United States visa for Indian citizens

What India passport holders need to do

1. Find the embassy, consulate or visa application centre that covers where you live.
2. Complete the application form and gather your documents: passport, photos, itinerary, proof of funds and accommodation.
3. Book an appointment, pay the fee and give biometrics if they are required.
4. Wait for the decision before you book non-refundable travel.

India is one of 152 passports in the “visa required” group for the United States. See the full United States visa requirements for every passport.

Easier alternatives in North America for India passport holders

The United States is one of 93 destinations in the “visa required” group for the India passport, which ranks #69 worldwide with a mobility score of 58. Of 23 destinations in North America, 10 need no visa arranged in advance; the easiest are listed below.

Destination	Requirement	Max stay
Barbados	Visa-free	90 days
Dominica	Visa-free	180 days
El Salvador	Visa-free	180 days
Grenada	Visa-free	90 days
Haiti	Visa-free	90 days
Jamaica	Visa-free	–
Saint Kitts and Nevis	Visa-free	90 days
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines	Visa-free	90 days
Trinidad and Tobago	Visa-free	90 days
Saint Lucia	Visa on arrival	–
United States	Visa required	–

All visa-free countries for the India passport

United States visa requirements for other passports

• United Kingdom eTA required
• Philippines Visa required
• Nigeria Visa required
• Pakistan Visa required
• Canada Visa-free
• Australia eTA required
• China Visa required
• Germany eTA required
• France eTA required
• Mexico Visa required