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B1B2 Visa Approval Rates in India

Below are the approval rates for B1B2 visas at U.S. Embassies/Consulates in India. These statistics reflect recent trends in visa processing and can help you gauge your chances of approval.

India: Historical Approval Rates

YearApprovalsRefusalsApproval RateRefusal Rate
2023552,648172,53176.2%23.8%
2022279,33972,25379.4%20.6%
202151,56310,41583.2%16.8%
2020216,483100,38068.3%31.7%
2019201,43187,00069.8%30.2%
2018225,221107,91867.6%32.4%

Visa Applications by Year

India - Visa Applications by Year

10K123K235K348K460K573K685K798K201820192020202120222023Number of ApplicationsYearYear: 2018 Approvals: 225,221 Approval Rate: 67.6% Total: 333,139Year: 2018 Refusals: 107,918 Refusal Rate: 32.4% Total: 333,139225K108KYear: 2019 Approvals: 201,431 Approval Rate: 69.8% Total: 288,431Year: 2019 Refusals: 87,000 Refusal Rate: 30.2% Total: 288,431201K87KYear: 2020 Approvals: 216,483 Approval Rate: 68.3% Total: 316,863Year: 2020 Refusals: 100,380 Refusal Rate: 31.7% Total: 316,863216K100KYear: 2021 Approvals: 51,563 Approval Rate: 83.2% Total: 61,978Year: 2021 Refusals: 10,415 Refusal Rate: 16.8% Total: 61,978Year: 2022 Approvals: 279,339 Approval Rate: 79.4% Total: 351,592Year: 2022 Refusals: 72,253 Refusal Rate: 20.6% Total: 351,592279K72KYear: 2023 Approvals: 552,648 Approval Rate: 76.2% Total: 725,179Year: 2023 Refusals: 172,531 Refusal Rate: 23.8% Total: 725,179553K173KApprovalsRefusals

Approval Rate Trends

Visa Approval/Refusal Rate Trends

0%25%50%75%100%201820192020202120222023Approval and Refusal Rates by YearYear: 2018 Approval Rate: 67.6% Approvals: 225,221Year: 2018 Refusal Rate: 32.4% Refusals: 107,918Year: 2019 Approval Rate: 69.8% Approvals: 201,431Year: 2019 Refusal Rate: 30.2% Refusals: 87,000Year: 2020 Approval Rate: 68.3% Approvals: 216,483Year: 2020 Refusal Rate: 31.7% Refusals: 100,380Year: 2021 Approval Rate: 83.2% Approvals: 51,563Year: 2021 Refusal Rate: 16.8% Refusals: 10,415Year: 2022 Approval Rate: 79.4% Approvals: 279,339Year: 2022 Refusal Rate: 20.6% Refusals: 72,253Year: 2023 Approval Rate: 76.2% Approvals: 552,648Year: 2023 Refusal Rate: 23.8% Refusals: 172,531Approval RateRefusal Rate

India: Monthly Visa Issuance Data

Month20172018201920202021202220232024
Jan-44584461765266238041720872839035
Feb-51602518375781411191193082161912233
Mar303165458646953445217985333112868225106
Apr647035079587286411931274305052535810
May34566436659806217119131798734130053
Jun4956753287453561311280313914618450978
Jul5118952140452031741280222704216754913
Aug4469159992472873161479258654965259160
Sep40522481795260823251817440361683212853
Oct38313453855067839612664462492304121307
Nov357403989840983384539144994112933-
Dec320363526638074373455424214849013-

India: Fiscal Year Visa Issuance

Fiscal YearVisas Issued
FY202565,733
FY2024672,972
FY2023552,648
FY2022279,339
FY202151,563
FY2020216,483
FY2019201,431
FY2018225,221
FY2017150,888

Consulate-Specific Data

Chennai Consulate
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Hyderabad Consulate
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Kolkata Consulate
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Mumbai Consulate
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Newdelhi Consulate
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the approval rate for B1B2 visas in India?
Approval rates can vary by year, consulate, and applicant profile. See the tables and charts above for the latest data. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to official U.S. Department of State sources and consult with visa experts if needed.
What factors affect B1B2 visa approval in India?
Factors include the completeness and accuracy of your application, supporting documents, interview performance, and the specific consulate's workload and policies. Common reasons for refusal include missing documents, insufficient ties to home country, or unclear travel purpose.
How can I improve my chances of getting a B1B2 visa in India?
Prepare thoroughly for your interview, provide honest and complete information, and ensure all documents are in order. Review common mistakes and tips provided above, and consider seeking professional guidance if you have a complex case.
Where does this visa approval data come from?
All data is sourced from the U.S. Department of State and official consulate reports. We regularly update our statistics to reflect the latest available information.
Can approval rates change over time?
Yes, approval and refusal rates can fluctuate due to policy changes, global events, or changes in application volume. Always check for the most recent data before applying.

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Data Source & Transparency

Data Source: All visa approval statistics are compiled from the official U.S. Department of State’s annual visa statistics reports. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, visit the U.S. Department of State Visa Statistics.

Methodology: Approval rates are calculated as the percentage of issued visas out of total adjudicated applications (approvals + refusals) for each consulate and country. Data may not include cases under administrative processing or withdrawn applications. Numbers are updated regularly and may be subject to reporting delays or changes in U.S. visa policy.

Disclaimer: This website is not affiliated with the U.S. government. All data is provided for informational purposes only. For official guidance, always refer to the U.S. Department of State or your local U.S. embassy/consulate.