If you or someone in your family is planning a trip to the US, then this might come handy! The United States Department of State has released its latest Global Visa Wait Times data, revealing that B1/B2 visa interview appointments in major Indian metro cities can take up to 9.5 months. Here’s more about this.
What Is The Average US Visa Interview Wait Time Across India?
According to NDTV, the ‘average wait time’ for a US visa shows how long applicants waited between paying the visa fee and attending their interview during the previous reporting period. It’s important to note that this is only a historical average, not a fixed or guaranteed timeline.
The actual wait can change based on appointment cancellations, extra slots released by the consulate, staffing levels, and seasonal demand. As per the latest update on the Global Visa Wait Times page by the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Consular Affairs, revised on February 13, 2026, the average wait time for B1/B2 (visitor) visa interview appointments in major Indian cities can go up to 9.5 months.
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As per the latest report, Mumbai has the longest average wait time for a US visa in India at 9.5 months. On the other hand, Chennai currently has the shortest wait time at just 1.5 months, making it the quickest option in the country. Meanwhile, in Delhi, it can take up to 6.5 months for visa applicants to get an interview appointment. As for Hyderabad, another one of the major metro cities, it can take almost 7.5 months. Kolkata offers the second shortest wait time of about 2.5 months. The wait time for a US visa interview has seen a major fluctuation as the US consulates in India are working to clear pandemic-era backlogs.
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If you’ve recently applied for a US visa, how long did it take you to secure an appointment? Let us know in the comments!
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