US tourist visa (B1/B2) from India
DS-160 online, MRV fee payment and appointment through the official US visa portal.
Cost: USD 185 MRV fee for B visas (referential)
What you need
- Valid passport
- DS-160 confirmation page with barcode
- MRV fee payment (non-refundable)
- Digital photo that meets US requirements
Step by step
- Fill in the DS-160 on the Consular Electronic Application Center and save the barcode page
- Create an account on the visa appointment portal and enter your DS-160 number
- Pay the MRV fee
- Book your VAC and interview appointments
- Attend with your passport and DS-160 confirmation
Where to apply
US Embassy & Consulates in India: visas · in.usembassy.gov
Visa appointment service · ais.usvisa-info.com
DS-160 · ceac.state.gov
The app helps with
Tips to get it right the first time
- If you redo the DS-160, update the barcode in your appointment at least 3 business days before.
- The fee receipt expires 365 days after payment.
- Appointments are booked only online; the embassy does not take email requests.
Save the checklist in the app and tick items off as you gather them.
Reviewed on October 19, 2026 · source: in.usembassy.gov. Requirements and costs are for reference and may change without notice: confirm them with the official source before you go. We are not affiliated with any institution.