United States tourist visa for Indian passport holders
Indian passport holders need a Sticker visa for United States: multiple-entry, a stay of up to up to 6 months per visit, valid for 10 years (typical). The authority decides in 5–10 business days and Travafa lodges the file 40 business days after your documents are in. From ₹21,219 per traveller including government fee, service fee and GST.
Rules last verified by Travafa on 1 Sept 2026. Requirements change; your executive confirms the final list after payment.
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Frequently asked questions
What Indian passport holders ask about the United States visa, answered from the current rules.
Do Indian citizens need a visa for United States?
Yes. Indian passport holders need a Sticker visa for United States; it is multiple-entry, allows a stay of up to up to 6 months per visit, is valid for 10 years (typical).
How long does the United States visa take?
The authority takes 5–10 business days to decide. Travafa lodges the file 40 business days after your documents are complete.
How much does the United States visa cost for Indians?
₹16,500 government fee plus ₹3,999 Travafa service fee per traveller, with 18% GST on the service fee: ₹21,219 in total per traveller. Government fees are collected on behalf of the authority and can change before the file is lodged; Travafa's service fee never changes after you pay.
Which documents are needed for the United States visa?
Per traveller: Passport - photo page, Passport - last page (address), Passport-size photograph, Return flight itinerary, Accommodation for the full stay, Day-wise travel plan, Cover letter, Bank statement - last 6 months, Income-tax returns - last 3 years, DS-160 confirmation page. Photo specification: 51 x 51 mm (2 x 2 in), white background. Occupation proof depends on the traveller; salaried, self-employed, student and retired applicants upload different items.
Do I need to visit an embassy for the United States visa?
Yes. An in-person appointment with biometrics and an interview is required; Travafa prepares the file and books the slot.
Is the United States visa guaranteed?
No service can promise a visa; the decision is the authority's. Travafa guarantees a complete, correctly formatted file lodged on the date quoted before you pay, and dated updates until the decision.