Chennai vs Mumbai: B-1 Business Visitor Wait Time
Side-by-side comparison · Checked twice weekly against U.S. State Department data
U.S. Consulate General Chennai
U.S. Consulate General Chennai
B-1 Business Visitor
210days
↑ 45 days vs last month
↑ 45 days vs last month
Interview wait
210d
90-day avg
169d
Best in India
60d
Last updated: August 17, 2026Official source ↗
U.S. Consulate General Mumbai
U.S. Consulate General Mumbai
B-1 Business Visitor
330days
↑ 45 days vs last month
↑ 45 days vs last month
Interview wait
330d
90-day avg
276d
Best in India
60d
Last updated: August 17, 2026Official source ↗
Head-to-Head
| Metric | Chennai | Mumbai |
|---|---|---|
| Current wait | 210 days | 330 days |
| 90-day avg | 169 days | 276 days |
| Trend (30d) | +45d | +45d |
| Interview wait | 210 days | 330 days |
Recommendation
Based on current data, Chennai is 120 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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