USA Visa for Indians 2026: ₹41,760 Fee, 4.5-11 months Processing — Complete Step-by-Step Guide

The USA visa for Indian passport holders costs ₹41,760 in government fees with 4.5-11 months standard processing time. Maximum stay: 6 months.

Required documents

1. Passport with 6+ months validity, 2 blank pages.
2. Completed application form.
3. Passport-size photographs (check dimensions — every country differs).
4. Bank statements 3-6 months showing steady income.
5. Employer letter on letterhead with name, designation, salary, DOJ, leave dates.
6. ITR for last 2 financial years.
7. Cover letter.
8. Hotel booking.
9. Flight reservation.
10. Travel insurance

For the complete checklist, see our Document Checklist page.

Application process: Book VFS Global appointment 2-4 weeks ahead. Attend for biometrics (10 fingerprints + photo, 30-minute visit). Track via VFS reference number. Processing: 4.5-11 months. Passport delivered via courier. For the complete cost breakdown, see our USA Cost Guide.

Official government website: travel.state.gov, ceac.state.gov.

Indian Embassy: +1-202-9397000.

Emergency: 911. MEA 24/7

Helpline: +91-11-23012964. MADAD app for consular assistance. For practical travel info, see our USA Practical Guide.

Total with House of Visas: ₹48,409 all-inclusive (government fee + insurance ₹750 + service + GST).

We handle everything: personalised checklist, embassy-format application, cover letter, VFS appointment, biometric accompaniment in 8 cities, daily WhatsApp tracking, passport courier delivery. 98% approval rate.

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