Processing Time
5-15 Days
Standard processing
Visa Fee
$160
Approximate cost
Validity
10 Years
Duration of visa
Stay Duration
180 Days
Maximum permitted stay
Eligibility & Requirements
Who Needs a Visa
- Indian citizens require visa for USA
- B-2 tourist visa for leisure
- One of most sought visas
- Multiple entries allowed
Required Documents
- Valid passport with 6+ months validity
- Completed DS-160 form
- Visa photo (5x5 cm)
- Appointment confirmation
- Bank statements showing funds
- Hotel booking confirmation
- Employment letter from employer
- Travel itinerary
Visa Processing
- Apply online via US State Department website
- Attend consular interview at US Embassy
- Processing: 5-15 working days
- Biometric data collection
- Interview with visa officer required
Important Notes
- USA is expensive but iconic destination
- New York, Los Angeles most visited
- Visa valid 10 years but single entry
- Tourist can stay up to 180 days
- Cannot work on B-2 visa
- Very popular and sought visa
Embassy & Consulates
- US Embassy, New Delhi: Shantapath, Chanakyapuri
- Website: https://in.usembassy.gov
- Visa Services: 1-888-200-3111
- Consulates in Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore
Travel Tips
- Book appointment 3 months ahead
- Interview crucial for visa approval
- Be prepared with strong ties to India
- Have return flight confirmed
- USD currency
- Year-round destination
