USA visa for Indian passport holders
Indian passport holders need a sticker / embassy visa to visit USA, arranged ahead of travel. VNORAS collects the documents this route needs and handles the application on your behalf.
Sticker / embassy visaApply for your USA visa
- Processing time
- Varies widely by consulate/interview wait times - can be weeks to several months for an interview slot
- Validity
- Typically issued 5 or 10 years multiple-entry (varies by reciprocity schedule)
- Max stay
- Up to 6 months per entry (CBP officer's discretion at port of entry)
Documents you'll need
- ✓Passport (valid 6+ months)
- ✓DS-160 confirmation page
- ✓2x2 inch photo
- ✓MRV fee receipt
- ✓interview appointment letter
- ✓proof of ties to India (ITR, bank statements, employment letter)
- ✓travel itinerary
Requirements last verified Sep 5, 2026. Source: travel.state.gov (fee corroborated via a Federal Register notice dated 2026-06-09; direct travel.state.gov fetch was blocked)
Other sticker / embassy visa destinations
Not planning USA specifically? See USA trips or browse the full visa guide.