U.S. Embassy Tbilisi

Offering our deepest condolences to all those mourning the passing of Patriarch Ilia II - a champion of the Georgian Orthodox Church's ability to freely worship in the aftermath of the Soviet Union’s efforts to erase faith and suppress freedom. state.gov/releases/offic…

On the Death of Ilia II, Catholicos-Patriarch of the Georgian Orthodox Church state.gov/releases/offic…

State Department Expands Visa Bonds to Combat Illegal Overstay Rates state.gov/releases/offic…

We extend our deepest condolences on the passing of His Holiness, Catholicos-Patriarch of Georgia Ilia II. His life and tremendous legacy to his country will always be remembered. May he rest in peace.

Southeast Türkiye: The Travel Advisory for Southeast Türkiye has been raised to Level 4 - Do Not Travel. The Travel Advisory for Türkiye remains at Level 2 - Exercise Increased Caution. There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators for Türkiye. However, the area of increased risk in Southeast Türkiye was updated in the Travel Advisory to reflect changes to U.S. mission operations. There is no higher priority than the safety and security of American citizens for President Trump, Secretary of State Rubio, and the entire Department of State. On March 9, 2026, the Department of State ordered non-emergency U.S. government employees and U.S. government employee family members to leave Consulate General Adana out of an abundance of caution. Read the entire Travel Advisory: travel.state.gov/content/travel… // Güneydoğu Türkiye: Güneydoğu Türkiye için Seyahat Uyarı Düzeyi Seviye 4 - Seyahat Etmeyin statüsüne çıkarılmıştır. Türkiye için Seyahat Uyarıları ise Seviye 2 - İlave İhtiyat Gösterin düzeyinde kalmayı sürdürmektedir. Türkiye için uyarı düzeyi ya da risk göstergelerinde bir değişiklik olmamıştır. Ancak, Güneydoğu Türkiye’de artan risk bulunan bölge, ABD Temsilcilik faaliyetlerindeki yapılan değişiklikleri yansıtacak şekilde Seyahat Uyarısı’nda güncellenmiştir. Başkan Trump, Dışişleri Bakanı Rubio ve Dışişleri Bakanlığının en büyük önceliği Amerikan vatandaşlarının güvenliği ve emniyetidir. 9 Mart 2026'da Dışişleri Bakanlığı, acil görevli olmayan ABD hükümeti çalışanları ve aile mensuplarının Adana Konsolosluğundan tedbiren ayrılmaları talimatını vermiştir. Seyahat uyarısının tam metnine buradan ulaşabilirsiniz: travel.state.gov/content/travel…

The United States Condemns Iranian Drone Attack on the Republic of Azerbaijan state.gov/releases/offic…

Americans seeking to depart the Middle East should contact the State Department without delay. Departure Assistance Information: mytravel.state.gov/s/crisis-intake State Department Contact: +1-202-501-4444

Azerbaijan: The U.S. government cares about your safety and will continue to share up-to-the-minute information you need to make informed decisions about your safety. Around 12:00 p.m. local time on March 5, 2026, an unknown number of drones struck Azerbaijan’s Nakhchivan Autonomous Region exclave, hitting the Nakhchivan Airport terminal building and landing in the vicinity of a nearby school building, per the Azerbaijani government. U.S. government personnel are advised not to travel to the Nakhchivan region. U.S. citizens in Azerbaijan can also call the State Department at +1-202-501-4444 to receive departure information and assistance. Read more: az.usembassy.gov/security-alert…

“@StateDept is taking historic action to assist American citizens, who wish to depart the Middle East, return to the United States. In the past several days, over 9,000 American citizens have safely returned from the Middle East, including over 300 from Israel.” state.gov/releases/offic…

To all American citizens in the Middle East: your safety and security is our number one priority. Sign up to receive STEP alerts at step.state.gov. Get information at @TravelGov and you can call the department 24/7 at +1-202-501-4444.

🚨 Americans in the Middle East who need consular assistance can call the U.S. Department of State 24/7 at +1-202-501-4444.

We have no higher priority than the safety and security of Americans. Americans worldwide and especially in the Middle East should enroll at step.state.gov to receive the latest security alerts for their location, including any travel disruptions due to periodic airspace closures. Also follow our WhatsApp channel “U.S. Department of State – Security Updates for U.S. Citizens” and @TravelGov social media. Americans in the Middle East region who need consular assistance can call 24/7 at +1-202-501-4444 from overseas or +1-888-407-4747 from the U.S. and Canada.

Following the launch of U.S. combat operations in Iran, Americans worldwide and especially in the Middle East should follow the guidance in the latest security alerts issued by the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate.  They may experience travel disruptions due to periodic airspace closures.  The Department of State advises Americans worldwide to exercise increased caution.  Enroll at step.state.gov to receive the latest security alerts and follow the “U.S. Department of State - Security Updates for U.S. Citizens” channel on WhatsApp.  When planning travel, read carefully our Travel Advisory, country information, and any recent alerts at travel.state.gov/en/internation…. More info: travel.state.gov/en/internation…

If you are a business investor or startup founder interested in attending the SelectUSA Investment Summit, register to attend an information session to learn more about the initiative here: ge.usembassy.gov/join-the-infor… The Session will be held on March 6 at 13:00 pm. The SelectUSA Investment Summit is the leading event dedicated to promoting foreign direct investment in the United States, bringing together foreign investors with U.S. economic agencies and industry experts to accelerate investment plans. This year's Summit will be held on May 3-6 in Maryland.

Attention Georgian startups! Register to participate in U.S. Embassy Tbilisi's 2026 Select USA tech pitch competition on March 11 for a chance to win free admission to the Select USA Tech Summit! Register by March 3 for the pitch competition here: bit.ly/4rImDK0

How do you avoid an overstay? Check your Form I-94. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has a tool for travelers to check their admission status at I94.cbp.dhs.gov and clicking on the ‘View Compliance’ tab. Mark your “admit until” date on your calendar and depart the United States on or before that date.

What are the consequences of an overstay? The consequences of remaining in the United States beyond your authorized period of stay could include having your visa revoked and possible deportation. It also could include future visa ineligibility, potential bans on re-entry to the United States, and criminal prosecution.

WATCH: Secretary Rubio Delivers Remarks to the Munich Security Conference in Munich, Germany. twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…

What is an overstay? An overstay occurs when a person remains in the United States beyond the authorized date recorded on the Form I-94 (Arrival/Departure Form). Travelers can check their I-94 online on U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s website the CBP GO mobile app. This date is the legal limit of authorized stay – not the expiration date printed on the visa itself.