Following is the US visa application and US visa stamping process for applying for a US visa from India. Depending on the purpose of your trip, a specific type of visa could be applicable to your case, e.g. visitor visa application, or business visa application, or H1B visa application, etc.
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Step 1. Photograph | Step 2. Application | Step 3. Visa Fee | Step 4. Appointment | Step 5. Visa Fingerprinting / Biometrics | Step 6. Visa Interview |
![]() | Step 1. Get a digital photograph of each applicantA digital photograph is required for while applying for a US visa. The photograph must meet certain criteria. A good photographer or studio can get this picture if you mention photograph needed for US visa purpose. The digital photograph must meet the following requirements:
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![]() | Step 2. Complete US visa application form DS160Visitor visa application (form DS160) must be completed online, over the internet. You can complete the application here. After successfully completing the application, you will receive a confirmation with a 10-digit barcode. Take a printout of this page. This will be needed for setting up your visa interview appointment. See details on how to fill US visa application form DS160. |
![]() | Step 3. Pay the US visa application feeThe fee can be paid either electronically as a bank transfer or in cash at designated CitiBank or Axis bank branches throughout the India. In order to ensure the proper amount is paid and activated in a timely manner, first create a profile at US visa Service website and choose the Schedule Appointment option. On the payment confirmation screen you will be presented with payment options and further details of how to initiate payment. The fee is good for a year from the date of payment. You must take an appointment within a year for your visa interview. Read the complete visa fee details. |
![]() | Step 4. Take appointment for visa interviewTake online visa appointment at official website for US visa appointment.(www.ustraveldocs.com/in). See complete details of taking an appointment for US visa interview. |
![]() | Step 5. US Visa Fingerprinting at Visa Application Center (VAC)After taking appointment with the consulate or embassy for personal interview, schedule the fingerprinting appointment at least a day or two before the interview at the consulate. Earlier, the fingerprints were taken during the personal interview. But under the new rules you are required to give the Biometrics information at the VAC appointment. This measure has been introduced to reduce congestion at the US consular facilities and to speed up the applicant processing. Schedule the visa interview appointment at the Consulate or Embassy prior to the VAC appointment.See complete details for US visa fingerprinting process. |
![]() | Step 6. Go for visa interview at designated US consulateOn the day and time of your appointment for interview, go to the consulate where your interview is scheduled. Carry all mandatory and supporting documents and originals. Carry the following to your interview:
See complete details of the US visa interview process. |