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O2 Visa Approvals in India

How many O2 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.

0155310464619Visas approvedFiscal yearFY2017: 244 approved244FY17FY2018: 315 approved315FY18FY2019: 117 approved117FY19FY2020: 43 approved43FY20FY2021: 23 approved23FY21FY2022: 232 approved232FY22FY2023: 528 approved528FY23FY2024: 619 approved619FY24FY2025: 480 approved480FY25

480

FY2025

619

Peak (FY2024)

-22.5%

vs FY2024

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How India compares for O2 visas

Against every country that received a O2 visa in FY2025.

#6

of 122 countries

501

Approved in FY2025

3.3%

Of the world total

15,343

Issued worldwide

Fewest (122th)Most (1st)
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Which consulate in India approves the most

O2 visas issued at each post in FY2025, as a share of the 480 issued across India.

  • Mumbai27557.3%
  • Chennai12325.6%
  • New Delhi449.2%
  • Hyderabad245.0%
  • Kolkata142.9%

How each India consulate has changed

O2 visas approved per fiscal year, by post. The share chart shows who is largest today; this shows who is rising.

MumbaiHyderabadChennaiNew DelhiKolkata
099197296394Visas approvedFiscal yearMumbai, FY2017: 90 approvedMumbai, FY2018: 147 approvedMumbai, FY2019: 15 approvedMumbai, FY2020: 35 approvedMumbai, FY2021: 10 approvedMumbai, FY2022: 160 approvedMumbai, FY2023: 288 approvedMumbai, FY2024: 394 approvedMumbai, FY2025: 275 approvedHyderabad, FY2017: 141 approvedHyderabad, FY2018: 119 approvedHyderabad, FY2019: 78 approvedHyderabad, FY2020: 1 approvedHyderabad, FY2021: 0 approvedHyderabad, FY2022: 8 approvedHyderabad, FY2023: 2 approvedHyderabad, FY2024: 68 approvedHyderabad, FY2025: 24 approvedChennai, FY2017: 10 approvedChennai, FY2018: 30 approvedChennai, FY2019: 7 approvedChennai, FY2020: 3 approvedChennai, FY2021: 1 approvedChennai, FY2022: 32 approvedChennai, FY2023: 75 approvedChennai, FY2024: 78 approvedChennai, FY2025: 123 approvedNew Delhi, FY2017: 3 approvedNew Delhi, FY2018: 13 approvedNew Delhi, FY2019: 14 approvedNew Delhi, FY2020: 2 approvedNew Delhi, FY2021: 11 approvedNew Delhi, FY2022: 29 approvedNew Delhi, FY2023: 149 approvedNew Delhi, FY2024: 76 approvedNew Delhi, FY2025: 44 approvedKolkata, FY2017: 0 approvedKolkata, FY2018: 6 approvedKolkata, FY2019: 3 approvedKolkata, FY2020: 2 approvedKolkata, FY2021: 1 approvedKolkata, FY2022: 3 approvedKolkata, FY2023: 14 approvedKolkata, FY2024: 3 approvedKolkata, FY2025: 14 approvedFY17FY18FY19FY20FY21FY22FY23FY24FY25
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When O2 visas are approved in India

Average approvals per calendar month across 4 complete years. Busiest month is May, quietest is Jan.

16
20
43
38
75
37
62
51
51
28
16
19
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.

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Monthly Visa Issuance Data

Month201720182019202020212022202320242025
Jan-21938173825
Feb-33559254421
Mar594323259665251
Apr53721--29434166
May2997--60786330
Jun3591--21853245
Jul65515-931729446
Aug714281-31557692
Sep41-1233749638
Oct-4511-61347-
Nov2412911912428-
Dec1442--63332-

Fiscal Year Visa Issuance

Fiscal YearVisas ApprovedChange on YearRelative to peak
FY2025480▼22.5%
FY2024619▲17.2%
FY2023528▲127.6%
FY2022232▲908.7%
FY202123▼46.5%
FY202043▼63.2%
FY2019117▼62.9%
FY2018315▲29.1%
FY2017244—

Consulate-Specific Data

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the approval rate for O2 visas in India?
There is no published approval rate for O2 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 O2 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 O2 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 O2 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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