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Hyderabad vs Kolkata: U.S. visa interview wait
Updated: 5 Oct 2026 · Source: U.S. Department of State, global visa wait times · Unofficial
For Visitors (B1/B2), the average wait is longer in Hyderabad (11.5 months) than in Kolkata (6 months), a difference of about 165 days (updated 5 Oct 2026). An average is not a guarantee of an appointment.
| Visa type | Hyderabad | Kolkata |
|---|---|---|
| Visitors (B1/B2) | 11.5 months next: 12 months | 6 months next: 6.5 months |
| Students & exchange visitors (F, M, J) | next: 1.5 months | next: 2 months |
| Petition-Based Temporary Workers (H, L, O, P, Q) | next: 5.5 months | next: 1 month |
| Crew and Transit (C, D, C1/D) | next: Under 15 days | next: Not available |
- The first line is the average wait last month; "next" is the wait for the earliest open appointment.
- Waits change every month. Check the official page before you plan.
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