U.S. Embassy in the
Dominican Republic

Last updated:  [01/26/2022] *** Effective December 6, 2021, all air travelers to the U.S. are required to present airlines with proof of a negative COVID-19…

Your visa your responsibility means that each individual has the responsibility to comply with the terms of their visa. For example, someone who travels on…

Due to COVID-19 related staffing shortages, and the continuing priority to keep immigrant visa applicants and their families safe and healthy, some immigrant visa interview…

The U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo wishes you a Happy and Prosperous New Year!  If you are a U.S. citizen, or will have U.S. citizen…

In order to better serve our Immigrant visa applicants, while keeping our social distance protocols in place, the Immigrant Visa Unit requires that all applicants…

How USAID helped communities secure the most important resource: water   Imagine you do not have direct access to water everyday and have to wait…

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…

Effective December 27, 2021, the passport security surcharge fee will increase by $20 dollars.  For minor passport applicants who use Form DS-11, the new fee…

The Immigration and Naturalization Act prohibits the issuance of a visa to a person who has entered into a marriage for the sole purpose of…

Effective December 6, 2021 all air travelers 2 years and older are required to show a negative pre-departure COVID-19 viral test taken the day before…

Avoid delays! Please make sure to bring all required documents to your citizenship services appointment. By following these tips, you could prevent your case from…

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic (3 December 2021) Location: Dominican Republic, countrywide Event: On December 6, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…

CDA Thomas Remarks at Civil Society Event for the Summit for Democracy Good morning distinguished ministers and legislators, representatives of Dominican Civil Society and the…

Learn how the United States Government, through USAID, is working to combat climate change and pollution. Brenda Silverio is the Social Media Specialist at USAID’s…

The Immigrant Visa Section in the U.S. Embassy would like to remind all of our visa applicants to bring with them to their interview their…

Moving Forward Together CDA Robert Thomas AMCHAM Thanksgiving Speech Good morning, everyone! It is an honor to join you all here today as we celebrate…

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…

If you have knowledge about visa or passport fraud, report it to the following email: fraude@state.gov. Your report will be 100% confidential. If possible, include…