Short answer
US nonimmigrant visa applicants should book their interview in their country of nationality or residence. The State Department says applying elsewhere should be expected to mean a significantly longer wait.
What this means for Indian applicants
If you are an Indian national or live in India, you can use the posts in India: Mumbai, New Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata and Hyderabad. Booking in a third country to find an earlier date is no longer a dependable workaround.
If you hold another nationality and live in India, you may need to show that you reside in India. Check the post's current guidance.
Common questions
- Can an Indian citizen attend a US visa interview outside India?
- Under the State Department's guidance, applicants should interview in their country of nationality or residence. Someone applying elsewhere should expect a significantly longer wait. Check travel.state.gov for current exceptions.
Official sources
- State Department: Adjudicating NIV applicants in their country of residence
- US Embassy & Consulates in India: Visas
This guide is general information from AppointVisa, an independent private service, not legal advice or official government guidance.
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