Chennai vs Kolkata: F-1 Student Visa Wait Time
Side-by-side comparison · Updated monthly
U.S. Consulate General Chennai
U.S. Consulate General Chennai
F-1 Student Visa
30days
No change vs last month
→ No change
Interview wait
30d
90-day avg
30d
Best in India
30d
Last updated: May 10, 2026Official source ↗
U.S. Consulate General Kolkata
U.S. Consulate General Kolkata
F-1 Student Visa
105days
No change vs last month
→ No change
Interview wait
105d
90-day avg
90d
Best in India
30d
Last updated: June 14, 2026Official source ↗
Head-to-Head
| Metric | Chennai | Kolkata |
|---|---|---|
| Current wait | 30 days | 105 days |
| 90-day avg | 30 days | 90 days |
| Trend (30d) | No change | No change |
| Interview wait | 30 days | 105 days |
Recommendation
Based on current data, Chennai is 75 days faster for F-1 Student Visa appointments. This may change daily — check back before booking your appointment.