Overview. Most applicants will be required to have an appointment at an Visa Application Center (VAC) prior to their appointment at the Consular Sections. Biometric information including fingerprints and digital photographs will be collected at the VAC.
Can I book only VAC appointment?
You can schedule an VAC appointment at any of the five centers; but applicants usually prefer to have both the VAC and personal interview appointment in the same city. Or you can call one of the call centers: Callers in India: Call +91 120 6602222 or +91 22 67209400.
What documents should I carry for VAC appointment?
Your appointment at the VAC should be quick and simple. You’ll need to present a passport valid for at least six months beyond your intended period of stay in the United States, your DS-160 (application) confirmation page and your appointment confirmation page.
What is the email address of US Embassy Hyderabad?
US Consulates in India – Email ID and Phone Numbers
| US Consulate/Embassy | |
|---|---|
| US Embassy New Delhi | [email protected] |
| US Consulate Hyderabad | [email protected] |
| US Consulate Chennai | [email protected] |
| US Consulate Kolkata | [email protected] |
How much time does VAC appointment take?
The entire process takes around 10 minutes. If you are arriving to your appointment by taxi, you may ask the driver to wait outside for your appointment.
How do I book a vac appointment?
To book an appointment, clients must complete the online web form on the VAC website in advance and wait for the VAC to confirm the appointment by email.
What should I wear to biometrics for visa?
It’s always better to wear formal dress during the interview with the officer. For biometric, you can wear casual but choose your dress sensibly adhering to the guidelines in photo specification given by the US consulate.
What is the difference between VAC and consular appointment?
Most applicants will be required to schedule an appointment at a Visa Application Center (VAC) before their U.S. visa interview at the U.S. Embassy/Consulate. A VAC appointment cannot be scheduled on the same day as the consular interview appointment. It must be scheduled at least one day in advance.
Are mobile phones allowed in Vac?
The VAC allows mobile phones inside. You will be scanned thoroughly and asked to display any metallic object on you, including keys, your wallet and even your belt, if you have one.
How do I write a letter to the U.S. Embassy?
Use “Dear Honorable Ambassador” if you are addressing the ambassador directly. If you don’t know the name or gender of the person to whom you’re writing, you can begin your letter “Dear Sir or Madam.” However, you should make every effort to address your letter to a specific person.
What is the U.S. Embassy email address?
[email protected]
Please email [email protected] for urgent CRBA requests. The U.S. Embassy is located on Shantipath in the Chanakyapuri area of New Delhi.
Is Mobile allowed in Vac Mumbai?
You can carry your cellphone at the center and while biometrics are done even just have to be on silent mode even small bags are allowed inside the center and even when biometrics are done the bag should not have any electronic gadgets ( mobile are allowed ) and other items as per the list on their website.
