United States tourist visa: documents you usually need
Visa needed
Visitor visa (B-1/B-2)
Indian citizens need a visa for this trip. A US consular officer decides at an interview. In India, interviews are held in New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad and Kolkata.
Documents you usually need
Passport and forms
- Valid passportPlus every old passport.
- DS-160 confirmation pageThe online application, with its barcode page.
- Visa fee receipt and interview appointmentPay the fee and book a slot. Extra fees may apply, so check the current list.
- PhotographUploaded with the DS-160 to the US size and background rules.
Money
- Bank statements and income tax returnsRecent statements and the last 2 to 3 years of returns.
Your plans and ties to India
- Employment or business proofLetter from your employer, or business papers.
- Ties to IndiaProperty, family, job or business. The officer decides on your plans and your reasons to return.
- Trip planWhere you go, for how long, who pays. Carry an invitation letter if you visit someone.
- Earlier visas and travel historyPast international trips.
No set of documents guarantees a visa. The officer decides at the interview, mostly from your answers.
If you hold a different passport: Citizens of some countries can travel for short visits with an ESTA instead of a visa. Check the official site for your passport.
Check the official source
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Visa decisions are made by the embassy or visa office. We guide your application; we cannot guarantee approval. This list is a summary of what applicants usually need, last reviewed 21 October 2026. Always confirm on the official site.