Timings at US Travel Docs / OFC Delhi

Application submission

Monday to Friday, 07:30 – 13:30 (by appointment only)

Biometric enrolment

Same as submission window; last enrolment 30 minutes before closing

Passport collection

Monday to Friday, 15:00 – 17:00 — no appointment needed

Helpdesk & telephone enquiries

Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 17:00 IST (closed on mission holidays)

Weekends

Closed, except for pre-announced special submission drives during peak season

How to reach the centre

• Public transport: the closest access is Shivaji Stadium (Airport Express) / Rajiv Chowk (Blue & Yellow lines) on the Delhi Metro. Plan to arrive 20 minutes before your printed slot — security screening at US Travel Docs / OFC runs one applicant at a time.
• From the airport: Indira Gandhi International (T3) — about 45 minutes by Airport Express. Applicants flying in the same morning should book the earliest slot only if the flight lands the previous evening.
• By rail: New Delhi railway station — 10 minutes. Out-of-town applicants from Delhi NCR usually take an overnight train and go straight to the centre in Shivaji Stadium / Vasant Kunj / Nehru Place.
• By cab: set the drop point to Shivaji Stadium / Vasant Kunj / Nehru Place, Delhi. Drivers frequently confuse the visa application centre with the consulate — these are separate buildings with separate entrances.

Prohibited and restricted items

Screening at US Travel Docs / OFC Delhi is airport-style. Anything on the not-allowed list must be stored outside before you enter — there is no guaranteed cloakroom.

• Not allowedMobile phones & smart watches

  US Travel Docs / OFC Delhi does not admit electronic devices into the application hall. Paid lockers or a nearby cloakroom are the only practical options — leave the phone with someone waiting outside where possible.

• Not allowedLaptops, tablets, cameras

  No storage is guaranteed on site. Carry printed documents instead of digital copies.

• Not allowedBackpacks, trolleys and large handbags

  Only a slim document folder is permitted. Travel bags are refused at the security desk.

• Not allowedFood, drinks and water bottles

  Sealed and unsealed food is refused. Eat before entering; the wait inside can run 60–90 minutes.

• Not allowedSharp objects, scissors, tools

  Airport-style screening applies. Staplers and pins are also refused at some counters.

• Not allowedSealed envelopes and parcels

  Documents for US Department of State must be submitted loose at the counter, not sealed.

• RestrictedAccompanying family or friends

  Only the applicant is admitted, except for minors, senior citizens and applicants who need assistance. One attendant is allowed in those cases.

• RestrictedPassport, appointment letter, document folder

  Required — these are the only items you should plan to carry into the Shivaji Stadium / Vasant Kunj / Nehru Place centre. Bring originals plus one photocopy set.

• RestrictedCar keys, wallet, medication

  Usually permitted after screening. Essential medication should be declared at the security desk with a prescription.