US Visa Appointment Preparation Guide
Checklist before booking a US visa appointment in India: DS-160, passport validity, MRV fee and scheduling account, so you can book when a slot opens.
Before booking a US visa appointment in India, applicants should have four things ready: a completed DS-160 with its confirmation barcode, a passport valid for the required period, a paid MRV fee, and an active scheduling-platform profile. Being fully ready means an appointment can be secured and used the moment a slot opens. 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.
- Have your DS-160 confirmation barcode ready.
- Check passport validity well beyond your travel dates.
- Pay the MRV fee and confirm it's recognised.
- Keep your scheduling profile active so booking is instant.
1. DS-160 confirmation
Complete the DS-160 accurately and save the confirmation page with the barcode — you can't schedule without it.
2. Passport
Ensure your passport is valid for the required period beyond your intended stay, and that details match your DS-160 exactly.
3. MRV fee
Pay the visa application fee via an accepted method and confirm it's recognised before you expect calendar access.
4. Scheduling account
Keep your profile on the official platform active and accessible. AppointVisa never asks for your login in the public form — when our team connects with you, you share your scheduling-account access through a secure channel, and only then.
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 5 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
How long should my passport be valid?
Generally well beyond your intended period of stay. Check the current official requirement for your case.
Do you need my account password?
Never in the public request form. If account access is required later, our team uses a secure, appropriate process through your chosen channel.
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