US visa appointment wait times (2026)
How long it takes to get a visitor (B1/B2) visa interview at major US embassies and consulates, from the Department of State.
as of July 2026Source: travel.state.gov
| Post | Visitor (B1/B2) | Student (F/M/J) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai | 11 months | 2.5 months | Details |
| New Delhi | 8 months | 2.5 months | Details |
| Chennai | 7 months | not reported | Details |
| Hyderabad | 10 months | 4.5 months | Details |
| Manila | under 0.5 month | 1 month | Details |
| Lagos | 1 month | under 0.5 month | Details |
| Beijing | 2.5 months | 4.5 months | Details |
| London | 2 months | 1 month | Details |
| Mexico City | 3.5 months | 1 month | Details |
| Toronto | 16 months | 1 month | Details |
| Sao Paulo | 2 months | under 0.5 month | Details |
| Bogota | 11 months | 2 months | Details |
| Nairobi | 2.5 months | 2.5 months | Details |
| Riyadh | 1.5 months | 1.5 months | Details |
| Ho Chi Minh City | 1 month | 1 month | Details |
| Jakarta | 1.5 months | 1 month | Details |
Values are the categories published by the Department of State (average interview wait or next available appointment, per post). Not legal advice.