USA Visa for Indians: Types, Official Portal & Documents (2026)

Ways to enter USA

• Embassy visa

  B1/B2 visitor visa

  DS-160 online form, fee payment, biometrics and an in-person interview in most cases.

  Official page(official site, opens in a new tab)

Typical documents

Commonly requested items. The official checklist for your visa category always takes priority.

• Passport valid at least 6 months beyond stay
• DS-160 confirmation page
• Fee payment receipt and appointment letter
• Photo meeting US requirements
• Evidence of ties to India: employment, income, family, property
• Travel plans (not required to be booked)

15 listed providers file USA tourist applications for Indian passports. Totals below are illustrative sample figures (service + estimated government fee), not quotes. You can also apply yourself on the official portal above.

• Natvisa17–45 days · sample₹21,580sample total
• Visa2Fly16–43 days · sample₹22,410sample total
• VisaHQ15–41 days · sample₹23,240sample total
• Atlys12–31 days · sample₹23,240sample total
• Sherpa15–41 days · sample₹23,660sample total
• VFS Global24–62 days · sample₹24,070sample total

Tips before you apply

• Check current interview wait times for each Indian city before planning.
• Answer interview questions briefly and honestly; consistency with your DS-160 matters.
• Apply in your country of nationality or residence, as current State Department guidance asks.
• Do not buy non-refundable tickets until the visa is printed in your passport.

USA visa FAQ for Indians