WARDEN MESSAGES

Warden Message
American Embassy Tbilisi
July 14, 2004

Political tensions have increased significantly between the government authorities in Tbilisi and local authorities in Tskhinvali in South Ossetia. The U.S. Embassy advises that increased tensions could lead to hostilities. It recommends that Americans avoid travel to South Ossetia and maintain contact with the Embassy for the latest information on the security situation in South Ossetia before traveling in that region.

The Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy is located at 25 Atoneli Street, Tbilisi 380026. We can be reached by telephone number: 995-32-989967 ext. 4500, fax number: 995-32-922953, or e-mail: tbilisivisa@state.gov. Additional information can be found at the Embassy's website: http://georgia.usembassy.gov/consular.htm. Hours for American Citizens Services are Monday through Friday, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. excepting American and Georgian holidays.

For the latest Security information, Americans living and traveling abroad should regularly monitor the Department's Bureau of Consular Affairs Internet website at http://travel.state.gov, where the current Worldwide Cautions, Public Announcements, and Travel Warnings can be found. Up-to-date information on security can also be obtained by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll free in the U.S., or, for callers outside of the U.S. and Canada, a regular toll line at 1-317-472-2328. These numbers are available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays).