B1/B2 Tourist & Business Visa
The B1/B2 is the standard US non-immigrant visa allowing temporary entry for tourism (B2) or business (B1). It requires an in-person consular interview at the US Embassy in New Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Chennai, or Kolkata. Despite its reputation as one of the more difficult visas, strong financial documentation, clear travel purpose, and demonstrating strong ties to India result in approval. Validity can be up to 10 years with multiple entries.
Fill the DS-160 non-immigrant visa application online at ceac.state.gov. Be extremely accurate — errors cause delays or rejection. Save and print the confirmation barcode page.
Pay the $185 MRV (Machine-Readable Visa) fee. In India, pay at designated Axis Bank branches using the unique profile number. Payment is non-refundable.
Book appointment at ustraveldocs.com. Choose from New Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Chennai, or Kolkata consulates. Interview wait times vary from 1 week to 3+ months.
Organize all documents in the exact order requested. Practice answering interview questions clearly and confidently. Focus on demonstrating strong ties to India.
Arrive 15 minutes early. Bring all documents. Interview is typically 2–5 minutes. The officer may ask about purpose, finances, employment, and ties to India.
If approved, passport returned with visa stamp within 3–7 business days. If refused, you will receive the refusal reason. Most first-time refusals under Section 214(b) can be challenged with stronger documentation.
Typically 2–5 minutes. The officer reviews your documents and asks basic questions about your travel purpose, employment, and ties to India.
Yes, but you must have significant new evidence. Applying with the same documents leads to another refusal. Our consultants analyze refusal reasons and build a stronger case.
As a general guideline, show at least ₹3–5 lakhs per person per month of planned travel, with a consistent balance over 6 months. Contact us for a detailed assessment.
Children under 14 and adults over 79 are generally exempt from the interview requirement, subject to the consul's discretion.
Section 214(b) means the officer was not convinced you will return to India. It's the most common refusal reason and can be overcome with stronger proof of ties to India.
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Visa rules and fees can change without notice. Always verify with the official embassy website before applying. Last updated: March 2025.
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