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The US visa is the most document-heavy and interview-driven visa Indians apply for. We prepare your DS-160, build a strong document file and coach you for the interview - so you walk in confident. Verified for 2026.

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$435Total fee in 2026
10 yearsUsual validity
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The United States - New York, California, family reunions, business and study - is a dream destination for millions of Indians. The B1/B2 visitor visa covers tourism (B2) and business (B1), and is usually issued for 10 years with multiple entries. It is also the most detailed visa process Indians face: an online DS-160, a fee payment, and (for most) an in-person consular interview.

Two important 2026 changes: a new $250 Visa Integrity Fee now applies on top of the $185 MRV fee (total about $435), and the interview-waiver "dropbox" facility has been narrowed. Appointment waits can be long, so plan ahead. At Flynk Tours (Delhi NCR) we prepare your file and coach your interview - honestly and thoroughly.

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MRV fee
$185
~₹16,000
+ Integrity Fee
$250
New in 2026
Total
~$435
~₹36k-40k
Validity
10 yrs
Multiple entry
Cost

US visa fees from India - 2026

The total cost rose sharply in 2026 with the new Visa Integrity Fee.

ItemAmount (USD)Approx. INRNotes
MRV application fee$185~₹16,000Covers application, interview, biometrics
Visa Integrity Fee$250~₹23,500New in 2026; non-refundable
Total B1/B2 cost~$435~₹36,000-40,000Per applicant, incl. children
VFS service fee-~₹2,500-3,500Biometrics & document handling

The fee is the same whether your visa is issued for 1 or 10 years, and is non-refundable even if refused. The MRV receipt is valid 365 days to schedule your appointment. Exact rupee amounts vary with the consular exchange rate. Our service charge is quoted separately and upfront.

Know your visa

US visitor visa types

Most travellers get a combined B1/B2. Here is the breakdown.

Most common

B1/B2 Combined

One visa covering both business (B1) and tourism (B2). Most Indians receive this 10-year multiple-entry visa - ideal for flexible travel.

Tourism

B2 Tourist Visa

For tourism, visiting family or friends, medical treatment and social events. Issued under the same process as B1/B2.

Business

B1 Business Visa

For business meetings, conferences and negotiations - not for employment in the US. A company letter strengthens the case.

Renewal

Dropbox Renewal

If your previous full-validity B1/B2 expired within 48 months and you have a clean record, you may renew via interview waiver - faster than a fresh interview. Eligibility must be confirmed officially.

Checklist

Documents for a US visa

The core checklist - we tailor it to your profile and answer-script your interview.

🎥 The interview is everything

For most applicants the consular interview - not the paperwork - decides the outcome. Your answers must be confident, honest and consistent with your DS-160. We run a full mock interview with you.

Dropbox & the 2026 interview rules

The popular interview-waiver "dropbox" facility has been narrowed. As a general rule, only those renewing a full-validity B1/B2 visa that expired within the last 48 months, with a clean record, may now qualify - and these appointments have been consolidated.

Most first-time applicants must attend an in-person interview. Eligibility for dropbox must be confirmed on the official USTravelDocs India website before paying fees. Not sure which path applies to you? Send us your visa history and we'll tell you straight.

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Step by step

The US visa process

How it works with Flynk.

1

Consultation

We review your profile and visa history honestly and decide interview vs dropbox.

2

DS-160 & fees

We complete your DS-160 accurately and guide the $435 fee payment.

3

Book & prepare

We book your appointment, assemble documents, and run a full mock interview.

4

Interview & result

You attend the interview confident; on approval your passport is returned with the visa.

Wait times can run from weeks to several months for first-time interviews - start 2-3 months (or more) before travel.

Interview tips

US visa interview tips

The interview is short - often under 2 minutes. Here's how to nail it.

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Be clear & concise

Answer exactly what is asked, confidently and briefly. Don't over-explain.

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Show ties to India

Job, business, family, property - clear reasons to return are the biggest factor.

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Match your DS-160

Your answers must match your form exactly. Inconsistencies cause refusals.

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Know who's paying

Be ready to explain how the trip is funded and show you can afford it.

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Never lie

Misrepresentation can trigger a permanent bar. Honesty, presented well, wins.

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Apply early

Waits can be long. Book as soon as your plans are firm; the MRV receipt is valid 1 year.

Our honest promise

No one can guarantee a US visa - the consular officer decides at the interview. We prepare your DS-160 and documents accurately and coach your interview so you present the strongest, most honest case possible.

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FAQ

US visa questions, answered

The MRV fee is $185. From 1 January 2026 most Indian applicants also pay a new $250 Visa Integrity Fee, taking the total to about $435 (~₹36,000-40,000). Both are non-refundable even if refused; our service charge is separate.

First-time interview waits in India can range from a few weeks to several months depending on the consulate, so apply early. Dropbox renewals are usually faster. The visa is generally issued for 10 years.

A new $250 fee on most non-immigrant US visas (including B1/B2) for applicants from countries not on the US visa waiver list, which includes India. Effective 2026, non-refundable even on refusal.

Dropbox is now limited - generally only renewals of a full-validity B1/B2 that expired within 48 months, with a clean record. Confirm eligibility on the official USTravelDocs India site. Most first-time applicants must interview.

The visa is usually valid 10 years with multiple entries, but the CBP officer at entry decides each stay length - typically up to 6 months.

Passport (6+ months validity), DS-160 confirmation, appointment confirmation, a 2x2 inch photo, 3 years ITR, 6 months bank statements, employment/business proof, itinerary and a cover letter showing ties to India.

No - the consular officer decides at the interview. We prepare your DS-160 and documents accurately and run a full mock interview so you present the strongest, most honest case.

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