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B1/B2 Visa Approvals at Kolkata Consulate

How many B1/B2 visas the Kolkata Consulate in India issued, by fiscal year and month. The State Department does not publish refusals by post, so no approval rate exists for this consulate and none is shown.

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Visas approved per year: Kolkata, India

Totals by U.S. fiscal year, which runs October to September, so FY2025 covers October 2024 to September 2025. Refusals are not published for this visa class, so an approval rate cannot be shown.

011K22K33K45KVisas approvedFiscal yearFY2017: 14,877 approved15KFY17FY2018: 23,433 approved23KFY18FY2019: 21,969 approved22KFY19FY2020: 7,848 approved8KFY20FY2021: 1,656 approved2KFY21FY2022: 11,689 approved12KFY22FY2023: 17,348 approved17KFY23FY2024: 41,108 approved41KFY24FY2025: 44,582 approved45KFY25

44,582

FY2025

44,582

Peak (FY2025)

+8.5%

vs FY2024

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How each India consulate has changed

B1/B2 visas approved per fiscal year, by post. The share chart shows who is largest today; this shows who is rising.

New DelhiMumbaiChennaiHyderabadKolkata
083K166K249K332KVisas approvedFiscal yearNew Delhi, FY2017: 75,676 approvedNew Delhi, FY2018: 119,335 approvedNew Delhi, FY2019: 112,859 approvedNew Delhi, FY2020: 46,424 approvedNew Delhi, FY2021: 19,057 approvedNew Delhi, FY2022: 67,666 approvedNew Delhi, FY2023: 130,312 approvedNew Delhi, FY2024: 260,378 approvedNew Delhi, FY2025: 331,657 approvedMumbai, FY2017: 104,548 approvedMumbai, FY2018: 161,269 approvedMumbai, FY2019: 148,569 approvedMumbai, FY2020: 72,991 approvedMumbai, FY2021: 9,182 approvedMumbai, FY2022: 33,715 approvedMumbai, FY2023: 173,988 approvedMumbai, FY2024: 188,581 approvedMumbai, FY2025: 156,619 approvedChennai, FY2017: 81,873 approvedChennai, FY2018: 122,979 approvedChennai, FY2019: 103,825 approvedChennai, FY2020: 53,794 approvedChennai, FY2021: 13,538 approvedChennai, FY2022: 26,518 approvedChennai, FY2023: 139,646 approvedChennai, FY2024: 94,619 approvedChennai, FY2025: 45,387 approvedHyderabad, FY2017: 60,335 approvedHyderabad, FY2018: 82,453 approvedHyderabad, FY2019: 66,603 approvedHyderabad, FY2020: 33,554 approvedHyderabad, FY2021: 7,865 approvedHyderabad, FY2022: 21,914 approvedHyderabad, FY2023: 63,629 approvedHyderabad, FY2024: 88,286 approvedHyderabad, FY2025: 177,200 approvedKolkata, FY2017: 14,877 approvedKolkata, FY2018: 23,433 approvedKolkata, FY2019: 21,969 approvedKolkata, FY2020: 7,848 approvedKolkata, FY2021: 1,656 approvedKolkata, FY2022: 11,689 approvedKolkata, FY2023: 17,348 approvedKolkata, FY2024: 41,108 approvedKolkata, FY2025: 44,582 approvedFY17FY18FY19FY20FY21FY22FY23FY24FY25

When B1/B2 visas are approved in Kolkata, India

Average approvals per calendar month across 5 complete years. Busiest month is Mar, quietest is Jun.

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Calendar months, not fiscal. A busy month means more applications competing for the same interview slots, not a better chance of approval.

Monthly Visa Issuance Data

Month201720182019202020212022202320242025
Jan-1,6261,8361,5041021,4601,5233,1873,404
Feb-1,9602,2091,9401851,1342,6954,1933,632
Mar3,0112,3212,3088625341,5081,8204,3474,600
Apr2,4882,4552,228-4571,4961,0374,5744,257
May2,3032,3102,329--1,5181,3963,0763,975
Jun1,9862,3141,727161,3268112,6353,537
Jul2,3692,2691,924537868513,7154,784
Aug1,5862,7171,7747177561,1733,3353,423
Sep1,1341,5151,916-151,4032,4324,0073,361
Oct1,4591,2141,347149291,1002,8973,009-
Nov1,2401,4031,2591051491,6542,3403,151-
Dec1,2471,101923831248562,8023,449-
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the approval rate for B1/B2 visas at Kolkata Consulate in India?
No approval rate is published for B1/B2 visas at Kolkata, or at any individual consulate. The State Department reports issuances by post but not refusals, so the percentages on this page are the worldwide rate for the visa class in each fiscal year. The issuance counts are specific to Kolkata.
What factors affect B1/B2 visa approval at Kolkata Consulate?
Factors include the completeness of your application, supporting documents, interview performance, and the consulate's workload. Common refusal reasons include missing documents, insufficient ties to your home country, or unclear travel purpose.
How can I improve my chances of getting a B1/B2 visa at Kolkata Consulate?
Prepare thoroughly for your interview, provide honest and complete information, and ensure all documents are in order. Review common mistakes and tips above, and consider professional guidance for complex cases.
Where does this consulate's visa approval data come from?
All data is sourced from the U.S. Department of State and official consulate reports. Statistics are updated regularly to reflect the latest available information.
Do Kolkata Consulate issuance numbers change over time?
Yes. Issuance volume moves with policy changes, global events, staffing at the post and application demand. The tables above show every fiscal year published so far, so the direction of travel is visible.
Can I attend my B1/B2 visa interview at a different consulate or in another country?
Yes, in many cases you can schedule your B1/B2 visa interview at a U.S. consulate in a different country (known as third-country processing). However, approval rates, wait times, and requirements may differ. Always check the specific consulate's policies and ensure you meet all eligibility criteria before applying in a different country.
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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: These are counts of visas issued, taken from the State Department’s monthly issuance tables. No approval rate is shown because refusals are not published per country or per post, and a rate cannot be calculated without them. Figures exclude cases under administrative processing and are subject to reporting delays.

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.

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