Non-Immigrant Visas
Seamen Visas
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.
NIV Appointment Scheduling
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 link: (Schedule Visa Interview).
Applicants for the C-1/D seaman and transit visa 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
Please bring the following to your interview:
- your passport (valid at least another 6 months)
- any previous passports
- application fee receipt paid in Georgian Lari at TBC-Bank
- 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