply with steps to rectify it.

No. If the purpose of your visit is unchanged and your visa is unmarked, then you are eligible to travel with two passports, old and new, and your existing visa.

No. If the purpose of your visit is unchanged and your visa is unmarked, then you are eligible to travel with two passports, old and new, and your existing visa.

The image must be within the size of 2 x 2 in or 51 x 51 mm with 50% to 69% head visibility. The subject must carry a neutral expression with both eyes open. The image should not be older than six months and have to be captured in front of a white background.

The image must be within the size of 2 x 2 in or 51 x 51 mm with 50% to 69% head visibility. The subject must carry a neutral expression with both eyes open. The image should not be older than six months and have to be captured in front of a white background.

The primary reasons behind the visa application rejection are discrepancies in documents and failure to adhere to U.S. visa regulations.

The primary reasons behind the visa application rejection are discrepancies in documents and failure to adhere to U.S. visa regulations.

The tenure of your U.S. visa cannot be extended no matter which type is it. If you need an extension, then you have to apply for a U.S. visa renewal after your existing visa has expired.

The tenure of your U.S. visa cannot be extended no matter which type is it. If you need an extension, then you have to apply for a U.S. visa renewal after your existing visa has expired.

One can call +91 22 62011000 between 8:30 am to 5:00 (working hours) to resolve queries regarding consular services. For other non-emergency queries, give a call at 040 6932 8000 or send an email to HydACS@state.gov.

One can call +91 22 62011000 between 8:30 am to 5:00 (working hours) to resolve queries regarding consular services. For other non-emergency queries, give a call at 040 6932 8000 or send an email to HydACS@state.gov.

You can visit this official website to get an idea on how much time you have to wait to get an appointment for US visa in India.

You can visit this official website to get an idea on how much time you have to wait to get an appointment for US visa in India.

The complete address of the United States Consulate General is 5/1 Ho Chi Minh Sarani, Kankaria Estates, Park Street Area, Kolkata – 700071.

The complete address of the United States Consulate General is 5/1 Ho Chi Minh Sarani, Kankaria Estates, Park Street Area, Kolkata – 700071.

You can report the arrest, detention, hospitalisation, and death of United States citizens by telephoning (033)-6827-2400, the 24/7 US Embassy New Delhi switchboard, and ask for an extension to Kolkata American Citizen Services.

You can report the arrest, detention, hospitalisation, and death of United States citizens by telephoning (033)-6827-2400, the 24/7 US Embassy New Delhi switchboard, and ask for an extension to Kolkata American Citizen Services.

The working hours of the United States Consulate General in Kolkata are 8.00 AM – 5.00 PM from Monday to Friday. It remains closed on national holidays, Saturdays, and Sundays.

The working hours of the United States Consulate General in Kolkata are 8.00 AM – 5.00 PM from Monday to Friday. It remains closed on national holidays, Saturdays, and Sundays.

You can contact the Consulate by telephone at 91-(33)-6827-2400 or send an email to kolkataacs@state.gov.

You can contact the Consulate by telephone at 91-(33)-6827-2400 or send an email to kolkataacs@state.gov.

The non-immigrant visa application fee is $160 or ₹13084.90. This is applicable for tourist, student, exchange, and business visas. Please note the United States Government has increased the fee from $160 to $185 or ₹15135.04, effective from May 30, 2023.

The non-immigrant visa application fee is $160 or ₹13084.90. This is applicable for tourist, student, exchange, and business visas. Please note the United States Government has increased the fee from $160 to $185 or ₹15135.04, effective from May 30, 2023.

The Consulate General of the United States of America in Mumbai offers all types of immigrant and non-immigrant visas.

The Consulate General of the United States of America in Mumbai offers all types of immigrant and non-immigrant visas.

To contact the US Consulate in Mumbai you can visit the address at C49, G Block Rd, G Block BKC, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra East, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400051 or call the consulate on 022 2672 4000 or visit their official website.

To contact the US Consulate in Mumbai you can visit the address at C49, G Block Rd, G Block BKC, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra East, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400051 or call the consulate on 022 2672 4000 or visit their official website.

The types of immigrant visas for which you can seek assistance include Employment-Based Immigration, Family-Based Immigration, Fiancé(e) Visa, Diversity Visas, Returning Resident Visa, and Employment-Based Immigration.

The types of immigrant visas for which you can seek assistance include Employment-Based Immigration, Family-Based Immigration, Fiancé(e) Visa, Diversity Visas, Returning Resident Visa, and Employment-Based Immigration.

Mr Mike Hankey is the consul general of the US Consulate in Mumbai. He was appointed as the consul general on August 08, 2022.

Mr Mike Hankey is the consul general of the US Consulate in Mumbai. He was appointed as the consul general on August 08, 2022.

The immigrant visa application fee must be paid in cash or rupee bank draft to the US consulate. Also, it must be drawn by a foreign or national bank.

The immigrant visa application fee must be paid in cash or rupee bank draft to the US consulate. Also, it must be drawn by a foreign or national bank.

The address of the USA Embassy is Chanakyapuri, Shantipath, New Delhi - 110021. You can also call 011-91-11-2419-8000.

The address of the USA Embassy is Chanakyapuri, Shantipath, New Delhi - 110021. You can also call 011-91-11-2419-8000.

No. Appointments are required to avail of any services at the USA Embassy in New Delhi.

No. Appointments are required to avail of any services at the USA Embassy in New Delhi.

If you cannot book a visa interview appointment in your local language, kindly opt for an appointment in English and then request a translator.

If you cannot book a visa interview appointment in your local language, kindly opt for an appointment in English and then request a translator.

The receipt of a non-immigrant visa fee or MRV fee is valid for one year. After the payment, you can schedule an appointment within 365 days.

The receipt of a non-immigrant visa fee or MRV fee is valid for one year. After the payment, you can schedule an appointment within 365 days.

You can get an appointment for a U.S. visa interview within three months of visa application. The tenure depends on the availability of the consular department of the Embassy.

You can get an appointment for a U.S. visa interview within three months of visa application. The tenure depends on the availability of the consular department of the Embassy.

After submission of the visa application, if it is approved, the processing period is approximately 7 to 10 working days.

After submission of the visa application, if it is approved, the processing period is approximately 7 to 10 working days.

The types of U.S. visas are: Visitor visa Student visa Exchange visitor visa Temporary work visa Treaty Trader and Investor visa Diplomatic and official visa Transit and Crewmember visa Immediate Relative and Family Sponsored visa Fiancé and Spouse visa Employer-Sponsored visa

The types of U.S. visas are:

• Visitor visa
• Student visa
• Exchange visitor visa
• Temporary work visa
• Treaty Trader and Investor visa
• Diplomatic and official visa
• Transit and Crewmember visa
• Immediate Relative and Family Sponsored visa
• Fiancé and Spouse visa
• Employer-Sponsored visa

You can book an appointment via the online calendar. The service is provided on a first come and first serve basis. Please note that you cannot book an appointment on U.S. or Indian holidays. Visit the official page to make an appointment.

You can book an appointment via the online calendar. The service is provided on a first come and first serve basis. Please note that you cannot book an appointment on U.S. or Indian holidays. Visit the official page to make an appointment.