B-1
Limited business activities
Business meetings, negotiations, consultations, and certain conferences.
The visitor category is not a substitute for U.S. employment authorization.
B1/B2 visitor visa guide for India
Prepare the facts first. Complete the official U.S. visa process second.
The DS-160 is not a sales form and the interview is not a performance. A credible application is accurate, internally consistent, and easy to explain in ordinary language.
Category map
Understand what the B1/B2 visitor category is designed to cover
B-2
Tourism and personal visits
Holidays, visits to relatives or friends, and certain medical visits.
The explanation should remain temporary, realistic, and consistent with the DS-160.
B1/B2
Combined visitor visa
Often issued as a combined category where the intended temporary activities may fall within B-1 and B-2 parameters.
The visa category does not guarantee admission; entry decisions are made at the U.S. port of entry.
India post network
Plan around the U.S. Embassy or Consulate where you intend to apply
U.S. Mission India provides visa information for applicants using the Embassy in New Delhi and the Consulates General in Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Kolkata. Confirm current instructions and availability through official channels before scheduling travel around an appointment.
New Delhi
U.S. Embassy
Mumbai
U.S. Consulate General
Chennai
U.S. Consulate General
Hyderabad
U.S. Consulate General
Kolkata
U.S. Consulate General
DS-160 working file
Collect the records before you open the official form
The Department of State advises applicants to answer the DS-160 accurately and completely. Errors or incomplete answers may require correction and can lead to rescheduling.
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Current passport
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Travel itinerary, if arrangements have already been made
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Dates of previous U.S. travel and international travel history when requested
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Current and prior employment or education information
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U.S. contact, accommodation, and funding details relevant to the intended trip
Application roadmap
Separate private preparation from the official process
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Prepare your facts
Organize passport, travel, work, family, and prior travel information.
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Complete the official DS-160
Submit the online form through CEAC and keep the barcode confirmation page.
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Follow India-specific instructions
Use official Mission India guidance for fee payment, profile creation, and appointment steps.
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Attend the required next step
Bring the required records and answer questions truthfully and directly.