Other Visas

E3 visas (for Australian Citizens)
Using the MRV fee receipt number, schedule an appointment for B1/B2 visa category as E3 category is not given as an option on the VFS website

After scheduling an interview appointment, send an mail to HydCEA@state.gov with ‘E3 VISA’ in the subject line. Give your passport number/s, full name/s, date and time of interview appointment. The interview will then be conducted for E3 visa category.

Crew Members (C1/D)
C1/D visas are required for pilots, air hosts/hostesses, stewards, seamen or employees on board a ship or crew members traveling to the United States as passengers to join a vessel or aircraft.

When crew members are transiting for more than 29 days in the U.S. or U.S. waters, they need to apply for a B1/B2 visa. Crew applicants may apply for both a C1/D and a B1/B2 visa at the same time.

For C1/D visas, follow the nonimmigrant visa application process.

Trainee (H-3)
H-3 visas are for workers going to the U.S. to receive training in any field (other than medical education or training) where the proposed training is not available in the applicant's home country. It is not intended for employment in the U.S. Visit USCIS for more information or email support-india@ustraveldocs.com if you are unsure whether this category matches your purpose of travel. Bring your approved I-129 to the interview.

Media and Journalists (I)
I visas are for members of the press or media traveling to work in their field while in the U.S. Spouses and children of the principle applicant are also eligible for I visas.

Extraordinary Ability (O-1, O-2)
O-1 visa are for those with remarkable achievements in the sciences, arts, education, business, athletics, or the motion picture and television field. You can read more about this visa category here.

You will follow the nonimmigrant visa application process. Please bring a copy of your Form I-797, Notice of Action, or your I-129 petition receipt number to the interview.

Artists, Entertainers and Athletes (P-1, P-2, P-3)
Information on P visa qualifications is available here.

For scheduling P visa appointments, please email support-india@ustraveldocs.com with the subject line "P scheduling requested." Otherwise, you follow the nonimmigrant visa application process.

Please include the following information in the email:

Name and telephone number(s) of group leader and/or point of contact
Contracts for show venues
Contract between the petitioner and the beneficiaries
Publicity material for the event
Tax returns of the petitioner

Official and Diplomatic Travel (A, G, C visas)

Religious Worker (R-1, R-2)
R-1 visas are for pursuing paid religious work in the United States. You must have been a member of the same religious denomination as the non-profit religious organization in the U.S. that is sponsoring your petition for at least two years prior to your visa application.

Some short-term, unpaid religious activities may be pursued on a B1/B2 visa. Please email support-india@ustraveldocs.com if you have questions about the appropriate category.

For R visas, follow the nonimmigrant visa application process. You must present an approved DHS petition (Form I-129) at your interview.

V, Q and K Visas
You can read more about these visa categories here.

The U.S. Consulate General in Hyderabad does not process K-2, K-3 (Fiancé) visas as well as V-1 and V-2 nonimmigrant visas (visa categories for dependents / children of permanent residents) and immigrant visas. Please contact the U.S. Consulate General in Chennai athttp://chennai.usconsulate.gov/contact.html.

Questions? Other Visa Categories?
Please email: support-india@ustraveldocs.com or visit the U.S. Department of State website for a complete list of visas available to the United States.