WARDEN MESSAGES

Warden Message
American Embassy Tbilisi
September 1, 2004

The U.S. Embassy has received word that the border crossing along the Georgian Military Highway between Russia and Georgia has apparently been closed by Russian authorities due to the unrest in Northern Ossetia. American citizens planning to travel from Georgia to Russia via the military highway should contact local Georgian authorities to determine if the border has reopened.

The Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy is located at 25 Atoneli Street, Tbilisi 380026. We can be reached by telephone at: 995-32-98-99-67 ext. 4500, fax number: 995-32-92-29-53, or e-mail: tbilisivisa@state.gov. Additional information can be found at the Embassy's website: http://georgia.usembassy.gov. Hours for American Citizens Services are Monday through Friday, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. excepting American and Georgian holidays.