United States visa requirements checker for Indians
Check the current United States visa route, entry type and travel requirements for Indian passport holders travelling for tourism. Verified values are shown where available.
USA visa requirements for Indian passport holders
- Visa route for Indian passport holders
- B-1/B-2 Visitor Visa
- Entry type
- Visitor visa
- Government fee
- US$185 non-refundable nonimmigrant visa application fee for a B visitor visa; any nationality-specific issuance fee is separate
- Processing time
- The U.S. State Department does not publish a fixed processing time after the visa interview. Some applications need further administrative processing after the interview; its length varies with each case, and the official estimates do not include administrative processing or the time to return your passport. The interview appointment wait time is a separate estimate that varies by consulate, season and visa type - check travel.state.gov wait times before you apply.
- Maximum stay
- Usually up to 6 months per visit, set by the U.S. border officer (CBP) on your I-94 record; B-2 admission is for not more than one year
- Visa validity
- Up to 10 years (120 months) for Indian citizens. The consular officer decides the actual validity.
- Passport validity required
- 6 months
- How you apply
- Hybrid via Embassy
Source: U.S. Department of State — Visitor Visa · Last verified 2026-10-26. Entry rules can change at short notice, so check the official source before you book non-refundable travel.
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