Visa processing time estimator
Indicative timelines only. Actual processing is set by US Department of State and slot availability at US Travel Docs / VFS centres changes daily.
Estimated timeline — United States from Delhi
- Document preparation
- 1–3 days
- Appointment slot wait
- 7–21 days (indicative, Delhi)
- Submission & biometrics
- Same day at the centre
- Consular processing
- 2–8 weeks (varies by post)
- Passport return
- 2–5 days after decision
- Seasonal buffer
- 0 extra days
Plan to start at least 8–10 weeks before travel where possible. We do not guarantee appointment availability or processing speed.
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Written & reviewed by Travel To Abroad specialists
This guide on visa appointment assistance is maintained by Travel To Abroad's in-house appointment desk — a team of travel documentation specialists with 8+ years of hands-on experience booking VFS, BLS, TLScontact and embassy slots for Indian travellers. Every page is reviewed by a senior case manager before publishing.
Last reviewed: July 2026
How we source this information
Fees, processing times and document lists are cross-checked against the official embassy / consulate website, the appointed VAC portal (VFS / BLS / TLScontact) and our internal case logs from real bookings completed in the last 90 days.
Compliance & our scope of service
Travel To Abroad is an independent travel assistance company. We are not a government body, embassy, consulate or an authorised VAC. All applications are submitted through the official channel of the destination country and every fee, decision and interview outcome rests solely with that authority.
We assist with slot booking, rescheduling, documentation review and supporting travel documents. We do not guarantee visa approval and we do not offer immigration or legal advice.
Important: Appointment availability, government fees and document requirements can change without notice. Always confirm the latest details on the official embassy / VAC website before travel. Nothing on this page constitutes legal, immigration or financial advice.
We provide assistance with official visa processes. We do not guarantee appointment availability or visa outcomes. Decisions rest solely with the relevant embassy, consulate, or authorised visa application centre.