Non-Immigrant Visas
Emergency Business Cases
Please be advised that beginning September 4, 2009 all non-immigrant visa applicants are required to pay the non-refundable application fee $131 at any branch of TBC Bank.
Please bring the following to any branch of TBC-Bank in Georgia during regular business hours:
• passport (must be valid at least another 6 months)
• non-refundable application fee $131 (equivalent to be paid in Georgian Lari (GeL))
Note: If you need a copy of your MRV receipt, please make a photocopy of it prior to coming to the Consular Section. We are not able to make copies of the receipts for visa applicants.
As of October 1, 2006, all visa applicants are required to complete the application forms DS-156 and DS-157 online, then print them and bring to the interview. Both forms can be found at: http://travel.state.gov/visa/frvi/forms/forms_1342.html
All non-immigrant visa applicants applying on or after March 1, 2008 will be required to schedule appointments for a visa interview online. Applicants may do so by visiting the following website: https://evisaforms.state.gov/default.asp?postcode=TBL&appcode=3
Once an appointment is scheduled, please report to the consular section of the American Embassy at the appointed date and time. Please bring the following to your interview:
- your passport (valid at least another 6 months)
- application fee receipt paid in Georgian Lari at TBC-Bank
- the completed visa applications DS-156 and DS-157
- 5 x 5cm, full face photograph stapled or glued to the application form
- any other supporting documents
The visa applicant is responsible for bringing any supporting documents to the interview. PLEASE DO NOT FAX THEM DIRECTLY TO THE CONSULAR SECTION.