United States Visa for Indians – B1/B2 Tourist Visa
Indian citizens travelling to United States for tourism, family visits or business need a B1/B2 Tourist Visa. The application is submitted through the embassy / visa application centre and usually requires biometrics.
- Processing time: Appointment-dependent; several weeks typical, varies by consulate. Approval usually 3–5 working days after interview.
- Validity: Usually up to 10 years, multiple entry
- Stay: Up to 6 months per visit (decided at port of entry)
United States visa types for Indians
- B1/B2 – Business & tourist visa: Tourism, visiting family, medical treatment and business meetings — the most common US visa (Up to 6 months per visit)
- B-1 – Business visitor visa: Business meetings, conferences, contract negotiations (no paid work in the US) (Up to 6 months per visit)
- B-2 – Tourist visa: Holidays, visiting relatives, medical treatment (Up to 6 months per visit)
- F-1 – Student visa: Full-time study at a US university, college or language school (Duration of the course)
- M-1 – Vocational student visa: Non-academic or vocational training programmes (Duration of the course)
- J-1 – Exchange visitor visa: Internships, research scholars, exchange and training programmes (Duration of the programme)
- H-1B – Specialty occupation work visa: Professional jobs with a US employer (IT, engineering, healthcare…) (Up to 3 years, extendable to 6)
- L-1 – Intra-company transfer visa: Managers and specialists moving to a US branch of their employer (Up to 7 years (L-1A))
- O-1 – Extraordinary ability visa: Top professionals in science, arts, business, sports or films (Up to 3 years)
- C1/D – Transit & crew visa: Transit through the US, or airline / ship crew (Up to 29 days)
How to apply for a United States visa from India
- Free consultation – Our visa expert checks your profile, travel history and purpose, and tells you your realistic chances before you spend anything.
- Document checklist & review – You get a personalised checklist. We review every document, draft your cover letter and fix gaps that commonly lead to refusals.
- Application form filing – We fill your online application form accurately and share it with you for final confirmation.
- Fee payment & appointment – Government / VFS fee is paid and we book the earliest biometrics / interview slot, tracking cancellations for earlier dates.
- Biometrics / interview – You attend the visa centre or embassy. For interview countries you get mock interviews and a question bank first.
- Tracking & passport delivery – We track your application daily and inform you the moment your passport is ready for collection or courier.
United States visa documents checklist
Everyone
- DS-160 confirmation page (with barcode)
- Interview appointment letter and visa fee (MRV) payment receipt
- Passport valid 6+ months beyond your stay, plus all old passports
- Photo 2×2 inch (51×51 mm), white background, no glasses
- Bank statements for the last 6 months, and fixed deposits / property papers if any
- Income Tax Returns (ITR) for the last 3 years
- Proof of ties to India — family, property, job or business
- Copies of previous US and other foreign visas
If you are employed
- Employment letter on company letterhead — designation, salary, joining date and approved leave dates
- Salary slips for the last 3 months
- Form 16 for the last 2 years
- Company ID card
If you are self-employed or own a business
- Business registration — GST certificate, Udyam, shop & establishment licence or partnership deed
- Business bank statements for the last 6 months
- Business ITR / audited balance sheet for the last 2 years
- Visiting card or letterhead of the business
Students
- Bonafide certificate and leave letter (NOC) from the school / college
- Student ID card
- Parents' bank statements and ITR + parents' consent letter (they pay for the trip)
Retired
- Pension slips or pension bank statement for the last 6 months
- Proof of retirement (retirement letter / PPO)
Homemakers
- Spouse's job or business documents, bank statements and ITR
- Marriage certificate (or another proof of relationship)
- Spouse's consent / sponsorship letter
Children under 18
- Birth certificate
- Copies of both parents' passports
- Consent letter (NOC) from both parents, notarised — if the child travels with one parent or without parents
- School leave letter / bonafide certificate
If someone else pays, or you visit family / friends
- Sponsor's letter + sponsor's bank statements (6 months) and ITR
- Proof of relationship with the sponsor
- Invitation letter from the host + copy of the host's passport and visa / residence status
- USA: no invitation letter is required, but it helps — carry the host's status proof (green card / visa / passport)
- Note: the officer may not ask for all papers — carry originals, arranged in a folder
United States visa fees
- Visa application (MRV) fee – USD 185: ₹18,130
- Visa Filing: ₹24,029 total (government fee + service fee + GST)
- Filing + Appointment: ₹38,779 total (government fee + service fee + GST)
- Premium + Interview Prep: ₹40,549 total (government fee + service fee + GST)
United States visa interview questions
- What is the purpose of your trip?
- Who is sponsoring your travel?
- What do you do for a living and how much do you earn?
- Do you have relatives in this country?
- Have you travelled abroad before?
- When will you return and why?
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