What do I need to book a US visa appointment in India?

Your DS-160 confirmation number and your valid passport. Every traveler, children included, needs their own DS-160.

Where do I book the appointment?

On the US Visa Scheduling portal (usvisascheduling.com). You create an account, enter your DS-160 confirmation number, pay the fee and book your VAC and interview slots.

Does the VAC appointment come before the interview?

Yes. Your biometrics are taken at the VAC before the interview, so book the VAC slot first and then the interview date.

Is the OFC the same as the VAC?

You may see the term "OFC appointment" in searches. In this guide we use VAC, the term on the US Embassy India visa page.

What if I corrected my DS-160 after booking?

For appointments booked since 15 November 2023, bring both confirmation pages (original and corrected) to the VAC, or cancel and rebook with the new number.

How do I book my US visa appointment in India?

By Travitap · Updated October 31, 2026

Travi, the Travitap mascot, books an appointment on his laptop next to a desk calendar in a warm living room with patterned cushions and a cup of chai

To book your US visa appointment in India, you create an account on the appointment portal (US Visa Scheduling), add each applicant with their DS-160 confirmation number, pay the visa fee and book two slots: one at the Visa Application Center (VAC) and one for the interview. The VAC appointment comes before the interview. With Travitap, Travi fills out your DS-160 for you, so you reach this step without errors, easily and quickly.

What do I need before booking?

Keep these at hand before you open the appointment portal:

Your DS-160 confirmation number. It appears on the confirmation page once the form is submitted. Every traveler needs their own, children included.
Your valid passport.

No DS-160 yet? Here is how to fill out the DS-160 step by step. With Travi it is simpler: you chat with Travi and Travi fills it out for you.

How do I book my appointment, step by step?

On the appointment portal, the booking goes like this:

Create your account on US Visa Scheduling (usvisascheduling.com).
Enter the DS-160 confirmation number for each applicant.
Pay the visa fee (USD 185 for the B1/B2 tourist visa). You pay on the appointment portal, which shows you the payment methods available. For the amount in rupees, see how much the US visa fee is in India.
Book your two appointments: first the VAC, then the interview.

What is the VAC, and why two appointments?

The VAC is the Visa Application Center, where your biometrics are taken. It comes before your interview, so pick the VAC slot first and then the interview date.

You may also see people search for "OFC appointment". In this guide we use VAC, the term on the US Embassy India visa page.

Interviews take place in five cities: New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad and Kolkata. Choose the one that works best for you and check the available dates before you confirm.

What if I correct my DS-160 after booking?

For appointments booked since 15 November 2023, if you submit a corrected DS-160 after booking, you have two options: bring both confirmation pages (the original and the corrected one) to the VAC, or cancel and rebook with the new number.

To avoid that extra step, review every answer before the signature step at the end of the DS-160.

Who can help me with the appointment portal?

For questions about your account or your booking, the portal's support team answers at support-india@usvisascheduling.com.

Sources

We cite these pages as sources of information so you can check the details. Travitap is an independent app and is not affiliated with the US government, its embassy or its consulates. Consulted on 20 October 2026 (the pages did not load when we checked again on 31 October 2026).