What to Bring to Your US Visa OFC Appointment
A simple checklist of what to bring to your US visa OFC (biometrics) appointment in India, so you're not turned away or delayed.
For a US visa OFC (biometrics) appointment in India, applicants typically need their appointment confirmation, passport, a printed DS-160 confirmation page, and any documents specifically requested for their visa category. Requirements can vary slightly by category and change over time, so always confirm the current official checklist before travelling to your appointment. 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.
- Bring your appointment confirmation and passport at minimum.
- Print your DS-160 confirmation page with the barcode.
- Category-specific documents (like an I-20 for F1) are usually required too.
- Always confirm the current official checklist — requirements can change.
The essentials
- Appointment confirmation letter
- Valid passport (and old passports, if requested)
- Printed DS-160 confirmation page with barcode
- Passport-size photograph meeting the official specification, if not already uploaded
Category-specific documents
Depending on your visa category, you may need additional documents — an I-20 for F1 students, a petition approval notice for H1B, or an invitation letter for B1 business travel. Check the specific requirements for your category before your appointment.
Double-check before you go
Requirements can change, and being turned away or delayed over a missing document costs you time you can't easily get back. Confirm the current official checklist a day or two before your appointment.
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 19 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
Do I need printed documents, or can I show them on my phone?
Printed copies are generally expected for appointment confirmations and the DS-160 page. Check current official guidance to be sure.
What if I'm missing a document on the day?
Policies vary by case and location; contact the official helpline or check the scheduling platform's guidance in advance rather than risking it on the day.
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