Visa Types
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Book an Appointment
To obtain a U.S. visa, applicants are mandated to attend a personal appointment at both the Visa Application Center (VAC) and the U.S. Embassy or Consulate for the visa interview. It is necessary to schedule the VAC appointment at least one day prior to the interview appointment date. Applicants can schedule both appointments either online via our websiteย below –
or by contacting customer care –
Supporting Documents
Please find below the information and documents required to schedule your nonimmigrant visa appointment:
- A passport valid for travel to the United States with a validity date of at least six months beyond your intended period of stay in the United States (unlessย country-specific agreementsย provide exemptions). If more than one person is included in your passport, each person desiring a visa must submit an application.
- Your visa application (MRV) fee payment receipt.
- Your DS-160 confirmation page.
- Your e-mail address.
- If applicable, required documents are based on visa class (such as a petition approval for petition-based visas; more information about visa types and information about each can be found on theย Department of Stateโs website).
Restrictions to Changing Appointments
Reschedule limit applies, after the limit is reached you can attend or cancel, Cancelling invalidates the fee and restricts the next scheduling for 120 days. Reschedule at least 2 business days before 4:30 p.m. local time to avoid being marked as a โno-showโ.
Visas for Applicants Under Age 14 or Age 80 and Over
Applicants under age 14 or 80 and over from the submission date are not required to appear for a nonimmigrant visa interview at any Embassy/Consulate in India. Such applicants may submit their visa applications through the Interview Waiver.
More information is foundย here.
Hours of Operations at the Visa Application Center
Biometrics Appointment – 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Monday to Friday
1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Sunday
Submission of Interview Waiver
visa application/ 221(g) application
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Monday to Friday
Passport Collection
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Monday to Friday
1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Sunday