O1 Visa Interview Wait Time — U.S. Embassy New Delhi
Checked twice weekly against U.S. State Department data
Data last verified September 3, 2026 (10 days ago). Our scheduled check has not completed since then. Confirm current wait times on travel.state.gov before making booking decisions.
U.S. Embassy New Delhi
O-1 Extraordinary Ability
Not currently published
The U.S. State Department does not currently publish an interview wait estimate for the O-1 Extraordinary Ability at U.S. Embassy New Delhi. The last figure it published was 2.5 months (~75 days) on September 3, 2026. That is history, not a current wait.
Interview wait
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90-day avg
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Best in India
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This is one consulate. See current wait times for every visa type at all Indian consulates.
O-1 Extraordinary Ability Historical Wait Trend — Last 90 Days at Delhi
Compare O1 Visa Wait Times — All India Consulates
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kolkata U.S. Consulate General Kolkata | Not currently publishedLast published 1 month on Sep 3, 2026 | — |
mumbai U.S. Consulate General Mumbai | Not currently publishedLast published 1.5 months on Sep 3, 2026 | — |
delhi U.S. Embassy New Delhi | Not currently publishedLast published 2.5 months on Sep 3, 2026 | — |
chennai U.S. Consulate General Chennai | Not currently publishedLast published 3.5 months on May 10, 2026 | — |
hyderabad U.S. Consulate General Hyderabad | Not currently publishedLast published 4.5 months on Sep 3, 2026 | — |
Not published means the U.S. State Department does not currently issue an estimate for that category at that consulate. It does not mean no appointments exist. Check the official table and your consulate's booking portal.
About the O-1 Extraordinary Ability Wait Time at U.S. Embassy New Delhi
The U.S. State Department does not currently publish an interview wait estimate for the O-1 Extraordinary Ability at U.S. Embassy New Delhi, so this page states no current figure. The last estimate it published was 2.5 months (~75 days) on September 3, 2026 — 10 days ago. We keep it here as history only. A missing estimate does not mean appointments are unavailable; it means the source has stopped reporting a wait for this category at this consulate.
The U.S. Embassy New Delhi processes O-1 Extraordinary Ability applications for applicants residing in Delhi NCR, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, and Jammu & Kashmir. Applicants from these states should apply at U.S. Embassy New Delhi, if their residential address falls within the jurisdiction. Applicants outside this jurisdiction may apply at any of the other 4 Indian consulates that handle US visa applications, such as Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Hyderabad, or Kolkata depending on availability.
Best Time to Apply for O-1 Extraordinary Ability Visa at Delhi — Seasonal Guide
To avoid peak wait periods, plan your O-1 Extraordinary Ability application using the seasonal demand patterns below.
L-1 intracompany transfer visa stamping at U.S. Embassy New Delhi follows corporate travel cycles rather than seasonal patterns. Wait times for L-1 applicants may be lower than F-1 or B-1/B-2 due to lower annual volume, typically 30–50% fewer applicants. Coordinate your stamping appointment with your transfer date, if your assignment start is fixed.
Other US Visa Types at Delhi — U.S. Embassy New Delhi
B1
B-1 Business Visitor
Not currently publishedLast published 7.5 months on Sep 3, 2026
B1-B2
B-1/B-2 Tourist & Business Visa
Not currently publishedLast published 7.5 months on Sep 3, 2026
B2
B-2 Tourism / Visitor
Not currently publishedLast published 7.5 months on Sep 3, 2026
C1-D
C-1/D Transit & Crew
Not published — the U.S. State Department does not currently publish an estimate for this category at this consulate.
F1
F-1 Student Visa
Not currently publishedLast published 2.5 months on Sep 3, 2026
F2
F-2 Dependent Visa
Not currently publishedLast published 2.5 months on Sep 3, 2026
H1B
H-1B Specialty Occupation Visa
Not currently publishedLast published 2.5 months on Sep 3, 2026
H1B1
H-1B1 Specialty (Singapore/Chile)
Not published — the U.S. State Department does not currently publish an estimate for this category at this consulate.
H4
H-4 Dependent Visa
Not currently publishedLast published 2.5 months on Sep 3, 2026
J1
J-1 Exchange Visitor
Not currently publishedLast published 2.5 months on Sep 3, 2026
J2
J-2 Dependent Visa
Not currently publishedLast published 2.5 months on Sep 3, 2026
L1
L-1 Intracompany Transfer Visa
Not currently publishedLast published 2.5 months on Sep 3, 2026
L2
L-2 Dependent Visa
Not currently publishedLast published 2.5 months on Sep 3, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions — O-1 Extraordinary Ability Visa Wait Time at Delhi
Why is there no current O-1 Extraordinary Ability wait time for U.S. Embassy New Delhi?
The U.S. State Department publishes the wait-time table this page is built from, and it no longer lists an estimate for the O-1 Extraordinary Ability at U.S. Embassy New Delhi. The last figure it published was 2.5 months (~75 days) on September 3, 2026, now 10 days old; we do not present it as a current wait. This does not mean no appointments exist — check the official State Department table and the consulate's booking portal.
Can I apply at a different consulate than my home state?
Yes, US visa applicants in India may apply at any of the 5 consulates regardless of home address. No other Indian consulate currently has a published O-1 Extraordinary Ability wait time to compare against, so check the official State Department table before choosing where to apply.
Does this include visa processing time after the interview?
No. A wait time figure covers the wait until your interview appointment only, never the processing that follows it. Visa processing after the interview takes an additional 3–10 business days in most O-1 Extraordinary Ability cases, such as administrative processing for work and student visas.
How often does WaitDelta update wait time data?
WaitDelta checks wait time data twice weekly against official U.S. Department of State scheduling records. The last update date is shown at the top of this page.
What happens to my appointment if wait times change after I book?
Your existing appointment date is not affected by wait time changes after booking. Wait time figures reflect availability for new bookings only. Reschedule your appointment, if you need an earlier date and shorter slots become available.
Compare Delhi O1 Visa Wait Times with Other Indian Consulates
To find the fastest available appointment for O-1 Extraordinary Ability, compare Delhi against all Indian consulate wait times below.
Compare O1 with Other Visa Types at Delhi
O-1 Extraordinary Ability Interview Wait — What This Means for Your Application
Because the U.S. State Department no longer publishes an estimate for the O-1 Extraordinary Ability at U.S. Embassy New Delhi, we cannot tell you how far out the earliest appointment is, and we will not guess. No Indian consulate currently publishes a wait for the O-1 Extraordinary Ability, so confirm availability directly against the official State Department table and your consulate's booking portal.