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How to apply for or renew a U.S. tourist visa

If you visit the U.S. for tourism or business, you may need a visitor visa, also known as a tourist visa. Learn how to get and renew this type of nonimmigrant visa.

To enter the U.S., you must bring a passport issued by your country of citizenship along with your visa. Officials at your port of entry into the U.S. will also issue you a Form I-94, which electronically records your arrival and departure dates. Learn more about Form I-94 and how to apply .

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Check to see if your country participates in the U.S. Visa Waiver Program (VWP) . If it does, you can get a waiver and will not need a visa. If you do not see your country listed, you will need a visitor visa.

Visitor (tourist) visa

The visitor visa, also known as a tourist visa, is a type of nonimmigrant visa for people who wish to temporarily enter the U.S. There are two categories:

• B-1 for business travel
• B-2 for tourism and medical treatment

Learn about B-1 and B-2 visas , including:

• Reasons you would need each type of visitor visa
• How to apply
• What documents you will need
• Application fees
• How to prepare for your interview at your U.S. embassy or consulate

How to renew a visitor visa

You must renew your visitor visa at a U.S. embassy or consulate abroad. Only diplomatic visa holders and their dependents can renew their visas within the U.S.

The process to renew a visitor visa is the same as getting one for the first time. Follow the process to apply for a visitor visa from the Department of State.

Find the contact information for your nearest U.S. embassy or consulate and contact them for visa renewal information.

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US Visa Wait Times in India: The Earliest Appointment for B1/B2 visa is Expected by March 2024

“I have not visited my parents for two years. I shelved travel plans because of pocket-burning airline tickets to India after the resumption of regular international flights early this year. I was blessed with a baby recently. I wish either my parents or the in-laws to be with us at the current phase of our parenthood. But no luck with B2 visa appointment dates for them. I desperately keep logged in on the US Embassy India website hoping to get a slot available; however, we are in shock that the earliest appointment is expected by March-April 2024,” Aparna Kaushik from Chicago said to Sourav Agarwal, the Editor of Travel Beats.

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International travel restrictions have been lifted. Country-specific entry regulations have abated. Airlines have restored their service frequency to the pre-pandemic times. But visa appointment delays continue to be a nightmare for Indians seeking interview slots for the US visitor visa, B1/B2. Particularly, the first-time applicants are at the mercy of the US Embassy and Consulates grappling with the mounting backlog of applications and the staffing shortage in India. If sources are to be believed, the backlog has exceeded 4 lakh Indian applicants awaiting interview slots for B2 and other US visas.

“Early this month we posted on our Twitter page that the US Embassy India would resume in-person tourist visa appointments from September. Surprisingly, in only two weeks, the slots got booked until April 2023. Now more than 500 days is the average wait time for the US visitor visa appointment dates in India, according to the US State Department website,” said the chief customer relations officer of Indian Eagle , a leading air-ticketing partner of Indians in America.

It means that if you apply for a US visitor visa now, your chances for getting an appointment before 2024 are minimal to none . This is nothing short of a nightmare for the first-time applicants who are required to appear for an in-person interview and biometrics. However, the wait time is relatively shorter for B2 visa renewals and those planning a business trip to the United States.

“Though the US visa wait times vary from consulate to consulate in India, this is the worst that I have ever seen since the September attacks 2001,” said David Bier, the associate director of immigration policy at Cato Institute, a libertarian think tank in Washington DC.

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The US Embassy in New Delhi has B2/B1 visa appointment dates 582 calendar days away and students visa slots some 470 days away. The US Consulate in Mumbai expects 580 calendar days to be the estimated waiting time for a US visitor visa appointment. 520 calendar days is the likely wait time for the same at the US Consulate in Hyderabad, whereas a US student visa appointment is 477 days away. In Kolkata, the US Consulate has the wait time spanning 585 calendar days from now for B1/B2 interview slots. The average wait time is 510 calendar days for B1/B2 visa appointment dates at the US Consulate, Chennai, according to the US Department of State website.

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The Government of India has decided, with immediate effect, to restore valid long duration (10 years) regular (paper) tourist visas for the nationals of USA. Fresh issue of regular (paper) long-duration (10 years) tourist visas has also been restored for nationals of USA.

E-Tourist visas under the three options (one month, one year and five year) which remained suspended since March 2020, shall stand restored for nationals of 156 countries. Applications for fresh e-tourist visas for eligible nationalities can also be made at the Indian E-Visa Portal [ https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/tvoa.html ]

• The current scheme of regular tourist visa/e-visa (single entry of 30 days duration) on gratis basis will be discontinued w.e.f. 1 st April 2022.  

Application for fresh tourist visa can be made as per following procedure:

E visa: Eligible foreign nationals can apply for e-tourist visa at https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/tvoa.html . [The applicant may note that the Embassy does not process e-visas and any enquiries in this regard will need to be made directly on the e-visa portal].

Regular (Paper) Tourist visa: Application for regular (paper) tourist visa from Embassy / Consulate in USA can be submitted by following the link: https://visa.vfsglobal.com/usa/en/ind

Foreign nationals on tourist/e-tourist visas would be permitted to enter India only through designated Sea Immigration Check Posts (ICPs) or Airport ICPs by flights, including those under the Vande Bharat Mission or ‘air bubble’ scheme or by any flights as allowed by Indian Ministry of Civil Aviation. In no case, the foreign nationals will be allowed to enter through land border or riverine routes on Tourist visa/E-Tourist visa.

Applicants are also advised to go through the guidelines for international travel to India available at:  https://www.mohfw.gov.in/pdf/GuidelinesforInternationalarrivalsupdatedon10thFebruary2022.pdf .

28 March 2022

The current scheme of regular tourist visa/e-visa (one month stay only) on gratis basis will also continue.

15 March, 2022

            The Government of India has decided to issue fresh tourist visas with effect from 15 October, 2021 for group tourism and from 15 November, 2021 for individual travel.  In this context, the following may be noted:

• All foreign nationals intending to visit India for tourism will be allowed to enter India on e-Tourist Visa/regular paper Tourist Visa through chartered flights (for group tourism only) with effect from 15 October, 2021.
• All foreign nationals intending to visit India for individual tourism purposes will be permitted to enter India on e-Tourist Visa/regular paper Tourist Visa with effect from 15 November, 2021. Such travel will be allowed through Vande Bharat Mission, Air Bubble Scheme or by any scheduled/non-scheduled commercial flight allowed by the Indian Ministry of Civil Aviation.
• Foreign nationals will not be allowed to enter India through land routes on e-Tourist Visa/regular paper Tourist Visa.
• A Single Entry e-Tourist Visa/regular paper Tourist Visa valid for a stay of up to 30 days will be issued, which will have to be utilized within a period of 120 days from the date of issue . This visa will be issued on a gratis basis for a limited time once to each applicant. However, VFS service charge and payments on account of value-added services like courier, etc. will need to be made.
• It may be noted that existing valid e-Tourist Visa/regular paper Tourist Visa issued before 6 October, 2021 will continue to remain suspended and travel on such visas is not permitted.
• The process of obtaining e-Tourist Visa/Regular Tourist Visa may be accessed at the following links:
• e-Tourist Visa -  https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/tvoa.html . The applicant may note that the Embassy does not process e-visas and any enquiries in this regard will need to be made directly on the e-visa portal.
• Regular Tourist Visa through VFS Global with effect from 13 December, 2021 (12:01 AM Eastern Standard Time) - https://visa.vfsglobal.com/usa/en/ind
• Applicants are also advised to go through the guidelines for international travel to India available at https://www.mohfw.gov.in/pdf/GuidelinesforInternationalarrivalsdated30thNovember2021.pdf

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• A Single Entry e-Tourist Visa/regular paper Tourist Visa valid for a stay of up to 30 days will be issued, which will have to be utilized within a period of 120 days from the date of issue . This visa will be issued on a gratis basis for a limited time once to each applicant.
• e-Tourist Visa - https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/tvoa.html . The applicant may note that the Embassy does not process e-visas and any enquiries in this regard will need to be made directly on the e-visa portal.
• Regular Tourist Visa through the Embassy of India – https://www.indianembassyusa.gov.in/extra?id=88
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Guide to US Tourist Visa from India: How to Apply for USA Visa

Updated: Feb 9

Usually, if someone from India wants to visit the USA for tourism, they need to obtain a US tourist visa, also known as a B2 tourist visa. There are two main types of visas for the US: one for a short-term visit (called a nonimmigrant visa ) and another for permanent residence (called an immigrant visa).

A B2 tourist visa falls under the short-term visit category. It's for individuals who want to visit the U.S. temporarily for tourism, vacation, visiting family and friends, or medical treatment.

By reading this blog, you will not only learn about applying for a US tourist visa from India but most importantly you will discover the key secrets for a successful application.

Table of Contents: Tourist Visa for USA from India

Introduction

US Tourist Visa from India, Open?

Sponsor for Tourist Visa USA

US Tourist Visa Cost for Indian

Tourist Visa for USA from India Wait Time

US Visa Appointment Available Dates (India)

Apply for a u.s. visa in india.

Tourist Visa USA Requirements

Purpose and Duration of Travel

Intention to leave, financial stability, faqs on tourist visa for usa from india.

This would be the first question coming to anyone's mind if the US tourist visa application is currently open or not. The answer is yes, US tourist visa applications from India are currently open. For the latest updates, it's advisable to check the USCIS website .

Situations like COVID-19 can cause delays in US tourist visa applications. During the pandemic, there was a significant delay in obtaining a US tourist visa. However, the situation has improved, and now you can secure a visa appointment more quickly.

Sponsor for US Tourist Visa

The next question that might come to your mind is whether you need a sponsor for a US tourist visa while applying from India. The answer is no; a sponsor is not required to apply for a B2 tourist visa. Even if you don't have any friends, family, or relatives there, you can still apply for a tourist visa to visit the US.

If you have a stable financial background and meet other visa requirements, obtaining a US tourist visa without a sponsor is easily achievable. However, if you have someone in the US who can sponsor you, you can always request them to provide an invitation letter  or sponsorship letter . It's optional, though.

The current cost for a US tourist visa from India is 12,000 INR per person. However, this amount may change in the future. Along with the tourist visa fee, you need to prove your financial stability by demonstrating available funds in your account. It's advisable to show a minimum of 3 lakh rupees in an Indian account associated with the applicant.

US Tourist Visa from India Wait Time

The current wait time for a US tourist visa from India is:

New Delhi: 253 days

Mumbai: 268 days

Chennai: 260 days

Kolkata: 240 days

Please note that these wait times can vary significantly depending on when you plan to visit and where you are applying from. India has four visa application centers: Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, and Kolkata. You can always check the current wait times  on the USCIS website.

You can change your appointment date up to four times (not counting the first one) without any problem. But if you cancel the fourth attempt, you have to wait for 90 days before picking a new date.

Moreover, after you schedule your visa interview, you can choose to change the appointment to an earlier date if there are available slots. There's a good chance you might find an earlier date, so it's a good idea to keep an eye out.

You can not see the current US visa appointment available dates without completing the DS-160 form and paying the appointment fee. You need to complete the DS-160 form, and pay the MRV fees, and using that receipt number you can move forward to make an appointment for biometrics and an interview.

Note that if you are age:

13 and younger: Generally interview is not required

From 14 to 79: Interview required

80 and older: Generally interview is not required

Briefly, to apply for a U.S. Tourist Visa in India, you need to follow these 6 steps:

Understand your visa type

Complete your DS-160 online application

Pay your visa fee of 12,000 INR (per person)

Schedule your appointment

Attend your interview (in person)

Track your passport

If Approved:  Book return tickets and make travel arrangements to fly to the US.

If Denied:  At the end of the interview, you will receive your passport along with a letter detailing the reasons for the visa refusal. Assess the reasons for denial, consider addressing any issues, and potentially reapply if appropriate.

US Tourist Visa Requirements

For a US tourist visa application from India, there are five main requirements:

A valid original Indian passport

DS-160 confirmation page

MRV fee payment receipt, Appointment confirmation page

Two passport-size photographs. Generally, it's not required since the photograph is taken during biometrics. However, it's good to keep them just in case the service center faces any technical issues.

Other supporting documents depending on the purpose of travel like Identity, address proofs, employment letters, financial proofs (bank statements), marriage certificates, family photographs, etc.

Always keep in mind three things for a successful Tourist Visa to the USA from India:

Clearly state the purpose and duration of your trip.

Show your intention to leave the United States after your visit.

Demonstrate your capability to cover all the costs of your trip.

To successfully obtain a B2 tourist visa, it's important to know why you're going (purpose) and how long you plan to stay (duration). Clearly understand your purpose, whether it's for tourism, to see family, or for medical treatment, and make sure to have enough documents to support your reasons when asked during the interview.

Keep in mind that you can stay in the US for up to six months in one go. Despite this, always express your intention to leave the country once your visit is over (even if you are not completing six months).

Related: B2 visa length of stay

If you're obtaining a US tourist visa for medical treatment:

Get a note from your local doctor explaining your illness and why you need treatment in the United States.

Ask a U.S. doctor or medical place to write a letter saying they can treat you. They should also mention how long the treatment will take and how much it will cost, covering doctor fees, hospital charges, and other medical costs.

If you're obtaining a US tourist visa to visit family or friends:

It's a good idea to have a sponsor letter with you. Although no one might ask you directly, having this letter can support what you say about visiting someone. Here is an example .

If you're obtaining a US tourist visa for tourism or social events:

Know the places you plan to visit, where you'll stay, and how long you'll be at each place. If you have a travel itinerary, it's a good idea to keep it during the B2 visa interview.

Show your ties to India, things that connect you to your home country like your job, family, investments, etc. You can use documents such as lease agreements, utility bills, employment letters, tax returns, bank statements, recent pay slips, marriage certificates, and photos that show immediate family members in your home country. Letters from family members confirming your relationship can also help.

Related: Things to know about the USA

Show proof that you or someone else will pay for your travel, medical bills, and stay in the US. This could be your bank statements, proof of income or savings, or official copies of tax returns from either you or the person/organization covering the trip.

Can I look for a job in the us with a tourist visa?

People with business and tourist visas can now apply for new jobs in the US. You can even go for job interviews with the same visa. However, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) says you must change your visa before you start working.

Can I sponsor my friend to the USA for a B2 visa?

Simply put, you can't apply for a B2 visa for someone else. Each person must apply for their visa, and they need to go to the interview themselves. But, if you're a U.S. citizen or a green card holder, you can help and support a family member or friend who is applying for a tourist visa.

How long does it take for a B2 visa to be approved?

Once you send in the DS-160 form, it usually takes USCIS about 1-2 months to review and process the B-2 visa application.

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Indian techie gets US Green Card after 9-year wait, slams H-1B system

An indian techie got a us green card, which allows permanent residency, after 9 years of wait. he explained how the h-1b visa system was difficult and caused problems for skilled workers. the person deleted the post after the issue "blew up". a million indians are stuck in the green card backlog..

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• An Indian techie got permanent residency after a 9-year wait
• Thousands of Indian engineers and researchers working in the US without Green Cards
• Over 1.2 million Indians waiting for Green Card and backlog will reach 2.1 million by 2030

An Indian-origin techie took to X (formerly Twitter) to share his harrowing experience of obtaining a Green Card after living in the US for over nine years. He highlighted the drawbacks of the H-1B visa system, describing it as "incredibly restrictive". The Indian techie's case is among hundreds of thousands of highly skilled professionals from India who are facing extremely long wait times, potentially decades, to gain permanent residency in the United States.

The techie, who works with an internet giant, explained his Green Card ordeal in a long chain of posts after getting permanent residency status after a wait of 3,505 days.

"After 3505 days in this country [US], I'm finally a "permanent resident". I can travel without constantly having to worry about my visa stamp or my I-94 date or a million other things," the Indian techie wrote on X.

He has now deleted the thread and made his X account private after his post went viral and the issue "blew up".

Despite his long wait, he counted himself as a "fortunate" person. He said he was very fortunate as countless talented engineers and researchers have been working in the US for years without Green Cards.

H-1B VISA SYSTEM IS RESTRICTIVE: INDIAN TECHIE

In his X thread, which he has now deleted, the Indian-origin techie calls the H-1B visa system "restrictive" and explains why he calls it so.

"A H-1B visa is incredibly restrictive. You need a new visa stamp every few years from the US consulate outside the country. If you don't have one, you cannot enter the US. I have never been able to attend a single conference because of this,” he said.

He further listed usual situations that turned out to be problematic for people with H-1B visas.

"I have friends who couldn't travel to say goodbye to their loved ones after they died because they were on a H1-B visa and couldn't get a visa appointment. I cannot overstate how inhumane this is," he added.

Permanent residency in the US has remained a pipe dream for many Indians. To address the issue, multiple bills are being addressed in the Senate and Congress. However, immediate relief seems unlikely.

"There have been multiple bills in the Senate and Congress that attempt to address this, but it has remained a pipe dream. If America hopes to continue attracting the best talent in the world, it should first take a good look at how it treats the talent it already has," the Indian-origin techie wrote on X.

When the Indian techie broke the news that he got the green card, many X users asked him how he obtained permanent residency in just nine years, considering there is typically a decade-long wait.

"People have been asking me how I got it in 9 years if the wait is decades long. I applied under the EB1 category, which is a little bit faster. But that's beside the point. It's inhumane to keep people in a state of limbo for decades regardless of visa category," he said.

The right wing also trolled "asking why he left India".

INDIANS FACE WAIT TIME OF YEARS FOR GREEN CARD

More than a million Indians are stuck in a long queue for US green cards with many professionals waiting for over a decade. Data from the USCIS show over 1.2 million Indians waiting , with significant backlogs in EB-1, EB-2 and EB-3 categories.

These long wait times can cause problems for both individuals and their families, and can also make it harder for the US to attract and keep talented workers, says the National Foundation for American Policy (NFAP) after analysing the USCIS data.

The NFAP analysed USCIS data and found 1,259,443 Indians in the top three employment-based immigration categories as of November 2, 2023.

Indians' longer waits mean they're more likely to have spouses and children, leading to an underestimation of dependents.

New Schengen Visa Rules for Indian Visitors: Key Questions Answered 

Peden Doma Bhutia , Skift

April 23rd, 2024 at 5:39 AM EDT

Destinations value Indian travelers, but lengthy visa processing times lasting months act as significant deterrents. The adoption of these new regulations by European authorities reflects a proactive effort to tackle these concerns, aiming to boost tourism flow.

Peden Doma Bhutia

The European Commission has introduced a new visa “cascade” regime for Indian nationals applying for Schengen visas in India. This regime looks to offer longer-term, multi-entry Schengen visas, based on the applicant’s travel history.

Indian travel agents had been complaining of Schengen visa delays as a major challenge to the summer travel rush from India.

• How does one qualify for the longer duration visas?

The European Commission can issue a two-year multiple-entry visa after a traveler “has obtained and lawfully used two visas within the previous three years.” This demonstrates a positive travel history and compliance with previous visa regulations.

Subsequently, after granting the two-year visa, authorities may issue a five-year visa if the passport has has adequate validity remaining.

• What benefits do holders of these extended visas enjoy?

During the validity period of these visas, holders can enjoy travel rights equivalent to visa-free nationals within the Schengen area, allowing for short stays of up to 90 days within a 180-day period.

• Which countries are part of the Schengen area?

The Schengen area comprises 29 European countries, including 25 European Union member states: Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Estonia, Greece, Spain, France, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Hungary, Malta, Netherlands, Austria, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Slovakia, Finland, and Sweden. Additionally, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland are also part of the Schengen area.

• Are there any restrictions or conditions to these visas?

Schengen visas do not grant the right to work within the Schengen area and are for short stays only. Additionally, the visas are not purpose-bound, providing flexibility for travel within the specified period.

Industry Take

Skift also spoke to players in the Indian outbound travel industry to understand what has changed in the new Schengen visa rules.

• How is this different from the earlier visas that Schengen countries offered? Don’t they already offer multi-entry visas with longer duration to Indians?

Mahendra Vakharia, managing director of Pathfinders Holidays, said there was no standard policy of Schengen states for issuing these long-term visas earlier. Switzerland, France, Netherlands, Italy and Spain usually issued long-term visa, but it was all subjective. “With this new policy it should be a standard rule now,” Vakharia said.

• Travelers mainly complain of longer processing times, has that changed?

Here too, there is no standard processing time as it varies from country to country, according to Vakharia. “France and Spain have been processing visas within four days, and then there’s Croatia, which takes 60 days,” he said.

Processing time will not change as of now, it will take time for the visa rules to be enforced, said an industry source, while highlighting that the visa would be especially useful for corporate travelers.

What Promoted The Move?

Speaking on the possible motivations, Vakharia acknowledged various reasons, including administrative capacity constraints at embassies to cater to the huge inflow of applications.

“As there is an overwhelming demand from Indian travelers, the process of securing visa appointments has posed significant challenges , especially for travelers residing in cities lacking VFS Global centers,” he said.

The European Commission said in an statement that the decision reflects the EU-India Common Agenda on Migration and Mobility, aimed at fostering comprehensive cooperation on migration policy. Facilitating people-to-people contacts is a key aspect of this agenda, acknowledging India’s importance as an EU partner.

The decision also reflects a realization of the strong economic benefits derived through the spending power of Indian tourists. As Vakharia aptly puts it, “Why let go of the Golden Indian Goodie Bag?”

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U.S. Consulate General Mumbai, India - BMB

Please follow these steps to prepare for your immigrant visa interview at the U.S. Consulate in Mumbai, India.

Step 1: Register online and schedule a biometrics appointment

Once you receive your appointment letter, you must register online at www.ustraveldocs.com , select your visa pick-up location, and schedule an appointment for your photograph and fingerprints to be taken at one of our Visa Application Centers in India. 

Registration is free. Click the "Register" button below to register. If you want to cancel or reschedule your appointment you will be able to do so right after you register online. 

IMPORTANT! Failure to schedule and complete your biometrics appointment at a Visa Application Center will result in the cancellation of your consulate visa interview.

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Step 2: Get a medical exam in India

As soon as you receive your appointment date, you must schedule a medical exam in India. Click the “Medical Exam Instructions” button below for the list of approved panel physicians in India. Please schedule and attend a medical exam with one of these physicians before your interview.

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Step 3: Complete your pre-interview checklist

It is important that you bring all required original documents to your interview. We have created a checklist that will tell you what to bring. Please print the checklist below and bring it to your interview along with the listed documents.

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Step 4: Review interview guidelines

Read our interview guidelines to learn about any special actions that you need to take before your visa interview.

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Medical Exam Instructions

Now that you are scheduled for an Immigrant or fiancée visa interview, you must schedule a medical examination with one of the authorized physicians on the List of Approved Panel Physician Sites for India (list is below).  Please schedule your medical examination with any approved panel physician site at least seven days before your immigrant visa appointment.

Please carry the following items for each family member when you attend your medical examination:

• Original appointment letter;
• Four recent photographs;
• All medical records of vaccinations, prior illnesses or treatments. You must discuss your medical history and current conditions, included but not limited to, pregnancy, diabetes, hypertension and other conditions and medications taken, with the physician.
• DS-260 confirmation page

Authorized panel physicians are licensed to practice in India and the examinations they give to visa applicants conform to standards prescribed by the United States Public Health Service. Any attempt by an applicant to influence the panel physician’s medical judgment will reflect unfavorably on the visa application.

When your examination is completed, the doctor will either provide you with exam results in a sealed envelope or send them directly to the U.S. Consulate. IF GIVEN AN ENVELOPE TO CARRY TO YOUR INTERVIEW, DO NOT OPEN THIS ENVELOPE . Instead, bring it to your visa interview. .

Now that you are intending to apply for an Immigrant/K visa, the U.S. Consulate General in Mumbai has authorized the physicians listed below to administer your medical examination. Please make your examination arrangements with any panel physician site on the list at least seven days before your immigrant visa appointment. 

Please carry the following items for each family member: 

• Passport; 
• All medical records of vaccinations, prior illnesses or treatments. You must discuss your medical history and current conditions, including, but not limited to, pregnancy, diabetes, hypertension and other conditions and medications taken, with the physician. 

These physicians are licensed to practice locally and the examinations they give to visa applicants conform to standards prescribed by the United States Public Health Service.  Any attempt by an applicant to influence the panel physician’s medical judgment will reflect unfavorably on the visa application. 

The physician may need four to seven days to prepare the results of your medical examination.  Collect the report from the panel physician and bring it to the Consulate on the day of your visa interview.  List of Approved Panel Physicians sites for India .

The following fees for panel physicians have been authorized by the U.S. Consulate General Mumbai, effective October 1st, 2023.

Physical Examination: Required for all applicants, regardless of age.

Interferon Gamma Release Assay (IGRA) Test: Required for applicants 2-14 years of age.

Chest X-ray (CXR): Required for all adult applicants aged 15 and above, or children who had exposure to TB cases or history of TB disease.

Syphilis Test: Required for applicants 18 to 44 years of age.

Gonorrhea Test: Required for applicants 18 to 24 years of age.

COVID-19 Screening and Vaccination

Panel physicians who conduct medical examinations of immigrant and K visa applicants are required to verify that applicants have met certain vaccination requirements, or that it is medically inappropriate for an applicant to receive one or more of the following vaccinations:

DT/DTP/DTaP, Td, Polio (OPV/IPV), Measles (or MR or MMR), Mumps (or MMR), Rubella (or MR or MMR), Rotavirus, Hib (Haemophilus Influenzae Type B), Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Meningococcal, Varicella, Pneumococcal, Influenza, and COVID-19 (see below).

If you have already received some or all of the required vaccinations, you should bring your vaccination records with you to your medical exam for verification. Panel physicians will determine which of the listed vaccinations are medically appropriate. Only vaccinations verified or administered at the panel physician sites will be accepted.

The cost of required immunizations are subject to prevailing market prices.

COVID-19 Vaccination: Applicants are required to complete the COVID-19 vaccination series for visa issuance. The administered vaccine should be listed for emergency use by the World Health Organization (WHO) or the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) must have licensed or authorized that particular vaccine.  Please be advised that the medical examination report will not be issued until the applicant has completed the COVID-19 vaccination series.

Exemption: Children or young adults who have been advised by National Command Operation Center (NCOC) against receiving the COVID-19 immunization are exempt from this requirement. Applicants for whom the vaccine is contraindicated are required to provide all medical reports supporting the contraindication for their condition.

Please note: Applicants who cannot complete vaccination before their appointment should still plan to attend their scheduled visa interview; however, a visa cannot be issued until the medical exam is completed and forwarded to the Consulate.

List of approved physicians

CHENNAI Apollo Personalized Health Check Block (APHC Block ) 4th floor, Apollo Hospitals (Annex Building), Wallace Garden 1st street, Chennai 600 006 Tel No: 044 4040 1066 https://chennai.apollohospitals.com/health-check/visa-medical-checks/united-states-of-america

DELHI Max Med Centre First Floor, 26A, Ring Road Lajpat Nagar-4 Lajpat Nagar, New Delhi -110024 Tel No: +91 8860444888 Time: Monday through Saturday (except for legal holidays) - 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

GUJARAT (1) Apollo Hospitals Nr. Indira Bridge Dist.: Gandhinagar Ahmedabad – 382428 Tel No: 079-66701800 Time: 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. (Monday to Saturday)

(2) Apollo Clinic Mann Complex Anand Mahal Road, Adajan Surat Tel No: 0261-2790202 / 9879767977

HYDERABAD Center for Migration Medicine A Wing, 2nd floor, 8-2-293/HH/89 Banjara Hills Road #12 Hyderabad Telangana - 500034 Tel No: +91 40 2360 7770 (Prior appointment required) migrationmedicine.com

MUMBAI Rele Clinic 10AA, Gita Building, Pandita Ramabai Road, Gamdevi Mumbai – 400007 Tel No: 022-23613737 / 23613838 releclinic.com

PUNJAB Max MedCentre Plot A-19, Industrial Area Phase VI SAS Nagar, Mohali, Punjab-160055 Tel No: 91-172- 5212000 Time: Monday through Saturday (except for legal holidays) - 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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After the medical exam

When your examination is completed, the doctor will either provide you with exam results in a sealed envelope or send them directly to the U.S. Consulate. IF GIVEN AN ENVELOPE TO CARRY TO YOUR INTERVIEW,  DO NOT OPEN THIS ENVELOPE . Instead, bring it to your visa interview.

Any x-rays will be given to you on a CD-ROM. You DO NOT need to bring the x-rays to your visa interview unless you suffer from tuberculosis. However, you must carry the CD-ROM with you when you travel to the United States for the first time. The medical report must be less than six (6) months old when you enter the United States as an immigrant.

Pre-Interview checklist

Please use the list below to determine the items that every applicant must bring to the immigrant visa interview. 

IMPORTANT! All documents that are not in English must be accompanied by a notarized English translation :

A copy of your NVC interview letter (does not apply to Diversity Visa, fiancé(e), adoptive, or asylee/refugee applicants).

Unexpired passport valid for eight (8) months beyond your intended date of entry to the United States.

Two (2) color photographs of each person applying for a visa (5 cm x 5 cm). Please review our online photo requirements.  You must schedule an appointment to have your photograph and fingerprints captured at one of the five Visa Application Centers in India. Please visit ustraveldocs.com/in for information.

Confirmation page from the Form DS-260 Application for an Immigrant Visa you submitted online at ceac.state.gov/iv.

Your original birth certificate and a photocopy. If you do not have a birth certificate or your birth certificate is missing your name, your date of birth, or the names of your parents, submit the following secondary evidence:

• A notarized affidavit executed by a parent, if living, or another close relative older than you. This affidavit should clearly state the relationship between the relative and you, how well the relative knows you, the date and place of your birth, the names of both your parents, and any other related facts; OR
• School-leaving certificate, matriculation certificate or Certificate of Recognized Board from the school you last attended; OR
• Your baptismal certificate from a church

Medical examination results in a sealed envelope (if the physician gives you these results) .

Original or certified copies of birth certificates for all children of the principal applicant (even if he or she is not accompanying) .

Applicants who fall into any category listed in italics below should bring these additional documents:

For family-based visa applications:

The appropriate Form I-864 Affidavit of Support for each financial sponsor along with: 

• NOTE: The IRS tax transcript is not the same as a tax return;
• NOTE: NVC strongly recommends the submission of tax transcripts since they typically provide the information necessary for an evaluation of completeness of the Affidavit of Support and result in more efficient processing.  
• If you are unable to submit the IRS tax transcript, you may alternatively submit a photocopy of both the sponsor’s (1) most recent U.S. federal income tax return, and (2) all W-2s documenting the income reflected on the federal income tax return.
• If applicable, you must also include an I-864A for each household member contributing income to meet the financial support requirement;
• NOTE!  Incomplete or incorrect Affidavit of Support documentation is the most common cause for delay in visa issuance after the consular interview. Please review instructions from USCIS and prepare your Affidavit of Support documents carefully: Affidavit of Support | USCIS .
• Proof of your U.S. petitioner’s status and domicile in the United States (photocopy of a U.S. passport, naturalization certificate, or lawful permanent resident card).
• Evidence of the relationship between the petitioner and visa applicant (such as photographs, letters, or emails).
• You are older than 16 years;
• The police certificate you submitted to NVC is more than two years old; and
• You still live in the country that issued the police certificate.  

If you are registered with the Foreigner Regional Registration Office (FRRO), obtain a police clearance certificate from them.

If you are a foreigner residing in India but are not registered with the FRRO, obtain a police clearance certificate from your District Police Station.

If you are married :  Your original marriage certificate and a photocopy.

If you were previously married:  Your original divorce or spouse’s death certificate and a photocopy.

• Divorce between Hindus and Christians must be documented by a court order (divorce decree), not a deed of divorce. 
• Divorce between Muslims must be documented by a certificate from the Kazi or head of the Jamaat.

If you have ever been arrested or convicted of a crime: Court and criminal records and a photocopy.

If you have had any U.S. immigration violations: All documents relating to those violations.

If you have served in any country’s military: Military records and a photocopy.

If you are adopted: Adoption papers or custody documents and a photocopy.

If you are the petitioner’s stepchild: The original marriage certificate of the petitioner and your biological parent and a photocopy along with divorce records for any previous marriages of either parent. 

For employment-based visa applications:  Letter from your U.S. employer dated less than one month ago.

Interview Guidelines

Sending documents to the U.S. Consulate General in Mumbai

If your application requires additional documentation, you may submit the documents to any of our 11 document drop-off locations . Do not send documents to the consulate by mail.

If you are requested to personally return to the consulate with additional documents or information, you must schedule a new appointment online at ustraveldocs.com (please select the “Embassy/Consulate Appointments” option).

Rescheduling or cancelling your interview

If you are unable to attend your appointment, please email [email protected] . There may be a significant wait before the next available appointment, so please attempt to attend the date already assigned.

• For some family-based and employment preference visa categories, a visa became available within the month you have been scheduled by NVC.
• DV applicants should be aware that visas are numerically limited and must be issued by September 30 of the program year. There is no guarantee that a visa will still be available on the date of your rescheduled interview. Please carefully consult the Visa Bulletin before you request to reschedule your interview.

Please note: You need to register your original NVC/KCC appointment online before you can reschedule it. Rescheduling is only possible on a date after your assigned appointment.

Security screening procedures

All visitors to the U.S. Consulate in Mumbai must follow certain security procedures. To avoid delaying your entry and that of those in line behind you, please bring only what is required for your interview in an unsealed plastic bag or folder. Mobile phones and most purses/bags are not permitted. We do not provide a facility for storage of any other items.

Accompanying persons

Attorneys are not permitted to accompany clients into the waiting room or to their interview. The following persons may accompany a visa applicant to their interview:

• Special Needs Visitors: Applicants may bring ONE person to help if they are elderly, disabled, or a minor child (under age 18).

Immigrant visa fees

If you have not paid all required fees to either the National Visa Center or via the appointment website, please be prepared to pay these fees on the day of your interview.

Fees may be paid by submitting a rupee bank draft drawn on a national or foreign bank. The bank draft must be issued in the name of “U.S. Consulate General Mumbai” and be payable in Mumbai. Please note that if you are found ineligible to receive a visa, the application fee cannot be refunded. A complete list of fees can be found via  travel.state.gov .

Do not make travel plans outside of India

If your visa is approved, the consulate will keep your passport while we print the visa.

Receiving your passport:

• If you choose to receive your passport through Premium Delivery, you will receive an SMS and email when your passport is dispatched.
• If you choose to retrieve your passport from a pick-up location, you will receive an SMS and email when your passport is ready to be collected. You must bring an original government-issued photo ID and a photocopy of the ID to collect your visa at the pick-up location you selected online at ustraveldocs.com  (see Step 1 ).

After Your Visa Interview

A consular officer can make a decision on a visa application only after reviewing the formal application and interviewing the applicant. There is no guarantee that you will receive a visa. Do not sell your house, car or property, resign from your job or make non-refundable flight or other travel arrangements until you have received your immigrant visa.

If more information is needed

Sometimes a consular officer is unable to make a decision on a visa application because they need to review additional documents or the case requires further administrative processing. When additional documents are requested, the consular officer will give you a refusal letter that asks you to submit additional documents or take certain actions. The letter will include instructions on how to send those documents to the consulate.

Administrative processing takes additional time after the interview. Most administrative processing is resolved within 60 days. However, the timing varies based on the circumstances of each case. Before inquiring about the status of administrative processing, please wait at least 60 days after your interview.

What happens after visa approval

Passport, Visa, and Sealed Immigrant Packet – We will print your immigrant visa on a page in your passport. Please review your visa to make sure there are no spelling errors.

• In some cases, we will also give you a sealed envelope containing documents that you must give to U.S. immigration authorities when you arrive in the United States for the first time. Do not open this envelope. You must carry it with you; do not put it in your checked luggage. If you receive X-rays during your medical examination, carry those with you and give them to the U.S. immigration authorities.

USCIS Immigrant Fee – All individuals who are issued immigrant visas overseas must pay an Immigrant Fee to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) prior to traveling to the United States. This fee is for processing your residency status and printing your Permanent Resident Card. The only people exempt from paying this fee are: children entering the United States under the Hague Process, returning residents, and people traveling on a K visa.

When You Should Travel – You must enter the United States before the expiration date on your visa, which is usually six months from the date of printing. Your visa cannot be extended and all fees are nonrefundable. The principal applicant must enter before or at the same time as other family members with visas. Unless they are eligible for benefits under the Child Status Protection Act, children who are issued a visa before turning 21 years of age must enter the United States before their 21st birthday to avoid losing their immigrant status.

Getting a Green Card – Your Form I-551 Permanent Resident Card, also known as a green card, will be automatically mailed to the address in the United States that you write in your visa application form. This is a very important document that proves you have permission to reside in the United States. If you plan to travel outside the U.S. before your green card arrives: Please consult USCIS’s and CBP’s websites for rules about what documents you need to re-enter the country. We also recommend you check with the airline to ensure you are in compliance with their rules. Once your card is issued, you should not stay outside of the United States for more than one year. If you do, you will lose your status as a Lawful Permanent Resident.

Children’s Issues – In the United States, children are required to have certain vaccinations before they can enroll in school. We recommend that you bring your child’s complete vaccination records with you to the United States. If your child is adopted, you have full custody because of a divorce, or you share custody with another parent, you should bring a copy of all applicable adoption or custody papers from the authoritative court in your home country. You will need these papers (translated into English) for issues such as school enrollment, medical care, and eventual citizenship.

Information for New Immigrants – Please visit the USCIS web page for helpful information on moving to the United States. You can read their publication “Welcome to the United States: A Guide for New Immigrants” online.

Diversity Visa Applicants - Additional Information

If you are interviewing for a Diversity Visa (DV), all the above instructions apply to you. Please schedule and attend a medical examination prior to your visa interview; enroll in the required courier service; and gather the required documents.

Below are additional instructions that apply only to DV applicants.

Bring to your interview

In addition to the documents listed on the Pre-Interview Checklist in this package, DV applicants should also bring the following items to your visa interview:

• Appointment information printed from the “Entrant Status Check” on the E-DV website.
• Documents showing that you have either a qualifying high school education OR two (2) years of qualifying work experience in the five (5) years immediately prior to application (for the principal applicant only; more information is available via  travel.state.gov ).
• Payment in cash of the $330 Diversity Visa Application Fee for each visa applicant.

Review your DV Lottery entry

Prior to your visa interview, we recommend that you review the data on your initial E-DV entry. On your initial E-DV application, you must have correctly entered your marital status. If you are legally married you must have listed your spouse, even if you are currently separated from him/her (unless your spouse is a U.S. citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident).

Additionally, you must have listed ALL of your living children who are unmarried and under 21 years old. This includes your natural children, your spouse’s children, or children you have formally adopted in accordance with the laws of your country.

Failure to have listed an existing spouse or children at the time of your entry in the Diversity Visa lottery will result in the denial of your visa and visas for your family. Any fees paid to the U.S. government in support of your visa application(s) are nonrefundable. If you failed to include a child who had already been born, or a spouse to whom you were married when you entered the lottery, you should not proceed with the visa application. You can review the eligibility requirements online .

Last Update: 9/29/2023

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