About the U.S. Consulate General Kolkata
Kolkata handles a steady mix of B1/B2 visitors, F1 students and family-based travel from across eastern India. Because the post releases fewer slots than Mumbai or Chennai, even a single cancellation can be the difference between an early interview and a months-long wait. Continuous monitoring ensures those rare openings don't slip past you.
Consular district covered
Applicants residing in West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, Assam, Sikkim, and the North-Eastern states (Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura) are generally interviewed at the U.S. Consulate General Kolkata. The post is located at 5/1 Ho Chi Minh Sarani, Kolkata 700071.
Visa categories monitored in Kolkata
We track Kolkata appointment availability for the categories with the highest demand at this post:
- B1/B2 visa appointments
- F1 visa appointments
- H1B visa appointments
- H4 visa appointments
- J1 visa appointments
How US Visa Slot Alert helps Kolkata applicants
Once you tell us your consulate, visa category and acceptable date range, our system checks the official US visa scheduling pages as often as every 2 minutes, 24/7. The moment a matching Kolkata slot opens — whether a fresh release or a cancellation — we send you an email with the date and a link so you can log in and book before it's taken. We never ask for your embassy login credentials; you always book on the official portal yourself.
Frequently asked questions
- Which states are covered by the Kolkata consulate?
- Kolkata's consular district covers West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, Assam, Sikkim and the North-Eastern states including Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura.
- Do US visa slots open up at the Kolkata consulate?
- Yes. Kolkata releases fewer slots than the larger posts, but cancellations and new inventory do appear. Because openings are limited, automated email alerts are the most reliable way to catch one.
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Never miss a US visa slot again
We check the official scheduling system as fast as every 2 minutes and email you the moment a matching appointment opens — across all 5 consulates in India.