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C1/D Visa Approvals in India

How many C1/D visa applications U.S. Embassies and Consulates in India approved, by fiscal year and by post. Every visa issued is an approved application.

The State Department publishes issuance counts for this visa class but not refusals, so there is no approval rate to report and none is shown. Figures run from March 2017 to September 2025.

Visas approved per year: 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.

015K30K45K61KVisas approvedFiscal yearFY2017: 21,139 approved21KFY17FY2018: 36,733 approved37KFY18FY2019: 35,895 approved36KFY19FY2020: 18,005 approved18KFY20FY2021: 15,482 approved15KFY21FY2022: 30,155 approved30KFY22FY2023: 60,599 approved61KFY23FY2024: 51,710 approved52KFY24FY2025: 42,968 approved43KFY25

42,968

FY2025

60,599

Peak (FY2023)

-16.9%

vs FY2024

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How India compares for C1/D visas

Against every country that received a C1/D visa in FY2025.

#2

of 171 countries

45,065

Approved in FY2025

16.0%

Of the world total

281,135

Issued worldwide

Fewest (171th)Most (1st)
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Which consulate in India approves the most

C1/D visas issued at each post in FY2025, as a share of the 42,968 issued across India.

  • Mumbai22,98753.5%
  • New Delhi14,97834.9%
  • Chennai5,00011.6%
  • Hyderabad20.0%
  • Kolkata10.0%

How each India consulate has changed

C1/D visas approved per fiscal year, by post. The share chart shows who is largest today; this shows who is rising.

MumbaiNew DelhiChennaiKolkataHyderabad
012K23K35K46KVisas approvedFiscal yearMumbai, FY2017: 13,212 approvedMumbai, FY2018: 23,533 approvedMumbai, FY2019: 24,124 approvedMumbai, FY2020: 11,951 approvedMumbai, FY2021: 4,732 approvedMumbai, FY2022: 20,687 approvedMumbai, FY2023: 46,174 approvedMumbai, FY2024: 21,737 approvedMumbai, FY2025: 22,987 approvedNew Delhi, FY2017: 3,000 approvedNew Delhi, FY2018: 5,278 approvedNew Delhi, FY2019: 4,811 approvedNew Delhi, FY2020: 2,474 approvedNew Delhi, FY2021: 6,912 approvedNew Delhi, FY2022: 6,384 approvedNew Delhi, FY2023: 8,659 approvedNew Delhi, FY2024: 5,609 approvedNew Delhi, FY2025: 14,978 approvedChennai, FY2017: 3,331 approvedChennai, FY2018: 5,366 approvedChennai, FY2019: 4,600 approvedChennai, FY2020: 2,450 approvedChennai, FY2021: 2,667 approvedChennai, FY2022: 2,639 approvedChennai, FY2023: 5,723 approvedChennai, FY2024: 23,863 approvedChennai, FY2025: 5,000 approvedKolkata, FY2017: 1,352 approvedKolkata, FY2018: 2,254 approvedKolkata, FY2019: 2,116 approvedKolkata, FY2020: 1,008 approvedKolkata, FY2021: 1,016 approvedKolkata, FY2022: 395 approvedKolkata, FY2023: 6 approvedKolkata, FY2024: 329 approvedKolkata, FY2025: 1 approvedHyderabad, FY2017: 244 approvedHyderabad, FY2018: 302 approvedHyderabad, FY2019: 244 approvedHyderabad, FY2020: 122 approvedHyderabad, FY2021: 155 approvedHyderabad, FY2022: 50 approvedHyderabad, FY2023: 37 approvedHyderabad, FY2024: 172 approvedHyderabad, FY2025: 2 approvedFY17FY18FY19FY20FY21FY22FY23FY24FY25
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When C1/D visas are approved in India

Average approvals per calendar month across 4 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.

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Monthly Visa Issuance Data

Month201720182019202020212022202320242025
Jan-3,3153,7713,441971-4,1193,6904,598
Feb-3,1723,0583,0281,7692,2245,0704,0263,612
Mar3,2713,3153,1881,9962,3243,1655,7305,6923,852
Apr2,7833,0423,04631,7382,3914,9284,9493,660
May3,3313,0482,97139-2,3676,3563,0053,419
Jun3,0062,9012,59744533,0443,4243,0503,249
Jul3,3863,1213,088159222,7584,4394,8734,165
Aug3,0233,5983,181311,5043,1735,2805,5842,979
Sep2,9943,2543,255-3,7685,7155,3615,5313,179
Oct3,1393,4743,6228033,0965,9976,0924,408-
Nov3,4092,9653,2598762,0216,4204,4723,777-
Dec2,7282,6723,158898-5,9983,9324,167-

Fiscal Year Visa Issuance

Fiscal YearVisas ApprovedChange on YearRelative to peak
FY202542,968▼16.9%
FY202451,710▼14.7%
FY202360,599▲101.0%
FY202230,155▲94.8%
FY202115,482▼14.0%
FY202018,005▼49.8%
FY201935,895▼2.3%
FY201836,733▲73.8%
FY201721,139—

Consulate-Specific Data

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the approval rate for C1/D visas in India?
There is no published approval rate for C1/D visas. The State Department reports how many visas it issued but not how many it refused, and a rate needs both. This page shows the issuance counts that genuinely exist for India.
How many C1/D visas does India get?
The tables and charts above show issuances by U.S. fiscal year, which runs October to September, and where the data allows, by individual consulate. These counts come directly from the State Department's monthly issuance tables.
What factors affect C1/D 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 C1/D 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 data come from?
All figures are sourced from published U.S. Department of State statistics. We update them as new monthly and annual tables are released.

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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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