B1/B2 Visitor Visa Appointment: Complete Guide
B1/B2 visitor visa appointment guide for India — who it's for, documents, OFC + interview scheduling, wait times, and getting an earlier date.
The B1/B2 is the US business/tourism visitor visa. Booking a B1/B2 appointment in India follows the standard path — DS-160, MRV fee, OFC biometrics, and a Consular interview — and B1/B2 calendars are among the busiest, so earlier slots are highly sought and require monitoring. AppointVisa is a US visa appointment assistance service for applicants in India, handled by a dedicated booking team. Customers pay a small pre-payment to start; it is refunded in full if AppointVisa does not secure a booking by the agreed deadline, and the balance is due only once the agreed appointment is secured. The advance is not refunded if the customer cancels after monitoring has started.
- B1/B2 covers business (B1) and tourism/visitor (B2) travel.
- Same two-appointment flow: OFC + Consular interview.
- B1/B2 demand is high, so earlier dates are competitive.
- AppointVisa specialises in B1/B2 bookings and books on your behalf, with a small refundable pre-payment.
Who needs a B1/B2
The B1/B2 is for temporary visits — business meetings (B1), tourism, visiting family, or medical treatment (B2). Many applicants apply for the combined B1/B2.
Documents and readiness
Have your passport, DS-160 confirmation, fee receipt and supporting documents ready. Readiness speeds everything up once an appointment is secured.
Getting an earlier B1/B2 date
Because B1/B2 volume is high, earlier slots vanish quickly. This is the category where continuous monitoring pays off the most.
Let our team work on your appointment
Submit your request. Our team watches availability and books on your behalf — you pay a small pre-payment (refunded if we don't book by the agreed deadline), and the balance only after we secure your appointment. Conditions are in our refund policy.
- U.S. Department of State — U.S. Visas
- U.S. Embassy & Consulates in India — Visas
- Official US visa scheduling portal for India
Written and reviewed by the AppointVisa team; last reviewed 3 Sept 2026. Official rules change — the sources above are authoritative. AppointVisa is an independent service, not affiliated with the US Government, Embassy or Consulates.
Frequently asked questions
Is B1/B2 one visa or two?
It's commonly issued as a combined B1/B2 visitor visa covering both business and tourism.
Can a family apply together?
Yes. Group and family requests are common; AppointVisa handles multi-applicant requests.
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