If you\u2019re applying to Italy, be prepared for delays\u2014there are no open slots in Delhi, Bengaluru, or Hyderabad. The earliest slot in Ahmedabad is May 16, though past Schengen visa holders who have visited the zone at least once can access faster bookings. Embassies are already reporting jam-packed schedules and limited availability. As travellers rush to lock in their European plans, the biggest hurdle isn\u2019t the paperwork\u2014it\u2019s just getting in the door.<\/p>\n
The US visa processing time has been reduced by more than 75% over the past two years \u2014 with the average falling from 1000 days to a significantly more manageable 250 days across India by January. Spain has opened up slots in May across major cities, and applicants can expect a relatively short processing time of seven working days, according to BLS. „More than 1.2 million Indians have traveled to the United States year to date in 2024 \u2014 a 35% increase over the same period in 2023. At least six million Indians already have a nonimmigrant visa to visit the United States, and each day, the Mission issues thousands more.<\/p>\n
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