Georgian citizens can't yet enter the US visa-free — a tourism or business trip requires a B1/B2 nonimmigrant visa, which means an in-person interview at the US Embassy in Tbilisi. The process can take several weeks to a few months, so it needs to be planned before booking a flight.
📝 The basic steps
- Complete the DS-160 form online at travel.state.gov, with a photo upload
- Pay the consular application fee (MRV fee) — around $185, non-refundable even if the visa is denied
- Schedule the interview appointment through ka.usvisainfo.com
- Attend the interview in person at the US Embassy in Tbilisi
📄 Documents you'll need
- A passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the trip
- The DS-160 confirmation page and the interview appointment confirmation
- One recent photo (if the online upload didn't go through)
- Evidence of ties to Georgia — an employment letter, property documents or family circumstances
- Proof of financial means — a bank statement or similar
🎤 Interview tips
- Arrive well before your appointment time — the security check takes time, and phones and electronics aren't allowed inside
- Keep answers short, honest and confident — the officer decides on the spot
- Be ready to explain the purpose of the trip and your intent to return to Georgia
The $185 fee is non-refundable even on a denial — a new application means paying again. Always confirm current requirements and fees on travel.state.gov and the embassy's official Tbilisi page.
Heading to Europe instead? See the Schengen visa guide. For destinations that don't require a visa at all, see visa-free countries for Georgian citizens. Coverage matters either way — see the travel insurance guide.
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