Short answer
US visa appointments in India are booked on the official scheduling portal (usvisascheduling.com at the time of review). You create an account, enter your DS-160 details, pay the application fee, then book an OFC biometrics slot and a consular interview slot. SlotWatch is not the portal and never asks for your login.
Before you log in
Complete the DS-160 and keep the confirmation page with its barcode number. Have your passport ready. Open the portal from a link on the US Embassy India website so you land on the genuine site, not a lookalike.
Scheduling, step by step
Create or sign in to your account, start a new application, and answer the questions about visa class, post and whether you may qualify for an interview waiver.
Pay the application (MRV) fee. Once it registers, the portal shows the calendars. Book the OFC appointment first, then the consular interview: most applicants need both, on separate days.
Print or save the appointment confirmation and bring it with your passport and DS-160 confirmation.
Rescheduling and common problems
India allows one free reschedule; after that you need to pay the fee again, so pick dates carefully. Login loops and slow pages are common at busy times: wait and try again rather than creating a second account.
For account problems, use the portal's own help or contact page. Only share your login with a service you've hired and trust, and change your password afterwards if you're unsure.
When the calendar shows no dates
Empty calendars are normal. New dates appear when posts add capacity and when others cancel. Follow SlotWatch's live feed or alerts for recently seen openings, then log in to book.
Common questions
- What is the official US visa appointment website for India?
- At the time of review, Indian applicants schedule on usvisascheduling.com. Reach it from the US Embassy India website (in.usembassy.gov) to be sure you are on the genuine site.
- Is SlotWatch the US visa appointment login?
- No. SlotWatch is an independent site run by AppointVisa that shows recently seen openings. It is not affiliated with the US Government and never asks for your portal login.
- How many times can I reschedule a US visa appointment in India?
- One free reschedule is allowed. A further change, or a missed appointment, means paying the application fee again.
Official sources
- US Visa Scheduling (official appointment portal for India)
- US Embassy & Consulates in India: Visas
- travel.state.gov: US Visas
This guide is general information from AppointVisa, an independent private service, not legal advice or official government guidance.
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