US visa wait time: Mumbai vs Chennai
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| Mumbai | ChennaiSooner | |
|---|---|---|
| Earliest interview date seen | May 2027 | Nov 2026 |
| Earliest OFC date seen | Nov 2026 | Nov 2026 |
| Interview openings (72 h) | 0 | 0 |
| OFC openings (72 h) | 8 | 45 |
| Last opening seen | 2 h ago | 17 min ago |
Official estimate
The State Department's Global Visa Wait Times tool gives an official estimated wait for each post. It's updated periodically, so recently seen dates can be earlier or later.
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Which has a shorter US visa wait time, Mumbai or Chennai?
Right now Chennai: the earliest interview date recently seen there is Nov 2026, against May 2027 in Mumbai. This changes quickly.
Can I choose Chennai instead of Mumbai for my US visa interview?
Usually yes: residents of India can book at any of the five US posts, if the portal offers it for their case.
Where are the official US visa wait times?
The State Department's Global Visa Wait Times tool on travel.state.gov gives an official estimate per post. SlotWatch shows dates recently seen, which can move faster than the estimate.
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