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L2 Visa Approvals in India

How many L2 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.

07K14K21K28KVisas approvedFiscal yearFY2017: 14,122 approved14KFY17FY2018: 20,008 approved20KFY18FY2019: 18,716 approved19KFY19FY2020: 9,236 approved9KFY20FY2021: 6,030 approved6KFY21FY2022: 20,111 approved20KFY22FY2023: 28,446 approved28KFY23FY2024: 17,697 approved18KFY24FY2025: 20,440 approved20KFY25

20,440

FY2025

28,446

Peak (FY2023)

+15.5%

vs FY2024

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How India compares for L2 visas

Against every country that received a L2 visa in FY2025.

#1

of 154 countries

23,864

Approved in FY2025

31.0%

Of the world total

76,953

Issued worldwide

Fewest (154th)Most (1st)
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Which consulate in India approves the most

L2 visas issued at each post in FY2025, as a share of the 20,471 issued across India.

  • Chennai14,22369.5%
  • Hyderabad6,21530.4%
  • Kolkata310.2%
  • Mumbai10.0%
  • New Delhi10.0%

How each India consulate has changed

L2 visas approved per fiscal year, by post. The share chart shows who is largest today; this shows who is rising.

ChennaiHyderabadNew DelhiMumbaiKolkata
04K9K13K17KVisas approvedFiscal yearChennai, FY2017: 8,615 approvedChennai, FY2018: 12,274 approvedChennai, FY2019: 11,369 approvedChennai, FY2020: 5,685 approvedChennai, FY2021: 3,325 approvedChennai, FY2022: 12,721 approvedChennai, FY2023: 17,067 approvedChennai, FY2024: 12,188 approvedChennai, FY2025: 14,223 approvedHyderabad, FY2017: 1,672 approvedHyderabad, FY2018: 2,330 approvedHyderabad, FY2019: 1,840 approvedHyderabad, FY2020: 756 approvedHyderabad, FY2021: 324 approvedHyderabad, FY2022: 1,252 approvedHyderabad, FY2023: 1,955 approvedHyderabad, FY2024: 4,830 approvedHyderabad, FY2025: 6,215 approvedNew Delhi, FY2017: 1,489 approvedNew Delhi, FY2018: 2,259 approvedNew Delhi, FY2019: 2,707 approvedNew Delhi, FY2020: 1,287 approvedNew Delhi, FY2021: 1,604 approvedNew Delhi, FY2022: 3,878 approvedNew Delhi, FY2023: 4,748 approvedNew Delhi, FY2024: 515 approvedNew Delhi, FY2025: 1 approvedMumbai, FY2017: 1,970 approvedMumbai, FY2018: 2,457 approvedMumbai, FY2019: 2,009 approvedMumbai, FY2020: 1,216 approvedMumbai, FY2021: 613 approvedMumbai, FY2022: 1,576 approvedMumbai, FY2023: 4,207 approvedMumbai, FY2024: 133 approvedMumbai, FY2025: 1 approvedKolkata, FY2017: 376 approvedKolkata, FY2018: 688 approvedKolkata, FY2019: 791 approvedKolkata, FY2020: 292 approvedKolkata, FY2021: 164 approvedKolkata, FY2022: 684 approvedKolkata, FY2023: 469 approvedKolkata, FY2024: 31 approvedKolkata, FY2025: 0 approvedFY17FY18FY19FY20FY21FY22FY23FY24FY25
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When L2 visas are approved in India

Average approvals per calendar month across 4 complete years. Busiest month is Mar, quietest is Nov.

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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-1,8512,0072,215444-2,9681,3842,024
Feb-1,7891,8122,2121,1152,0173,2682,1052,236
Mar2,9802,0231,7581,1191,1283,1673,7342,0951,735
Apr1,8351,8521,38928312,3772,4962,3782,078
May2,2361,4951,65241-2,4963,2582,2141,754
Jun2,3152,1591,94163472,1181,9461,5362,215
Jul2,5422,5852,21894611,8981,8551,7763,118
Aug2,2502,8652,523545992,2392,2431,4101,663
Sep1,6941,6792,585-1,5363,0771,8412,2411,482
Oct1,6251,6522,0851441,1292,6821,7352,091-
Nov1,5711,7331,7451298233,1401,3391,695-
Dec1,7361,7902,061169-2,6759531,773-

Fiscal Year Visa Issuance

Fiscal YearVisas ApprovedChange on YearRelative to peak
FY202520,440▲15.5%
FY202417,697▼37.8%
FY202328,446▲41.4%
FY202220,111▲233.5%
FY20216,030▼34.7%
FY20209,236▼50.7%
FY201918,716▼6.5%
FY201820,008▲41.7%
FY201714,122—

Consulate-Specific Data

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the approval rate for L2 visas in India?
There is no published approval rate for L2 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 L2 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 L2 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 L2 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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