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Last Updated:January 16, 2026, 15:41 IST
Student visas (F, M and J) move much faster in Delhi, with interviews available in about one month, making it the quickest city for student visa appointments.
New Delhi faces longest delays and Mumbai offers the quickest access for certain visas.
US visa interview wait times for Indian applicants continue to vary sharply across cities and visa categories, with New Delhi facing the longest delays and Mumbai offering the quickest access for certain visas, according to the latest data released by the United States Department of State.
The global visa wait time data, updated on January 14, 2026, lists both average waiting periods and the estimated date of the next available interview appointment.
What Is Waiting Time In New Delhi?
New Delhi currently shows the longest delays for visitor visas (B1/B2). While the average wait time is around two months, applicants may have to wait up to eight months for the next available interview slot. Student visas (F, M and J) move much faster in the capital, with interviews available in about one month, making it the quickest city for student visa appointments. Availability for employment-based visas has not been listed, indicating limited or irregular scheduling.
What Is Waiting Time In Mumbai?
Mumbai presents a mixed picture. For visitor visas, the average wait time is about 2.5 months, but the next available interview appointment is nearly seven months away. Student visa applicants face a wait of around three months. However, Mumbai currently has the shortest wait time for employment-based visas (H, L, O, P and Q), with interview slots available in roughly one month.
What Is Waiting Time In Hyderabad?
Hyderabad remains one of the relatively faster cities for visitor visas, with an average wait time of about 2.5 months and the next available appointment in around four months. Student visa interviews are available in about two months, while employment-based visa applicants may have to wait roughly 2.5 months.
What Is Waiting Time In Kolkata?
Kolkata shows timelines similar to Hyderabad. Visitor visa applicants face an average wait of around 2.5 months, with the next available interview slot in approximately four months. Student visa appointments are available in about two months, making Kolkata one of the quicker cities for education-related travel.
What Is Waiting Time In Chennai?
Chennai reports one of the shortest average wait times for visitor visas at around 1.5 months. However, the estimated date for the next available interview appointment has not been listed, making exact planning uncertain.
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January 16, 2026, 15:40 IST
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