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F-1 Visa Approvals at New-delhi Consulate

How many F-1 visas the New-delhi 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: New-delhi, 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.

010K21K31K41KVisas approvedFiscal yearFY2017: 6,413 approved6KFY17FY2018: 7,244 approved7KFY18FY2019: 7,925 approved8KFY19FY2020: 2,313 approved2KFY20FY2021: 26,535 approved27KFY21FY2022: 41,160 approved41KFY22FY2023: 33,204 approved33KFY23FY2024: 18,071 approved18KFY24FY2025: 6,926 approved7KFY25

6,926

FY2025

41,160

Peak (FY2022)

-61.7%

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 New-delhi, India

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

413
270
226
1k
2k
6k
5k
2k
87
73
986
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-321348263594557471366140
Feb-9552562081,0601113312
Mar102629758375777162319
Apr272165142-6491,3773,72124388
May1,0914638261-4,2507142,318778
Jun2,2591,6532,06621,93312,7439,2365,8412,645
Jul1,8722,9032,540111,1568,0077,6843,717246
Aug6687921,0138875,8555,2653,470768448
Sep1495748-21910019931125
Oct5935883886443218327-
Nov2111932961,7372,5173,162664613-
Dec4635656613,4213,8634,2424,0951,495-
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the approval rate for F-1 visas at New-delhi Consulate in India?
No approval rate is published for F-1 visas at New-delhi, 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 New-delhi.
What factors affect F-1 visa approval at New-delhi 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 New-delhi 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 New-delhi 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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