DOS Updates Global Visa Wait Times
September 26, 2025
On Sept. 17, 2025, the Department of State refreshed its list of global visa wait times.
Highlights
- Appointment Shifts: New appointment releases can shorten actual waits.
- Examples of petition-based visas:
- Beijing: <0.5 month wait
- Chennai: 1 month wait
- Guangzhou: 1 month wait
- Hyderabad: 3 months wait
- Mumbai: 1 month wait
- Shangai: <0.5 month wait
- The complete chart of global visa wait times can be found at travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/global-visa-wait-times.html
Source: Global Visa Wait Times