India
Visitor (B1/B2), student, and employment appointment wait time averages by consulate.
New Delhi
< 60 daysVisitor (B1/B2)
7 days
Student (F/M/J)
11 days
Work (H/L/O/P)
3 days
Crew / Transit
3 days
New Delhi — Appointment Wait Trend
Mumbai
< 60 daysVisitor (B1/B2)
12 days
Student (F/M/J)
12 days
Work (H/L/O/P)
2 days
Crew / Transit
1 days
Mumbai — Appointment Wait Trend
Chennai
< 60 daysVisitor (B1/B2)
7 days
Student (F/M/J)
7 days
Work (H/L/O/P)
2 days
Crew / Transit
5 days
Chennai — Appointment Wait Trend
Hyderabad
< 60 daysVisitor (B1/B2)
10 days
Student (F/M/J)
10 days
Work (H/L/O/P)
6 days
Crew / Transit
0 days
Hyderabad — Appointment Wait Trend
Kolkata
< 60 daysVisitor (B1/B2)
8 days
Student (F/M/J)
8 days
Work (H/L/O/P)
1 days
Crew / Transit
5 days
Kolkata — Appointment Wait Trend
India Visa Appointment FAQs
How should consular wait times for India be interpreted?
Published wait times reflect weekly rolling averages reported by the State Department for standard nonimmigrant appointment slots. Because appointments are released in tranches and cancellation openings occur dynamically, real-time availability on the official booking portal can vary.
How do emergency or expedited appointment requests work?
Each U.S. embassy and consulate maintains an emergency appointment procedure for urgent, unforeseen travel (such as urgent medical treatment, unexpected death of an immediate family member, or urgent business travel). Expedite requests are evaluated individually by consular officers.
Does appointment wait time affect the likelihood of visa issuance?
No. Appointment wait times reflect post operational capacity and scheduling demand only. Consular officers adjudicate applications strictly based on eligibility under U.S. immigration law.