Tourism
For holidays, sightseeing, and personal travel. Prepare a realistic itinerary, likely trip length, and funding plan.
India visitor visa guide
US B1/B2 visa preparation for applicants in India
Prepare your visitor-visa information before using the official US government channels. This guide is designed for applicants in India planning tourism, family visits, short business travel, medical consultations, or other temporary stays.
Choose the right temporary purpose
Start with the reason for your trip, not with a generic form answer
Family visit
For visiting relatives or attending a family event. Be ready to explain who you will visit and why the stay is temporary.
Short business travel
For meetings, conferences, or temporary business activities. Keep your employer, event, and travel-purpose details aligned.
Medical consultation
For temporary medical travel. Organize provider information, expected timing, and the source of payment before proceeding.
India consular network
Review the US visa post that fits your official next step
The US Mission in India includes the Embassy in New Delhi and Consulates in Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Mumbai. Interview scheduling, local instructions, and availability can change, so confirm the official process before linking a DS-160 confirmation number to an appointment profile.
U.S. Embassy
New Delhi
Useful for applicants planning an interview in the National Capital Region or northern India.
U.S. Consulate General
Mumbai
A practical option for many applicants based in western India.
U.S. Consulate General
Chennai
Commonly reviewed by applicants based in southern India.
U.S. Consulate General
Hyderabad
Relevant for applicants based in Telangana and nearby states.
U.S. Consulate General
Kolkata
A useful reference point for applicants based in eastern India.
Check the official Global Visa Wait Times page before planning around an appointment estimate. Wait times can vary from week to week and do not guarantee appointment availability.
Three India-specific preparation checks
- Use your passport spelling exactly. Keep names, passport number, date of birth, and issue details consistent across your preparation notes and official records.
- Choose your interview location deliberately. Do not select a city automatically because it appears first in a list; review the location that fits your official scheduling plan.
- Keep the visit temporary and easy to explain. Your employment, business, family, study, or financial details should support a short visit rather than create contradictions.
Related preparation pages
India application roadmapFollow a step-by-step preparation sequence before using official channels. India readiness checklistCollect passport, travel, work, family, and photo information in advance. Private preparation servicesSee what the private review covers and what remains part of the official process.
Important notice
This is a private visa-preparation service. We are not affiliated with the US government, the US Embassy, or any US Consulate. Final submission, appointment scheduling, adjudication, and visa decisions remain with the official government process.