US Visa Wait Times Vary by City: Delhi Longest, Chennai Shortest
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CNBC Awaaz•16-01-2026, 17:00
US Visa Wait Times Vary by City: Delhi Longest, Chennai Shortest
- •US Department of State released visa wait time data on January 14, 2025, showing significant variations across Indian cities for Non-immigrant Visa interview appointments.
- •Delhi has the longest wait time for Tourist/Business Visas (B1/B2) at 7-8 months, with general non-immigrant visa appointments taking about 2 months.
- •Mumbai's wait time is around 2.5 months, but Employment Visas (H, L, O) can be processed in 1 month, and student visas also have shorter waits.
- •Hyderabad and Kolkata have similar wait times of 2-2.5 months for general appointments, offering better options for tourist visas.
- •Chennai boasts the shortest average wait time at approximately 1.5 months, though full details are not available.
Why It Matters: US visa wait times in India vary significantly by city and visa category, with Delhi having the longest waits.
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