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Apply for a U.S. Visa
in Georgia
Apply for a Visa
On this page:
Overview
Please confirm whether or not you need to apply for a visa. You may not need to apply for a new U.S. visa if you already hold a valid U.S. visa or are a national of a Visa Waiver Program participating country.
Please make sure you identify your country of citizenship and the type of visa you are applying for correctly. Incorrect identification of this information will result cancellation of your appointment and you will not be able to schedule an appointment until the next available appointment date.
Notice to Non-Resident Applicants
You may apply for a nonimmigrant visa in any country where you are present; you do not need to be a citizen or resident. However, no matter where you apply you must demonstrate that you meet all requirements specific to the visa you are trying to obtain, including demonstrating sufficient ties outside of the United States.
Please be aware that:
- You must pay the nonimmigrant visa application fee in the country where you apply.
- You may not be able to bring an interpreter if you do not speak English or the local language where you are applying.
- If your visa class requires the submission of documents, you may be asked to provide certified translations into English or the local language.
- There is no guarantee that a visa will be issued. If refused, there is no refund of the application fee.
- Following your visa appointment, your application will be either issued or refused. If you do not establish eligibility for a visa, the consular officer may determine that the applicant should undergo further administrative processing to help establish your eligibility. There is no guarantee of the length of time it will take to complete that processing and return your passport.
- Once submitted, the nonimmigrant visa application and the application fee cannot be transferred to another embassy or consulate.
- Many embassies and consulates prioritize appointments for citizens and legal residents of the country in which they are located. There may be a longer appointment wait time for non-residents.
How to Apply
Step 1
For Nonimmigrant Visa applicants:
Determine your visa type by reading Common Nonimmigrant Visas. Each visa type explains the qualifications and application items. Choose the visa type that applies to your situation.
Be sure to also review the Visa Waiver Program. If your country participates in the Visa Waiver Program, you do not need to apply for a visa if you are traveling for business or pleasure and will only be staying in the Unites States for 90 days or less.
Step 2
Once you have determined the correct visa type, you must pay the visa fee. The visa fee page lists the visa types and correlating visa fee in US dollars and native currency.
To pay your visa fee, read the Bank and Payment Options page. This page explains how to make your visa fee payment. You must keep your receipt number to book your visa appointment.
Step 3
The next step is to complete the DS-160 form. Be sure to read the Guidelines for Completing the DS-160 Form carefully. All information must be correct and accurate. Once the form is submitted, you cannot make any changes. If you need assistance, please consult an immigration lawyer or translator. The call center cannot help you complete your DS-160. You will need your DS-160 number to book your appointment.
Step 4
You are almost ready to schedule your visa appointment!
Now you will need to create a profile in our system. Follow this link and click on New User.
Complete all fields and create a password. Once you are in the system, you will see your dashboard.
Click on Schedule Appointment on the left-hand side menu.
This will start the process for scheduling your appointment. You will need:
- Your passport number
- The receipt number from your Bank of Georgia receipt. (Click here if you need help finding this number.)
- The ten (10) digit barcode number from your DS-160 confirmation page
As you go through the process you will be able to select your visa type, enter personal data, add dependents, select your document delivery location, confirm visa payment and finally, schedule your appointment.
Step 5
Visit the U.S. Embassy on the date and time of your visa interview. Be sure to check the Schedule My Appointment page for the necessary documentation needed for your appointment.
Step 6
If your application is approved, your passport and visa will be delivered by one of the following options:
- Pickup services at the main TNT hub in Tbilisi - free of charge.
- Pickup services at all other TNT locations will require a premium service fee of 12 USD per applicant.
- Home/office delivery will require a premium service fee of 9 USD per applicant.
Details on passport delivery are available on this webpage.