Visas to the U.S.
The Mumbai Consular District
A citizen of a foreign country, wishing to enter the U.S., generally must first obtain a visa, either a nonimmigrant visa for temporary stay, or an immigrant visa for permanent residence. The type of visa one must have is defined by immigration law, and relates to the purpose of the travel.
Applicants should apply at the consular office responsible for the consular district in which they live. The Mumbai Consular District includes the states of Maharashtra, Chhatisgarh, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Goa, Daman & Diu, Dadra, and Nagar Haveli.
For Non Immigrant Visas –
A nonimmigrant visa is most frequently a tourist, business, student, or specialty worker visa that will permit the applicant to stay for a particular period of time in the United States to accomplish a specific purpose. Non-immigrant visas are for people with permanent residence outside the U.S. but wish to be in the U.S. on a temporary basis - for tourism, business, temporary/specialty work, study, or medical treatment.
For inquiries, call 022 6654 7600, send a fax to 022 2363 0350, or email mumbainiv@state.gov using the subject line "Request for specific information."
For Immigrant Visas –
An immigrant visa is for a person who intends to live permanently in the U.S.
Those who wish to enter the United States (U.S.) to reside there permanently, whether or not they plan to seek employment, must obtain an immigrant visa.
For inquiries, call 022 2363 7407, send a fax to 022 2363 0350, or email mumbaiiv@state.gov.