US Visa Timeline Calculator
Enter your travel or program date and see the latest safe day to book your interview.
Need the latest numbers first? See current US visa wait times at all Indian consulates, then come back to calculate your safe booking date.
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Wait times are sourced from the U.S. State Department, checked twice weekly. Processing buffer of 10 days accounts for post-interview administrative processing and passport return. Actual timelines may vary. Always verify current availability at travel.state.gov.
How the Calculator Works — Visa Interview Timing Formula
The calculator uses 2 inputs to find your booking deadline: the current interview appointment wait time at your chosen consulate, and a 10-day processing buffer for post-interview administrative review and passport return.
Book your appointment by the calculated date, if you want your visa in hand before your travel or programme start date. The formula is: Booking deadline = Target date − Wait days − 10 processing days. Wait time data is sourced from the U.S. State Department and checked twice weekly.