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United States visa requirements for Indian citizens
India isn't part of the US Visa Waiver Program, so Indian citizens planning to visit the US for tourism, business, a family visit, or medical treatment will need a visitor visa and, in nearly all cases, an in-person interview before they travel.
US B1/B2 Visa: the visa most Indian applicants get. It covers both tourism (B2) and business (B1), and is commonly valid for up to 10 years with stays of up to 6 months (180 days) per entry, though the consular officer has the final say at the interview.
United States ESTA: only available to Visa Waiver Program countries, and India isn't one of them. That means Indian citizens can't use ESTA at all, no matter how short the trip, and need to apply for a full visa instead.
United States entry requirements for Indian citizens
Requirements verified against official government sources
- U.S. B1/B2 Visa
- Indian passport valid for the duration of stay
- Completed DS-160 application form
- A recent passport-style photo that meets US visa requirements
- A visa interview appointment at a US embassy or consulate in India
- Documents showing the purpose of the trip and enough funds to cover it
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U.S. B1/B2 VisaVisa
Apply now- Who it's for
- Travelers who are not eligible for the ESTA, or who wish to stay longer than 90 days, whether for tourism, business meetings, visiting family, or medical treatment.
- Permitted activities
- The B1 covers business purposes such as negotiating contracts and attending conferences, while the B2 covers tourism, pleasure, and medical treatment. Most applicants receive a combined B1/B2 visa allowing both.
- Duration and entries
- The visa can be valid for up to 10 years and is multiple-entry, with a stay of up to 6 months (180 days) typically granted per entry. The visa's validity and your permitted stay are two different things: the officer at the port of entry sets your actual departure date, and that is the U.S. visa stay duration you must keep to.
- Application process
- The process involves completing the DS-160 form, paying the U.S. visa application fee, and attending a visa interview appointment at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate. Apply through iVisa and we complete the DS-160 with you and handle the U.S. visa appointment scheduling on your behalf.
- Fees
- The B1/B2 costs more than the ESTA. You pay the U.S. government's non-refundable visa application fee (the MRV fee), which is charged whether or not the visa is issued, plus iVisa's service fee. The full U.S. tourist visa cost for your nationality and chosen processing speed is shown before you pay.
- Interview appointment
- Most B1/B2 applicants, including children under 14, must attend an in-person interview, so a U.S. visa appointment at an Embassy or Consulate is part of the process. iVisa books that appointment for you once your DS-160 is filed. The available appointment dates belong to the embassy's calendar, not ours, so U.S. visa interview dates differ sharply from one post to the next and can run long in peak season. Start early.
- Renewing your visa
- There is no shortcut that tops up an expired visa, so renewing a US visa means applying again: a new DS-160, the U.S. visa application fee again, and an interview unless the consulate waives it. Travelers renewing the same visa category are the ones most often considered for a waiver, and the post decides case by case. A renewal filed through iVisa is prepared and reviewed the same way a first B1/B2 application is.
- Delivery format
- The B1/B2 is a physical visa sticker placed in your passport. After a successful interview, the embassy prints the visa and either returns your passport through its designated courier service or asks you to collect it in person, depending on the post.
- Validity
- 10 years
- Length of stay
- 6 months per entry
- Entry
- Multiple entry
- Processing time
- Get it in as fast as 30 days
How Indian citizens can apply for an U.S. B1/B2 Visa
Complete the online application
Check if you need the U.S. B1/B2 visa, then fill out your DS-160 details using our simplified online form.
We review your application and book your interview
Select your preferred processing speed, pay securely, and upload the required documents. Our experts review your DS-160 for the errors that cause rejections, and we book your visa interview appointment at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate on your behalf.
Attend your visa interview
You attend the interview in person, where a consular officer decides whether to issue the visa. We prepare you beforehand, so you know which questions to expect and which documents to bring.
Receive your U.S. B1/B2 Visa
If your visa is approved, it is affixed inside your passport. Depending on the post where you interviewed, you either collect your passport from the embassy or consulate or have it returned through their designated courier service.
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United States visa FAQs
Quick answers for Indian citizens traveling to United States.
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Do Indian citizens need a visa for the United States?
Yes, Indian citizens need a visa to enter the United States for tourism, business, study, work, or other purposes. Most short-term travelers apply for a US B1/B2 Visa, which covers tourism (B2) and business visits (B1). ESTA isn't available to Indian passport holders under the Visa Waiver Program.
How do Indian citizens apply for a US visa?
Indian citizens fill out iVisa's simplified application and pay the visa fee, then iVisa reviews the details and schedules the visa interview at a US embassy or consulate in India on their behalf. The applicant attends that interview, where a consular officer decides whether to approve the application. Once approved, the visa is stamped into the passport and sent back by courier a few business days later.
Where can Indian citizens attend the US visa interview?
Indian citizens attend their visa interview at a US embassy or consulate in New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, or Kolkata. iVisa assigns the centre that covers their home state or region when it books the interview.
What is the processing time for the United States for Indian citizens?
This depends on the document you're applying for. US B1/B2 Visa: the process means completing the DS-160 form, paying the visa fee, and attending an interview at a US embassy or consulate. Appointment wait times vary a lot by location and demand; the US B1/B2 Visa guide has more on what affects them. After the interview, an approved visa is typically issued within a few business days. There's no way to guarantee a faster timeline, so it's best for Indian citizens to apply well ahead of their trip.
How long can Indian citizens stay in the United States?
The US B1/B2 Visa is commonly issued with long validity (often up to 10 years for Indian citizens), but each stay is generally limited to up to 6 months per entry, as determined by US Customs and Border Protection at the port of entry. The authorized stay is recorded electronically on the I-94 record.
Do Indian citizens need a visa when transiting through the United States?
Yes, Indian passport holders typically require a valid US visa even for transit through a US airport, unless they hold another qualifying US visa. Transit without a visa is generally not permitted for Indian citizens.
Can Indian citizens extend their stay in the United States?
Extensions may be requested by filing Form I-539 with US Citizenship and Immigration Services before the authorized stay expires. Approval is discretionary, and applicants must demonstrate valid reasons and continued compliance with visa conditions.
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