US Visa Interview Wait Times Vary by City

Getting a US visa in India can take different amounts of time depending on where you live and what kind of visa you need.

In New Delhi, visitor visas take the longest, up to eight months, but student visas are quicker, taking about one month.

In Mumbai, visitor visas take about 2.5 months on average, but the next available appointment is nearly seven months away.

Student visas in Mumbai take around three months, but employment visas are the quickest, taking only about one month.

Hyderabad and Kolkata have similar wait times, with visitor visas taking around 2.5 months and student visas around two months.

Chennai has one of the shortest wait times for visitor visas at around 1.5 months, but the exact next appointment date isn't listed.