New Delhi
Review this post when your official scheduling plan is centered on the Embassy in New Delhi.
India application roadmap
A step-by-step US visa preparation process for India
Treat the application as a sequence of decisions, not a race to submit a form. A careful roadmap is especially useful when your passport, employment history, travel purpose, and selected India post all need to remain consistent.
Start the preparation roadmapSeven-stage route
Move from preparation to official submission in the right order
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Define the temporary travel purpose
Write a one-sentence explanation for tourism, a family visit, a short business trip, or another temporary reason.
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Create an India-specific information folder
Collect passport records, employment dates, education details, relatives, prior travel, and US contact information.
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Prepare DS-160-style answers privately
Review names, dates, locations, and security answers before opening an official session.
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Use the official DS-160 portal
Complete and submit the form through the official government channel, then retain the confirmation page.
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Review the appropriate India post
Confirm whether the next official scheduling step relates to New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, or Kolkata.
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Check live appointment guidance
Use current official sources because availability and procedures can change.
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Prepare for the assigned next step
Follow the instructions for the interview, renewal workflow, or any permitted document-submission path.
India post-planning matrix
Do not treat the interview city as an afterthought
The US Mission in India includes New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Kolkata. Local scheduling details and wait-time estimates can change, so use the matrix below as a preparation prompt rather than as a guarantee of availability.
Mumbai
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Chennai
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Hyderabad
Review this post when the Hyderabad Consulate fits your official scheduling plan.
Kolkata
Review this post when the Kolkata Consulate fits your official scheduling plan.
When an expedited appointment may be considered
The Department of State explains that an expedited interview request generally requires an urgent, unforeseen situation. It also states that you must first submit the DS-160, pay the application fee, and schedule the first available appointment before a consular section will consider the request. Ordinary weddings, graduation ceremonies, annual conferences, and last-minute tourism do not qualify as expedited travel reasons.
Review the official wait-time and expedited-appointment guidance before planning around an exception.