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F-1 Visa Approvals at Chennai Consulate

How many F-1 visas the Chennai 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: Chennai, 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.

06K11K17K23KVisas approvedFiscal yearFY2017: 7,494 approved7KFY17FY2018: 9,138 approved9KFY18FY2019: 10,145 approved10KFY19FY2020: 3,606 approved4KFY20FY2021: 14,761 approved15KFY21FY2022: 19,938 approved20KFY22FY2023: 22,520 approved23KFY23FY2024: 15,794 approved16KFY24FY2025: 7,794 approved8KFY25

7,794

FY2025

22,520

Peak (FY2023)

-50.7%

vs FY2024

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How each India consulate has changed

F-1 visas approved per fiscal year, by post. The share chart shows who is largest today; this shows who is rising.

MumbaiNew DelhiHyderabadChennaiKolkata
010K21K31K41KVisas approvedFiscal yearMumbai, FY2017: 13,218 approvedMumbai, FY2018: 15,142 approvedMumbai, FY2019: 14,843 approvedMumbai, FY2020: 4,199 approvedMumbai, FY2021: 20,425 approvedMumbai, FY2022: 24,882 approvedMumbai, FY2023: 35,583 approvedMumbai, FY2024: 23,945 approvedMumbai, FY2025: 8,398 approvedNew Delhi, FY2017: 6,413 approvedNew Delhi, FY2018: 7,244 approvedNew Delhi, FY2019: 7,925 approvedNew Delhi, FY2020: 2,313 approvedNew Delhi, FY2021: 26,535 approvedNew Delhi, FY2022: 41,160 approvedNew Delhi, FY2023: 33,204 approvedNew Delhi, FY2024: 18,071 approvedNew Delhi, FY2025: 6,926 approvedHyderabad, FY2017: 4,221 approvedHyderabad, FY2018: 5,766 approvedHyderabad, FY2019: 5,303 approvedHyderabad, FY2020: 1,960 approvedHyderabad, FY2021: 10,563 approvedHyderabad, FY2022: 19,052 approvedHyderabad, FY2023: 32,654 approvedHyderabad, FY2024: 20,411 approvedHyderabad, FY2025: 12,156 approvedChennai, FY2017: 7,494 approvedChennai, FY2018: 9,138 approvedChennai, FY2019: 10,145 approvedChennai, FY2020: 3,606 approvedChennai, FY2021: 14,761 approvedChennai, FY2022: 19,938 approvedChennai, FY2023: 22,520 approvedChennai, FY2024: 15,794 approvedChennai, FY2025: 7,794 approvedKolkata, FY2017: 1,695 approvedKolkata, FY2018: 2,925 approvedKolkata, FY2019: 2,160 approvedKolkata, FY2020: 613 approvedKolkata, FY2021: 7,040 approvedKolkata, FY2022: 7,825 approvedKolkata, FY2023: 3,909 approvedKolkata, FY2024: 4,707 approvedKolkata, FY2025: 1,723 approvedFY17FY18FY19FY20FY21FY22FY23FY24FY25

When F-1 visas are approved in Chennai, India

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

450
131
148
445
759
5k
4k
1k
102
150
1k
2k
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

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-300355464375258384953559
Feb-75348117912967352165
Mar97625971336100195322119
Apr192220119-4241061,371411475
May1,3378577235-4924881,2351,313
Jun3,1192,7122,664-1,3076,2117,8473,5141,748
Jul2,3282,9684,081-6,6585,0775,4643,453293
Aug377899387983,5322,5501,436799430
Sep447164-19613681159153
Oct721162043821,10310670254-
Nov3045229416522,1261,9611,385603-
Dec5981,0211,7427201,6503,1203,1411,682-
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the approval rate for F-1 visas at Chennai Consulate in India?
No approval rate is published for F-1 visas at Chennai, 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 Chennai.
What factors affect F-1 visa approval at Chennai 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 F-1 visa at Chennai 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 Chennai 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 F-1 visa interview at a different consulate or in another country?
Yes, in many cases you can schedule your F-1 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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