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INDIAN TRAVELLER GUIDE · VERIFIED 25 SEP 2026

United States

Tourism generally uses the B-2 or combined B-1/B-2 visitor visa. The process includes Form DS-160, the application fee and usually a consular interview unless an exception applies.

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Current routeB-1/B-2 visitor visa process

The visa validity is not the same as the period of stay; US border authorities determine the admitted stay at entry.

Last verified: 25 September 2026 · Re-check before filing
PROCESS

What the customer actually needs to do.

01

Complete the DS-160 accurately and keep the confirmation page

We help you prepare this step and flag missing information before submission.

02

Pay the non-refundable visa application fee

We help you prepare this step and flag missing information before submission.

03

Schedule the visa interview under the relevant US Embassy / Consulate instructions

We help you prepare this step and flag missing information before submission.

04

Prepare passport and supporting evidence for the purpose of trip, finances and return intent

We help you prepare this step and flag missing information before submission.

05

Attend interview and follow the issued decision / passport instructions

Verify the final issued document / entry conditions before travel.

Typical documents / evidence

  • Passport valid for US travel, generally at least 6 months beyond intended stay unless an exception applies
  • DS-160 confirmation page
  • Visa-fee receipt where required before interview
  • Photo meeting US requirements
  • Travel purpose / itinerary evidence
  • Evidence of ability to pay and intent to depart / home-country ties if requested

Important country notes

  • The visitor-visa application fee is currently USD 185.
  • Interview wait times vary by location, season and visa category.
  • A letter of invitation is not required by the US State Department for a visitor visa decision.

Official source: US Department of State — Visitor Visa ↗

WHY USE IDEA SE INDIA

Reduce document confusion before submission.

We position this as documentation and process support: helping the customer identify the route, prepare a coherent file and avoid preventable mistakes. We do not claim control over approval.

Prepare my file ↗
DS-160 information checklist and consistency reviewDocumentation support / preparation
Travel-history / employment / itinerary file organisationDocumentation support / preparation
Interview document checklistDocumentation support / preparation
Purpose-of-travel narrative preparation support without scripting false answersDocumentation support / preparation
Appointment-process guidanceDocumentation support / preparation
KNOWLEDGE BEFORE PAYMENT

What we will check before asking you to proceed.

Trip purposeTourism, family visit, business or another purpose can require a different route.
Passport & travel windowValidity, intended dates and current entry rule.
Financial / return evidenceWhere the destination assesses genuine visitor / funds / home ties.
ConsistencyNames, dates, bookings and answers should agree across the full file.

Visa rules, fees, processing times and entry requirements can change without notice. Information is provided as a planning guide using official sources checked on 25 September 2026; the relevant immigration, embassy or consular authority controls the final rule.

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