Earlier this year, the U.S. Embassy in India revealed that there was a 60% increase in visa applications from India in 2023, as compared to 2022.
It’s no wonder then that despite processing a record 1.4 million visas from India and bringing down visa wait times by 75% in 2023, US visa wait times in India remain long.
Here are the current US visa wait times across India:Note: Visa wait times are subject to change.
The wait times are a day in Kuwait, two days in Hanoi, Vietnam, and three days in Kuala Lumpur.
These global visa wait times can change based on workload and staffing.
Earlier this year, the U.S. Embassy in India revealed that there was a 60% increase in visa applications from India in 2023, as compared to 2022. One out of every ten U.S. visa applicants around the world is an Indian. It’s no wonder then that despite processing a record 1.4 million visas from India and bringing down visa wait times by 75% in 2023, US visa wait times in India remain long. There have been efforts to streamline the process—such as consolidating the visa-waiver appointments to New Delhi and conducting ‘Super Saturday’ drives for visa appointments in New Delhi—but the wait times still remain well over a year in some Indian cities. Here are the current US visa wait times across India:
Note: Visa wait times are subject to change. It is advisable to get in touch with your nearest embassy for the latest updates. The following wait times are as per the data available on 30 April
Current wait times for a US visa across India:
Chennai: 507 days
Mumbai: 494 days
Hyderabad: 282 days
New Delhi: 162 days
Kolkata: 151 days
If these wait times are too long for you, you can apply for a B1/B2 visa through an international destination you may already have travel plans for. The wait times are a day in Kuwait, two days in Hanoi, Vietnam, and three days in Kuala Lumpur. Some countries have about a month-long wait time—29 days in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, 39 days in Bangkok, 38 days in Fiji’s capital Savu, 43 days in Singapore and 59 days in Riyadh. These global visa wait times can change based on workload and staffing. While these wait times are for residents, schedules for non-residents in different countries don’t differ, as per travel agent Akash Pratim, founder of Elite Tours & Travels. Pratim, however, does highlight that Indians applying for a US visa from other countries could be questioned about the reason for applying via a third country. He, therefore, advises being prepared with an answer on the wait time in your city.
