Chennai vs Mumbai: 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 Mumbai
U.S. Consulate General Mumbai
F-1 Student Visa
45days
↓ 15 days vs last month
↓ 15 days vs last month
Interview wait
45d
90-day avg
51d
Best in India
30d
Last updated: July 13, 2026Official source ↗
Head-to-Head
| Metric | Chennai | Mumbai |
|---|---|---|
| Current wait | 30 days | 45 days |
| 90-day avg | 30 days | 51 days |
| Trend (30d) | No change | -15d |
| Interview wait | 30 days | 45 days |
Recommendation
Based on current data, Chennai is 15 days faster for F-1 Student Visa appointments. This may change daily — check back before booking your appointment.