U.S. Embassy in the
Dominican Republic

Santo Domingo, D.N. The United States Government through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), under its Clean Cities, Blue Ocean program, signed a memorandum…

If you would like to accelerate your immigrant visa (IV) interview due to emergency circumstances, you may request an expedited appointment.  First, please check ceac.state.gov,…

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Notification of Funding Opportunity U.S. EMBASSY SANTO DOMINGO PUBLIC AFFAIRS ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT INNOVATION FUND (AEIF) 2023 Announcement Type: Grant Funding Opportunity Title: Alumni…

On October 19, 2022, the Embassy began opening new interview appointments for tourist visas (B1/B2) every other Wednesday for two-week increments.  Please see the announcement…

In order to issue a U.S. passport to any minor child under the age of 16 (first time or renewal), U.S. law stipulates all parents…

Sham marriages, sadly, are a common type of immigration fraud.  A “sham marriage” is one that is entered for the sole purpose of circumventing the…

Should I bring the petitioner to my immigrant visa interview? It is not a requirement that the petitioner be present during the interview in any…

To be eligible for an interview waiver, children who are 13 years old or younger must: Have been born in the Dominican Republic and hold…

The Consular Section has different channels to provide the status of an immigrant visa case. The main and fastest channel is our Consular Electronic Application…

Santo Domingo, D.N.- The Chargé d’Affaires of the United States Embassy, Robert W. Thomas, together with the Minister of Culture, Milagros Germán, led a ceremony…

Avoid delays! Make sure you have all the required documents for your U.S. citizenship consular service. The following steps may prevent your case from requiring…

If you are a lawful permanent resident (LPR) who has been outside of the United States for less than a year, but your resident card…

We understand that applying for a travel visa to the United States can seem complicated.  Many people incorrectly believe that hiring a visa consultant is…

Agency will detain imports of raw sugar and sugar-based products produced by Central Romana Corporation Limited WASHINGTON — Effective November 23, 2022, U.S. Customs and…

Most applicants applying to renew their visa do not require an interview at the embassy by an embassy official. If qualified, these applicants complete a…

This message is to advise U.S. citizens that in recent months travelers to the Dominican Republic have reported being delayed, detained, or subject to heightened…

The Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy in the Dominican Republic has different official mechanisms for applicants to obtain general as well as specific information…

Ready to travel? We remind you to check the expiration date of your U.S. passport. It is recommended that you renew your passport six months…