LGBTQI+ Community Immigration Information
The month of June is celebrated around the world as Pride Month and the U.S. Embassy stands with the LGBTQI+ community in the Dominican Republic…
I have an appointment in the U.S. Embassy but feel sick, should I reschedule?
The health and safety of both our personnel and those we serve is our priority. For this reason, if you have an appointment for a…
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo
Location: Countrywide Event: As of June 12, 2022, the CDC order requiring all persons to show a negative COVID-19 test result or documentation of recovery…
A Summit for All Americans
Brian A. Nichols Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs Numerous Dominican COVID-19 patients are alive today thanks to the work of Marizeth…
Ask the Consul: US Passport X Gender marker
The Department of State has reached another milestone in our work to better serve all U.S. citizens, regardless of their gender identity. You can select the…
U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo – PAS Annual Program Statement
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE U.S. EMBASSY SANTO DOMINGO PUBLIC AFFAIRS SECTION Annual Program Statement Funding Opportunity Title: U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo – PAS Annual…
Visa Inquiry Contact forms
Beginning July 01, 2022, the U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo will be transitioning to a new contact form for all visa inquiries. Our previous inbox…
I just renewed my US passport, why does it look different? Introducing the Next Generation Passport!
The new passport is a modernized U.S. passport book, which we started issuing in 2021. While our previous electronic passports are secure, the Next Generation…
Do I bring the petitioner to my interview at the Embassy?
As a reminder, the Immigrant Visa Unit at the U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo is interviewing ALL immigrant visa classes, for all relationships, including F2A…
VivenciasUSAenRD heads South
VivenciasUSAenRD heads South By Consul General, William Swaney I recently had the chance to visit the southwest and was again struck by the beauty of…
Hurricane season preparedness
As we once again approach the start of Hurricane season, the U.S. Embassy would like to share some preparedness tips relating to your safety and…
Come prepared to your notarial appointment in the Embassy
The American Citizen Services section of the U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo would like to remind you that if you bring documents to be notarized…
Embajada de los Estados Unidos conmemora 60 aniversario de cooperación con la República Dominicana a...
Santo Domingo, D.N.- La Embajada de los Estados Unidos celebró los 60 años de la Agencia de los Estados Unidos para el Desarrollo Internacional (USAID) en…
Online payment for U.S. passport renewal applications
U.S. citizen adults renewing their passports now have the ability to pay renewal fees online. Beginning Monday, April 25, 2022, U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo will…
What to do if your LPR card or ‘green card’ is Expired, Lost or Stolen?
Expired Cards: Residents who have a 10-year Permanent Resident card in their possession may board a U.S.-bound flight even if their card is expired. They…
Location of U.S. Consular Agencies in the Dominican Republic
The U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo operates Consular Agencies in Punta Cana and Puerto Plata. The U.S. Consular Agencies provide U.S. Citizen-focused services, which include…
Alert: Safety Operations During Easter Week Celebrations
Beginning Thursday, April 14, there will be increased presence of police, medical and safety personnel on main roads, highways, beaches, and other locations. These personnel…
Dominican Republic – Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Exercise increased caution in the Dominican Republic due to COVID-19. Read the Department of State’s COVID-19 page before you plan any international travel. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has…
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