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United States visa for Indians

Sticker visa · Valid 10 years · Decision in 3–12 working days after interview · B1/B2, F-1 student and H-1B sponsorship

Sticker visa · consulate interview

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United States visa: quick answers

Full verified answer for India passport holdersChoose your passport

Do Indians need a visa for United States?: Yes. With an India passport you need a visa for United States before you travel. B-1/B-2 visitor visa: DS-160, MRV fee and an in-person interview at the embassy or consulate; ESTA is not open to Indian passports. You file online, then attend an interview at the consulate where fingerprints and a photo are taken.
How much does a United States visa cost?: From ₹19,827 per traveller all-in: ₹17,544 government fee plus ₹2,283 Vistolane filing fee. Premium ₹20,968, Business ₹22,110.
How long does a United States visa take?: 3–12 working days after interview (about 12 days from the interview); travel.state.gov publishes 3–10 working days after interview. Vistolane shows the document deadline and appointment date before you pay; the decision itself is the authority's.

United States · Consulate visa in 3–12 working days after interview

Prepared at home, one appointment in person

Your file prepared and the earliest appointment requested; you attend once

Apply now Sticker · Valid 10 years · Multiple entry · Decision in 3–12 working days after interview

United States · Consulate visa in 3–12 working days after interview

Step 1

What are you travelling to United States for?

Tourist and student files stay in-house. Everything else goes to a partner we have vetted.

What you pay, and when you get it

Vistolane fee shown up front; the visa fee is paid to the authority at the appointment

The visa process

Apply, attend your appointment, track the decision.

1
Apply on Vistolane
Upload your passport; a specialist builds the file to the consulate's checklist and fixes gaps before anything is booked.
2
Appointment booked for you
We find and book the earliest slot that fits your dates. The booking date is what we guarantee.
3
Attend in person
Biometrics, photo and submission at the centre; the visa fee and any centre charge are paid there.
4
Consulate processing
We track the file and answer any request from the consulate.
5
Decision received
Approved or refused is the consulate's call. If refused, we decode the letter within 24 hours.
6
Collect your passport
From the centre or by courier to your door, with the visa if approved.

File not ready and slot not requested on time? No charge.

We guarantee our own deadline, never the authority's decision. Miss ours and you are refunded in full.

How the guarantee works

Appointment requested by Wed 11 Nov

Tourist visa · Consulate visaChange

Stay

Up to 6 months per visit

Validity

10 years

Entry

Multiple

Passport by prepaid tracked courier, insured to ₹1.9 lakh, hand-carried to the consulate. One 15-minute biometrics visit near you.

Documents by: Fri 6 Nov
Slot requested by: Wed 11 Nov
After interview: 3–12 wd

Slot requested on time, or your fee is refunded in full.

Service level

Government fee₹17,544

₹3,424

Total₹20,968

Start my application

Pay now · refunded in full if we can't file on time.

Consular interview slots are typically 6–12 months out, varying by city and season. Availability is the centre's and is never guaranteed; the window above counts from your interview.

Every service level promises the same window, the authority's published figure (3–10 working days after interview) plus a 2-working-day safety buffer on the latest date; higher levels only file sooner. Official source: travel.state.gov, checked Oct 2026. Visas are a government-led process: we guarantee filing on time once all your documents are in; appointment availability and government processing times are outside our control.

Ask the team about this visaDocuments, dates, price: a specialist answers on WhatsApp. Typically replies within an hour

Your visa, with one visit instead of several

Where the time, effort and money go.

With Vistolane

Submit your documents on Vistolane; a specialist builds the file
We request the earliest appointment the centre releases that fits your dates
You attend once: biometrics, submission and the fee at the counter
We track the decision and arrange passport collection

One visit. We watch for the earliest slot so you don't have to.

On your own

1.Work out the consulate's checklist yourself
2.Refresh the booking site for a slot
3.Assemble and print the file
4.Attend the appointment
5.Chase the consulate for updates
6.Collect the passport

Weeks of slot hunting and a file you assemble alone.

Learn from refusals

Refusal stories · learn from them

Four ways applicants get refused, and what to do instead

Bank statement showed a sudden deposit

Schengen tourist visa · pattern seen in refusal letters

An uncle transferred ₹3 lakh a week before applying so the balance 'looked better'. The officer read it as borrowed funds and refused. What to do instead: show 3 to 6 months of steady balance and explain any large credit with a source letter.

Applied on the wrong purpose

UK visitor visa · pattern seen in refusal letters

The applicant was going to a 3-week training paid by the employer but applied as a plain tourist. Refused for misrepresentation. What to do instead: pick the purpose that matches your invitation letter, even if the fee is higher.

Hotel booking cancelled before decision

Japan e-visa · pattern seen in refusal letters

The applicant booked a refundable hotel, then cancelled it to save money before the decision. The embassy re-checked and refused. What to do instead: keep every booking live until the visa is in your hand.

Ignored the interview prep

US B1/B2 · pattern seen in refusal letters

Fluent and well documented, but the applicant answered 'to visit friends' when the DS-160 said tourism. Refused under 214(b). What to do instead: your answers must match the form; practise once with our mock interview tool.

Already refused elsewhere? Applying with us starts with a specialist reading the refusal letter and rebuilding the file around it.

Frequently asked questions

Do Indian passport holders need a visa for United States?

Yes. United States issues a sticker valid for 10 years. The US combines the B1/B2 visitor visa, the F-1 student route and employer-sponsored H-1B, each with its own interview and petition process.

When should I apply?

Allow 3–12 working days after interview for the decision plus time to secure an appointment slot. Apply as soon as travel dates are firm.

Why was my visa rejected?

Common reasons are incomplete or inconsistent documents, weak proof of ties to home and insufficient financial evidence.

Is my data secure?

Your documents are encrypted in transit and at rest and are only visible to the specialist working your file. We never sell data.

Do I have to appear in person?

Yes, once: biometrics, photo and submission at the visa application centre. Vistolane prepares the file and books the slot.

Who pays the visa fee?

The visa fee is paid to the authority when the application is lodged.

Is a multiple-entry visa guaranteed?

No. Entries and validity are decided by the consulate based on your travel history; we show them as the consulate's decision.

How we reviewed this page

Fees, windows and rules on this page come from official government sources and are re-checked when the authority publishes changes.

1 traveller · Premium · appointment requested by 2 Dec 2026

Total ₹20,968

Vistolane fee back if we don't have your file ready and the slot requested on time · government fees never refundableApply now

About the United States Sticker visa

The US combines the B1/B2 visitor visa, the F-1 student route and employer-sponsored H-1B, each with its own interview and petition process.

United States requires an embassy or consulate process. After the online form and fee, you book an interview (with fingerprints and a photo taken on the day); the officer decides at or shortly after the interview and the passport is returned with the visa a few days later.

Fees. The United States government fee is ₹17,544, and the Vistolane filing fee is ₹2,283: ₹19,827 per traveller with nothing added later. The government fee is paid to the authority when your appointment is booked. travel.state.gov publishes a processing time of 3–10 working days after interview (verified 2026-10-29). Vistolane commits to a slot-request date before you pay and shows the expected decision window on the price card above; the decision itself is the authority's.

Validity and stay. The United States Sticker visa is valid 10 years and allows a stay of up to 6 months per visit; entries: multiple. Routes covered on this page: B1/B2 Visitor, F-1 Student, H-1B Sponsorship, L-1 Transfer.

Proof of funds for United States, by visa category

Indicative minimums in your currency. Consulates read three to six months of statements and compare the balance with your itinerary, tuition or salary.

Tourist / visitor	₹2.85 lakh
Student	₹47.42 lakh
Work / sponsored	₹2.37 lakh
Family / partner	₹24.66 lakh
Business / investor	₹7.59 crore
Permanent residence	₹2.85 lakh

Refusals. The most common United States refusal reasons are inconsistent bank statements, weak evidence of ties or purpose of travel, and form errors that contradict the passport. Every document you upload to Vistolane is checked against the United States checklist before your appointment, and the mock interview tool covers the questions officers ask at the consulate.

Not sure which route fits? Run the free United States eligibility check, compare visa types, browse licensed consultants for United States, or read the full United States visa guide with a day-by-day timeline and refusal cases.

United States visa questions, answered

Do Indians need a visa for United States?

Yes. With an India passport you need a consulate visa for United States for b1/b2 visitor, f-1 student, h-1b sponsorship travel. You file online, then attend an interview at the consulate where fingerprints and a photo are taken.

How much does a United States visa cost?

From ₹19,827 per traveller all-in: ₹17,544 government fee plus ₹2,283 Vistolane filing fee. Premium ₹20,968, Business ₹22,110.

How long does a United States visa take?

3–12 working days after interview (about 12 days from the interview); travel.state.gov publishes 3–10 working days after interview. Vistolane shows the document deadline and appointment date before you pay; the decision itself is the authority's.

What documents do I need for a United States visa?

A passport valid for the full stay, a recent photo, the completed form, flight and accommodation bookings, three to six months of bank statements and proof of ties such as an employment letter. Students add the admission letter and tuition evidence; workers add the sponsor's offer. The United States checklist on this page is the one Vistolane files with.

How much bank balance do I need for a United States visa?

About ₹2.85 lakh for a tourist visit, rising to ₹7.59 crore for the most demanding route, held steadily over three to six months rather than deposited last week.

Can I apply for the United States visa online, or is it visa on arrival?

The form is filed online, but United States does not issue this visa on arrival; an interview at the consulate is part of the process.

How long can I stay in United States on this visa?

Up to 6 months per visit, multiple entry, valid 10 years. Overstaying affects every future application, so count days from the entry stamp.

Is an interview or biometrics required for United States?

Yes. United States decides most applications at an in-person interview with fingerprints and a photo; Vistolane's mock interview covers the questions officers ask.