Planning a US trip? Getting a tourist visa just became a lot tougher for Indians as wait times stretch to 9.5 months
Indian citizens dreaming of US travel face significantly longer waits for tourist visas, with Hyderabad and Mumbai now averaging 9.5 months for interviews. This backlog places them among the world's longest queues, making spontaneous trips challenging. While student and work visas show faster processing, tourists must plan well in advance. A pilot program offering expedited appointments for a fee is being tested, but its inclusion of Indian consulates remains uncertain.
Indian citizens dreaming of US travel face significantly longer waits for tourist visas, with Hyderabad and Mumbai now averaging 9.5 months for interviews. This backlog places them among the world's longest queues, making spontaneous trips challenging. While student and work visas show faster processing, tourists must plan well in advance. A pilot program offering expedited appointments for a fee is being tested, but its inclusion of Indian consulates remains uncertain.
