The Visa Desk · for Indian passports
United States visa.
The honest, current version: what it costs, what they ask for, and how long it really takes. Checked June 2026.
Tourist
What it isB-2 visitor visa, DS-160 online + in person interview at the US Consulate (not VFS)
FeesUS$185 (MRV fee)
TakesInterview wait varies (weeks to months), plan early
ValidityUsually 10-yr multiple entry; stay up to ~6 months per entry (set by CBP)
Apply viaustraveldocs.com (India), VAC biometrics + consulate interview
Good to knowStrong ties to India + funds; B-2=tourism, B-1=business. Interview required.
The document checklist
- Passport, valid 6+ months
- DS-160 confirmation page
- 1 photo (US spec, 2x2 inch / 51mm)
- MRV fee payment receipt
- Interview appointment confirmation
- Bank statements, last 6 months
- ITR (last 2 to 3 years)
- Employment letter / business proof
- Travel itinerary & hotel (supporting)
- Proof of ties to India (property, family)
Business
What it isB-2 visitor visa, DS-160 online + in person interview at the US Consulate (not VFS)
FeesUS$185 (MRV fee)
TakesInterview wait varies (weeks to months), plan early
ValidityUsually 10-yr multiple entry; stay up to ~6 months per entry (set by CBP)
Apply viaustraveldocs.com (India), VAC biometrics + consulate interview
Good to knowBusiness visit, Strong ties to India + funds; B-2=tourism, B-1=business. Interview required.
We do this end to end
Forms, appointment, the exact photo spec, a personal document checklist in your travel wallet, and a human who has filed this exact visa before. You pack, we paper.
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Sources: travel.state.govustraveldocs.com