Chennai vs Kolkata: B-1 Business Visitor Wait Time
Side-by-side comparison · Checked twice weekly against U.S. State Department data
Data last verified October 1, 2026 (6 days ago). Our scheduled check has not completed since then. Confirm current wait times on travel.state.gov before making booking decisions.
U.S. Consulate General Chennai
U.S. Consulate General Chennai
B-1 Business Visitor
Not currently published
The U.S. State Department does not currently publish an interview wait estimate for the B-1 Business Visitor at U.S. Consulate General Chennai. The last figure it published was 7 months (~210 days) on October 1, 2026. That is history, not a current wait.
Interview wait
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90-day avg
196d
Best in India
180d
U.S. Consulate General Kolkata
U.S. Consulate General Kolkata
B-1 Business Visitor
Not currently published
The U.S. State Department does not currently publish an interview wait estimate for the B-1 Business Visitor at U.S. Consulate General Kolkata. The last figure it published was 6 months (~180 days) on October 1, 2026. That is history, not a current wait.
Interview wait
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90-day avg
128d
Best in India
180d
Head-to-Head
| Metric | Chennai | Kolkata |
|---|---|---|
| Current wait | 210 days | 180 days |
| 90-day avg | 196 days | 128 days |
| Trend (30d) | No change | +60d |
| Interview wait | 210 days | 180 days |
Recommendation
Based on current data, Kolkata is 30 days faster for B-1 Business Visitor appointments. This may change frequently — check back before booking your appointment.
90-Day Wait Time History
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