Visa guide · updated October 2026Do Indians need a visa for the United States?
Indian passport holders need a visa for the United States. The B1/B2 visitor visa costs US$185. You fill in form DS-160, pay the fee and attend an interview at the US Embassy or a Consulate; some renewals qualify for an interview waiver.
US visa options for Indians
| Option | Who it is for | Stay and validity | Official fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| B1/B2 visitor visa | Tourism, family visits, medical treatment and business meetings | Validity and stay are decided by the consular officer and at the port of entry | US$185 |
US visa fees
| Option | Official fee |
|---|---|
| B1/B2 visitor visa | US$185 |
US$185 is the application fee for visitor visas, paid in rupees at the consular exchange rate. It is not refunded if the visa is refused.
Documents required
Official sources do not give a full list for every case; these are the documents applicants are normally asked for. Confirm the exact list when you apply.
- Passport
- DS-160 confirmation page
- Appointment confirmation and fee receipt
- Photo that meets US visa requirements
- Evidence of your ties to India, funds and the purpose of the trip
How to apply
Complete form DS-160 online and keep the confirmation page.
Create a profile on the official appointment site and pay the US$185 fee.
Book the biometrics and interview appointments.
Attend the interview at the Embassy in New Delhi or the Consulate in Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata or Bengaluru.
Processing time
Depends on interview wait times; the State Department publishes the current wait for each consulate online.
Visa application centres in India
USA visa applications from India are handled at 6 offices in 6 cities.
Embassy and consulates
- New DelhiUS Embassy
- MumbaiUS Consulate General
- ChennaiUS Consulate General
- HyderabadUS Consulate General
- KolkataUS Consulate General
- BengaluruUS Consulate General
New DelhiMumbaiChennaiHyderabadKolkataBengaluruBook your biometrics and interview appointments on the official US visa appointment site.
Centre list from the official sources listed below, checked on 26 October 2026. Centres open and close, so confirm before you travel to one.
Popular places to visit in the USA
Photos via Wikimedia Commons: New York by Fred Hsu on en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0; Los Angeles by Alek Leckszas, CC BY-SA 4.0; San Francisco by Lightandtruth, CC BY-SA 4.0; Las Vegas by Ken Lund from Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Frequently asked questions
Indian passport holders need a visa for the United States. The B1/B2 visitor visa costs US$185. You fill in form DS-160, pay the fee and attend an interview at the US Embassy or a Consulate; some renewals qualify for an interview waiver.
B1/B2 visitor visa: US$185. US$185 is the application fee for visitor visas, paid in rupees at the consular exchange rate. It is not refunded if the visa is refused.
Depends on interview wait times; the State Department publishes the current wait for each consulate online.
Complete form DS-160 online and keep the confirmation page. Create a profile on the official appointment site and pay the US$185 fee. Book the biometrics and interview appointments. Attend the interview at the Embassy in New Delhi or the Consulate in Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata or Bengaluru.
From the official sources listed at the end of this page, checked on 26 October 2026. Visa rules and fees change, so confirm them on the official site before you apply.
Official sources
The visa facts on this page come from these official pages, checked on 26 October 2026. Rules and fees can change, so confirm them before you apply.