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Location: Countrywide Event:  The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 2 Travel Health Notice for  Monkeypox in Multiple Countries .  The World Health Organization has…

Individuals traveling to the United States or to other international destinations from the Dominican Republic should not travel with pork products due to the country’s…

On July 31, 2022, the United States conducted a precision counterterrorism strike in Afghanistan that killed Ayman al-Zawahiri, Osama bin Laden’s deputy and successor as…

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 that all…

Applying for a travel visa to the United States can seem complicated and difficult, and we understand that many people seek the services of immigration…

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC (Tier 2) The Government of the Dominican Republic does not fully meet the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking but is making…

Both countries issued a joint statement on cyber policy during a Digital Agenda 2030 implementation training.   Santo Domingo, D.N.-  The United States and Dominican…

An important notice to immigrant visa applicants: Please remember that it is essential to scan and upload all the required documents to the web portal…

The U.S. Embassy continues to gradually resume in-person interviews for nonimmigrant tourist visa (B1/B2) applicants in a limited manner as staffing resources allow. While at…

On May 24, 2021, as a result of COVID-19 delays, a measure was enacted permitting, under limited circumstances, the direct return of U.S. citizens overseas…

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…

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…

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…

  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…

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. DEPARTMENT OF STATE   U.S. EMBASSY SANTO DOMINGO  PUBLIC AFFAIRS SECTION   Annual Program Statement    Funding Opportunity Title: U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo – PAS Annual…

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…

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…