The U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo is sharing important information from the Federal Benefits Unit for beneficiaries of Social Security. If you receive Social Security benefits and live in Dominican Republic, you may need to contact the Embassy’s Federal Benefits Unit to continue receiving benefits. In addition to relying on beneficiaries (a retired person or family …
Read More» 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 questioning at ports of entry and in other encounters with immigration officials based on their skin color. Reports of disparate treatment of U.S. citizens by Dominican authorities are a matter of …
Read More» Location: All parts of the Dominican Republic Event: The National Hurricane Center has reported that heavy rainfall and life-threatening flash floods may continue today (September 20, 2022) throughout the Dominican Republic. The Dominican Republic Center of Emergency Operations indicates alert status for 27 provinces. The Embassy wil remain open, and in-person services at our Consular Agencies in Punta Cana and Puerto Plata will resume on Wednesday, September …
Read More» Location: All parts of the Dominican Republic Event: The National Hurricane Center has published updated watches and warnings for Hurricane Fiona. A Hurricane Watch is in effect for the coast of the Dominican Republic from Cabo Caucedo to Puerto Plata. A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for the north coast of the Dominican Republic from Cabo Frances Viejo westward to …
Read More» Location: All parts of the Dominican Republic Event: The National Hurricane Center has updated guidance regarding Hurricane Fiona which is expected to reach the Dominican Republic on Sunday, September 18. A Hurricane Warning has been issued for the coast of the Dominican Republic from Cabo Caucedo to Cabo Frances Viejo. A Hurricane Watch and Tropical Storm Warning have been issued for …
Read More» Location: All parts of the Dominican Republic Event: The National Hurricane Center has issued a Tropical Storm Watch due to Tropical Storm Fiona which is expected to reach the Dominican Republic on Sunday, September 18. The Dominican Republic Center of Emergency Operations has issued a green alert for the following provinces: Samaná, La Romana, La Altagracia, and María Trinidad Sánchez. Tropical storm conditions are expected within the warning areas …
Read More» 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 determined the multi-country outbreak of monkeypox is a Public Health Emergency of International Concern ( click here to view the WHO’s determination). Actions to Take: · Travelers should AVOID : o Close contact with sick people, including those with skin lesions or genital …
Read More» 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 leader of al-Qa’ida. Al- Zawahiri was one of the masterminds of the attacks against the United States on September 11, 2001, and had continued to urge his followers to attack …
Read More» The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the Hurricane Season which lasts through November 2022. Hurricane Season in the Atlantic begins June 1 and runs through November 30. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Climate Prediction Center expects the 2022 season to be above average for the seventh consecutive year. NOAA predicts that the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season will produce: · 14 to 21 …
Read More» 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 from COVID-19 before boarding a flight to the United States, is rescinded. Starting at 12:01 a.m. on June 12, 2022, the CDC will no longer require air travelers to show …
Read More» In connection with a revision of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) process methodology for determining COVID-19 Travel Health Notice (THN) levels, the Travel Advisory levels issued by the Department of State will no longer factor into be determined based on a country’s THN level, except due to extraordinary circumstances. The Travel Advisory level for the Dominican Republic remains unchanged. …
Read More» 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 are being deployed to prevent or respond to any emergency traffic accidents, drownings, alcohol poisoning and food poisoning that can be associated with heavy holiday travel and festivities around the …
Read More» 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 issued a Level 2 Travel Health Notice for the Dominican Republic, indicating a moderate level of COVID-19 in the country. Your risk of contracting COVID-19 and developing severe symptoms may be lower if you are …
Read More» After June 30, 2022, U.S. citizens will no longer be allowed to use their expired U.S. passport to return to the United States. The U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo can now accommodate routine and emergency passport issuance to support U.S. citizens’ travel needs without excessive wait times. To renew your passport, schedule an appointment with …
Read More» Dominican Republic – Level 3: Reconsider Travel Reconsider travel to 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 issued a Level 3 Travel Health Notice for the Dominican Republic, indicating a high level of COVID-19 in the country. Your risk of contracting COVID-19 and developing severe symptoms …
Read More» Do not travel to 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 issued a Level 4 Travel Health Notice for the Dominican Republic, indicating a very high level of COVID-19 in the country. Your risk of contracting COVID-19 and developing severe symptoms may be lower if you …
Read More» 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 is $135 dollars (7,830 Dominican pesos). For adults renewing their passports using Form DS-82, the new fee is $130 (7,540 Dominican pesos). For adults who must apply in person using …
Read More» 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 (CDC) will implement a one-day COVID-19 testing requirement for travelers over age two coming to the United States. Regardless of vaccination status or nationality, any individual coming to the United …
Read More» Location: Worldwide Event: On October 25, President Biden announced the United States will adopt a global air travel policy. This policy prioritizes public health, protecting U.S. citizens and residents as well as those who come to visit us. Effective November 8 all non-citizen, nonimmigrant (not a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, or traveling to …
Read More» Reconsider travel to 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 issued a Level 3 Travel Health Notice Level due to COVID-19, indicating a high level of COVID-19 in the Dominican Republic. Your risk of contracting COVID-19 and developing severe symptoms may be …
Read More» Location: Dominican Republic There is a Level 2 Travel Advisory recommending U.S. citizens exercise increased caution in the Dominican Republic due to COVID-19. The government of the Dominican Republic will be conducting an emergency drill on Wednesday, October 20. The simulated exercise will involve an earthquake with an epicenter in Santiago and a tsunami alert. More information is available …
Read More» Weather Alert – Tropical Storm Grace (August 14, 2021) Location: All parts of the Dominican Republic Event: The National Hurricane Center and the Dominican Republic Center of Emergency Operations have issued a Tropical Storm Watch for the Dominican Republic on the south coast from Punta Caucedo to Cabo Engano and on the north coast from Cabo Frances Viejo to Cabo Engano. A Tropical Storm Watch means that tropical storm conditions …
Read More» Location: All parts of the Dominican Republic Event: The National Hurricane Center has issued a Tropical Storm Warning for the Dominican Republic on the south coast from Punta Palenque eastward and on the north coast from the Haiti border eastward. The Dominican Republic Center of Emergency Operations has issued a red alert for the following provinces: La Altagracia, La Romana, Santo Domingo, San Pedro de Macoris, …
Read More» Location: All parts of the Dominican Republic Event: The National Hurricane Center has issued a Tropical Storm Warning for the Dominican Republic on the south coast from Punta Palenque eastward and on the north coast from Cabo Frances Viejo eastward. A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect on the north coast from Cabo Frances Viejo to the Haiti border. Potential Tropical …
Read More» Location: Southern coast of the Dominican Republic Event: The National Hurricane Center advises that as of Friday, July 2, Tropical Storm Elsa has been upgraded to a Hurricane. The National Hurricane Center has issued a Tropical Storm Warning for the southern coast of the Dominican Republic from Cabo Engano to the border with Haiti and a Hurricane Watch for the southern …
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On June 14, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a Notice of Temporary Suspension of Dogs Entering the United States from High-Risk Rabies Countries suspending the importation of dogs from countries classified by the CDC as high risk for dog rabies AND countries that are NOT at high risk if the dogs have been in high-risk countries during the previous 6 months. Eligible individuals can apply …
Read More» Reconsider travel to 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 issued a Level 3 Travel Health Notice for the Dominican Republic due to COVID-19, indicating a high level of COVID-19 in the country. Visit the Embassy’s COVID-19 page for more information on COVID-19 in the Dominican …
Read More» Location: Dominican Republic The following information has been updated on the Embassy Santo Domingo COVID-19 website: All travelers to the United States should continue to monitor the CDC website for testing and quarantine requirements , including state and local regulations related to travel. Beginning June 2 and until at least June 9, the government of the Dominican Republic has issued a revised curfew. Failure to follow the curfew, including for U.S. citizens, may result …
Read More» Location: Santo Domingo Event: U.S. citizens may directly return to the United States with certain expired U.S. passports. If you are overseas and your passport expired on or after January 1, 2020, you may be able to use your expired passport to return directly to the United States until December 31, 2021. You qualify for this exception if all the …
Read More» Do not travel to 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 issued a Level 4 Travel Health Notice for the Dominican Republic due to COVID-19, indicating a very high level of COVID-19 in the country. Visit the Embassy’s COVID-19 page for more information on COVID-19 in …
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Location: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic Message for U.S. Citizens: SAVE THE DATE – Virtual Town Hall on 3/30 for U.S. Citizens with Consul General William Swaney All U.S. citizens in the Dominican Republic are invited to participate in a virtual Town Hall live chat with U.S. Consul General William Swaney on Tuesday, March 30th at 3:00 p.m. Join …
Read More» Alert – U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo (March 2, 2021) Location: Dominican Republic The following information has been updated on the Embassy Santo Domingo COVID-19 website: All travelers to the United States should continue to monitor the CDC website for testing and quarantine requirements , including state and local regulations related to travel. Beginning March 3, the government of the Dominican Republic has issued a revised curfew nationwide. Failure to follow the curfew, including for …
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Effective January 26, 2021 all airline passengers to the United States ages two years and older must provide a negative COVID-19 test. The test must be viral (PCR or antigen) and taken within three calendar days of travel, to determine if the passenger has an active COVID-19 infection. The results must be presented to the …
Read More» Alert – U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo (January 26, 2021) Location: Dominican Republic The following information has been updated on the Embassy Santo Domingo COVID-19 website: All travelers to the United States should continue to monitor the CDC website for testing and quarantine requirements , including state and local regulations related to travel. Beginning January 27, the government of the Dominican Republic has issued a revised curfew nationwide. Failure to follow the curfew, including for …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo (January 20, 2021) Location: Dominican Republic The following health information has been updated on the Embassy Santo Domingo COVID-19 website: The U.S. Embassy has prepared a list of private testing providers in the Dominican Republic. Local service providers can administer a COVID-19 test, with results typically available within 72 hours. Please note the test must be a viral test (PCR …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo (January 18, 2021) Location: Dominican Republic The following health information has been updated on the Embassy Santo Domingo COVID-19 website: Effective January 26, all airline passengers to the United States ages two years and older must provide a negative COVID-19 viral test taken within three calendar days of travel. Alternatively, travelers to the U.S. may provide …
Read More» Alert – U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo (January 11, 2021) Location: Dominican Republic The following curfew information has been updated on the Embassy Santo Domingo COVID-19 website: The government of the Dominican Republic has extended the state of emergency and nationwide curfew. Failure to follow the curfew, including for U.S. citizens, may result in arrest and/or fines. Full details on the curfew can be found at https://presidencia.gob.do/ …
Read More» Location: Dominican Republic The following information has been updated on the Embassy Santo Domingo COVID-19 website: Until further notice, U.S. direct hire personnel are prohibited from accessing indoor public or business spaces where mask usage is not required, such as restaurants, bars, and nightclubs. Staff are also strongly encouraged to avoid any situations where social distancing is not possible. As noted …
Read More» Alert – U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo (January 8, 2021) Location: Dominican Republic The following information has been updated on the Embassy Santo Domingo COVID-19 website: Until further notice, U.S. direct hire personnel are prohibited from accessing indoor public or business spaces where mask usage is not required, such as restaurants, bars, and nightclubs. Staff are also strongly encouraged to avoid any situations …
Read More» Location: Dominican Republic The following information has been updated on the Embassy Santo Domingo COVID-19 website: From January 1 to January 10, 2021: Consumption in bars, restaurants, and other drinking establishments is prohibited Open air public spaces, including sports locations, are closed, except professional touraments performing without public attendance All public religious activities are suspended, without exception As noted previously: Beginning …
Read More» Location: Dominican Republic The following curfew information has been updated on the Embassy Santo Domingo COVID-19 website: Beginning December 31, the government of the Dominican Republic has issued a curfew nationwide. Failure to follow the curfew, including for U.S. citizens, may result in arrest and/or fines. Full details on the curfew can be found at https://presidencia.gob.do/ December 31: Curfew will begin at 7pm. …
Read More» Location: Dominican Republic The following information has been updated on the Embassy Santo Domingo COVID-19 website: On December 23, the Dominican government instituted restrictions on airports in Punta Cana, Santiago, and Santo Domingo permitting only ONE person to accompany travelers inside the airport for arrivals or departures. One additional person can accompany travelers by vehicle but will not be allowed access inside the …
Read More» Alert – U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo (December 15) Location: Dominican Republic The following information has been updated on the Embassy Santo Domingo COVID-19 website: Beginning December 16, the government of the Dominican Republic has issued a curfew for the National District and the provinces of Santo Domingo, Santiago, Duarte, La Vega, and Puerto Plata from Monday through Sunday from 7:00pm to 5:00am, with allowance for transit until …
Read More» Travel information and the travel advisory level for the Dominican Republic was updated on November 23 – be aware that: Dominican Republic Travel Advisory Level 3: Reconsider Travel Reconsider travel to the Dominican Republic due to health and safety measures and COVID-related conditions. Travelers should read the Department of State’s COVID-19 page before you plan any international travel. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has a Level 4 Travel Health Notice for the Dominican Republic due to …
Read More» You may drop your ballot in the ballot collection box in front of the Consular entrance, Monday through Thursday, from 8am until 3pm until the new deadline of October 15, 2020. Ballots submitted after this date may not be received in time to be counted. Embassy Santo Domingo will continue to send ballots received after October 15, 2020, but also encourages …
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Please note the Immigrant and Nonimmigrant Visa units remain closed for all routine visa services. The American Citizen Services Unit is currently providing limited in-person services due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Passports: Adult passport renewal applications may now be submitted by mail through DOMEX with full instructions on our Renew by Mail Page . Replacement emergency passports can also …
Read More» Location: Dominican Republic Event: The U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo is currently providing limited services due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The American Citizen Services Unit is currently providing limited in-person services due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Passport and other citizenship services are available as noted below. Passports: Adult passport renewal applications may now be submitted …
Read More» Absentee Voting Week is September 27-October 4 Be an Active Voter by taking the necessary steps to vote in the 2020 U.S. elections and participating in Absentee Voting Week! In some states voter registration and ballot request deadlines for the November 2020 are as early as October 5th. Whether you are a first-time voter or have …
Read More» Alert – U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo (September 15, 2020) Location: Dominican Republic Event: The U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo will no longer send weekly updates and will send updates only as new information becomes available. The latest information on COVID-19 can be found on our Embassy Santo Domingo COVID-19 website . There is a Level 4 Travel Advisory recommending U.S. citizens not travel to the Dominican Republic due …
Read More» Location: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic Message for U.S. Citizens: SAVE THE DATE – Virtual Town Hall on 9/16 for U.S. Citizens with Consul General William Swaney All U.S. citizens in the Dominican Republic are invited to participate in a virtual Town Hall live chat with U.S. Consul General William Swaney on Wednesday, September 16th at 3:00 p.m. Join …
Read More» Alert – U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo (August 31, 2020) Location: Dominican Republic Event: The U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo will no longer send weekly updates and will send updates only as new information becomes available. The latest information on COVID-19 can be found on our Embassy Santo Domingo COVID-19 website . There is a Level 4 Travel Advisory recommending U.S. citizens not travel to the Dominican Republic …
Read More» Alert – U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo (August 31, 2020) Location: Dominican Republic Event: The U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo will no longer send weekly updates and will send updates only as new information becomes available. The latest information on COVID-19 can be found on our Embassy Santo Domingo COVID-19 website . There is a Level 4 Travel Advisory recommending U.S. citizens not travel to the Dominican Republic due …
Read More» All U.S. citizens can receive their blank ballots electronically. Depending on the state in which you are eligible to vote, you may get your ballot by email, fax, or internet download. Returning Your Completed, Signed Ballot: Some states allow you to return your completed ballot electronically and others do not. If your state requires you to return …
Read More» Location: All parts of the Dominican Republic Event: The National Hurricane Center has issued a Tropical Storm Watch for the northern and eastern coasts of the Dominican Republic. Tropical Storm Laura is projected to pass near the Dominican Republic beginning late Saturday, August 22 and could bring significant rainfall and wind that may result in life-threatening flooding, flash flooding, mudslides and …
Read More» Location: Dominican Republic Event: The U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo will send an update at least once a week to ensure that all U.S. citizens in the Dominican Republic have the latest information on COVID-19. There is a Level 4 Travel Advisory recommending U.S. citizens not travel to the Dominican Republic due to health and safety measures and COVID-19-related conditions. While …
Read More» Alert – U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo (July 29, 2020) Location: Dominican Republic Event: The U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo will send an update at least once a week to ensure that all U.S. citizens in the Dominican Republic have the latest information on COVID-19. The following information has been updated on the Embassy Santo Domingo COVID-19 website: The Dominican Republic has 66,182 confirmed cases of …
Read More» Weather Alert – U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic (July 29,2020) Location: All parts of the Dominican Republic Event: The National Hurricane Weather Center has issued a Tropical Storm Warning for the northern, eastern and southeastern coasts of the Dominican Republic, and a Tropical Storm Watch for the southern and southwestern coasts of the Dominican Republic. Tropical Storm Isaias, also …
Read More» Alert – U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo (July 28, 2020) Location: Dominican Republic Event: The U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo will send an update at least once a week to ensure that all U.S. citizens in the Dominican Republic have the latest information on COVID-19. The following information has been updated on the Embassy Santo Domingo COVID-19 website : The Dominican Republic has 64,690 confirmed cases …
Read More» Alert – U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo (July 23, 2020) Location: Dominican Republic Event: The U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo will send an update at least once a week to ensure that all U.S. citizens in the Dominican Republic have the latest information on COVID-19. The following information has been updated on the Embassy Santo Domingo COVID-19 website: The Dominican Republic has 57,615 confirmed cases of …
Read More» Alert – U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo (July 20, 2020) Location: Dominican Republic Event: The U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo will send an update at least once a week to ensure that all U.S. citizens in the Dominican Republic have the latest information on COVID-19. The following information has been updated on the Embassy Santo Domingo COVID-19 website: The Dominican Republic has 53,956 confirmed cases of …
Read More» Location: Dominican Republic Event: The U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo will send an update at least once a week to ensure that all U.S. citizens in the Dominican Republic have the latest information on COVID-19. The following information has been updated on the Embassy Santo Domingo COVID-19 website: The Dominican Republic has 48,743 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 941 confirmed deaths. Actions to …
Read More» Alert – U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo (July 10, 2020) Location: Dominican Republic Event: The U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo will send an update at least once a week to ensure that all U.S. citizens in the Dominican Republic have the latest information on COVID-19. The following information has been updated on the Embassy Santo Domingo COVID-19 website: The Dominican Republic has 41,915 confirmed cases of …
Read More» Locations: Cities and towns throughout the Dominican Republic Event: Election Security Precaution The Dominican Republic will hold federal elections on Sunday, July 5, 2020. This could result in large crowds and/or protests, particularly near voting locations, and may disrupt traffic. Actions to Take: Avoid crowds and demonstrations. Monitor local media for updates. General Guidance: Notify friends and family …
Read More» Alert – U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo (July 2, 2020) Location: Dominican Republic Event: The U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo will send an update at least once a week to ensure that all U.S. citizens in the Dominican Republic have the latest information on COVID-19. The following information has been updated on the Embassy Santo Domingo COVID-19 website: The Dominican Republic has 34,197 confirmed cases of …
Read More» Celebrate democracy this 4th of July by taking the necessary steps to vote in the 2020 U.S. elections! In order to vote in the November 2020 elections, all overseas U.S. citizens need to have completed a Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) in 2020. Whether you are a first-time voter or have already received ballots and voted absentee in past elections, you must complete …
Read More» Alert – U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo (June 22, 2020) Location: Dominican Republic Event: The U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo will send an update at least once a week to ensure that all U.S. citizens in the Dominican Republic have the latest information on COVID-19. The following information has been updated on the Embassy Santo Domingo COVID-19 website: The Dominican Republic has 27,370 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and …
Read More» Alert – U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo (June 16, 2020) Location: Dominican Republic Event: The U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo will send an update at least once a week to ensure that all U.S. citizens in the Dominican Republic have the latest information on COVID-19. The following information has been updated on the Embassy Santo Domingo COVID-19 website: The Dominican Republic has 23,271 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and …
Read More» Alert – U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo (June 8, 2020) Location: Dominican Republic Event: The U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo will send an update at least once a week to ensure that all U.S. citizens in the Dominican Republic have the latest information on COVID-19. The following information has been updated on the Embassy Santo Domingo COVID-19 website: The Dominican Republic has 20,126 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 539 …
Read More» Alert – U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo (June 1, 2020) Location: Dominican Republic Event: The U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo will send an update at least once a week to ensure that all U.S. citizens in the Dominican Republic have the latest information on COVID-19. The following information has been updated on the Embassy Santo Domingo COVID-19 website: The Dominican Republic has 17,572 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 502 …
Read More» The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the Hurricane Season which lasts through November 2020. Hurricane Season in the Atlantic begins June 1 and runs through November 30. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Climate Prediction Center expects the 2020 season to be above average. NOAA predicts that the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season will produce: 13-19 named storms 6-10 expected hurricanes 3-6 expected …
Read More» Alert – U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo (May 18, 2020) Location: Dominican Republic Event: The U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo will send an update at least once a week to ensure that all U.S. citizens in the Dominican Republic have the latest information on COVID-19. The following information has been updated on the Embassy Santo Domingo COVID-19 website: The Dominican Republic has 12,725 confirmed cases of …
Read More» Alert – U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo (May 15, 2020) Location: Dominican Republic Event: The U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo will send an update at least once a week to ensure that all U.S. citizens in the Dominican Republic have the latest information on COVID-19. The following information has been updated on the Embassy Santo Domingo COVID-19 website: The Dominican Republic has 11,739 confirmed …
Read More» Alert – U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo (May 8, 2020) Location: Dominican Republic Event: The U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo will send an update at least once a week to ensure that all U.S. citizens in the Dominican Republic have the latest information on COVID-19. The following information has been updated on the Embassy Santo Domingo COVID-19 website: The Dominican Republic has 9,376 confirmed cases of …
Read More» Alert – U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo (May 1, 2020) Location: Dominican Republic Event: The U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo will send an update at least once a week to ensure that all U.S. citizens in the Dominican Republic have the latest information on COVID-19. The following information has been updated on the Embassy Santo Domingo COVID-19 website: Masks are required in all public spaces in …
Read More» Alert – U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo (April 20, 2020) Location: Dominican Republic Event: The U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo will send an update at least once a week to ensure that all U.S. citizens in the Dominican Republic have the latest information on COVID-19. The following information has been updated on the Embassy Santo Domingo COVID-19 website: The Dominican Republic has 4,964 confirmed cases of …
Read More» Alert – U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo (April 15, 2020) Location: Dominican Republic Event: The U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo will be sending a daily update to ensure that all U.S. citizens in the Dominican Republic have the latest information on COVID-19. On Thursday, April 16 Spirit Airlines is scheduled to operate one flight from Santo Domingo, Las Americas …
Read More» Alert – U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo (April 14, 2020) Location: Dominican Republic Event: The U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo will be sending a daily update to ensure that all U.S. citizens in the Dominican Republic have the latest information on COVID-19. As of April 13, 2020 the governement of the Dominican Republic has lifted the internal travel ban …
Read More» Alert – U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo (April 13, 2020) Location: Dominican Republic Event: The U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo will be sending a daily update to ensure that all U.S. citizens in the Dominican Republic have the latest information on COVID-19. U.S. citizens who live in the United States should arrange for immediate return home or be prepared …
Read More» Alert – U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo (April 8, 2020) Location: Dominican Republic Event: The U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo will be sending a daily update to ensure that all U.S. citizens in the Dominican Republic have the latest information on COVID-19. On April 4, Dominican authorities announced military checkpoints throughout the country to enforce curfews and …
Read More» Alert – U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo (April 8, 2020) Location: Dominican Republic Event: The U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo will be sending a daily update to ensure that all U.S. citizens in the Dominican Republic have the latest information on COVID-19. U.S. citizens who live in the United States should arrange for immediate return home or …
Read More» Alert – U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo (April 7, 2020) Location: Dominican Republic Event: Notice on governmental limitations on repatriation of remains. U.S. citizens and their families should note that due to the risks of COVID-19 as quarantinable, communicable disease , the Dominican government is currently only permitting cremated remains of COVID-19 victims to be repatriated to the United States. CDC guidance provides …
Read More» Alert – U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo (April 2, 2020) Location: Dominican Republic Event: The U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo will be sending a daily update to ensure that all U.S. citizens in the Dominican Republic have the latest information on COVID-19. On April 2, the President of the Dominican Republic extended the curfew for the entire territory of …
Read More» Alert – U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo (March 31, 2020) Location: Dominican Republic Event: The U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo will be sending a daily update to ensure that all U.S. citizens in the Dominican Republic have the latest information on COVID-19. The Dominican Republic has confirmed cases of COVID-19 throughout the country. U.S. citizens who live in the …
Read More» Alert – U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo (March 30, 2020) Location: Dominican Republic Event: The U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo will be sending a daily update to ensure that all U.S. citizens in the Dominican Republic have the latest information on COVID-19. The Dominican Republic has confirmed cases of COVID-19 throughout the country. U.S. citizens who live in the …
Read More» Alert – U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo (March 28, 2020) Location: Dominican Republic Event: Resources for Resident U.S. Citizens in the Dominican Republic U.S. citizens resident in the Dominican Republic should take a number of steps to prepare themselves during the COVID-19 pandemic. Ready.gov is a national public service campaign designed to educate and empower the American …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo (March 26, 2020) Location: Dominican Republic Event: New Curfew Hours, Flight Cancellations and COVID Preparedness On March 26, the President of the Dominican Republic extended the curfew hours for the entire territory of the Dominican Republic. Effective tomorrow, Friday, March 27, all traffic and movement of people is prohibited …
Read More» Alert – U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo (March 25, 2020) Location: Dominican Republic Event: Flight Cancellations and Reductions The U.S. Embassy has received reports that many U.S. citizens are experiencing flight cancellations. Flights are still available through Delta and JetBlue. Actions to Take: If you want to return to the United States, do so …
Read More» March 20, 2020. Curfew Alert – U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo (March 20, 2020) Location: Dominican Republic On March 20, the President of the Dominican Republic established a curfew for entire territory of the Dominican Republic. Effective today March 20, all traffic and movement of people is prohibited from 8 pm to 6am. The curfew will remain …
Read More» Location: Dominican Republic Event: Flight Cancellations and Hospital Shortages On March 19, 2020, the Department of State issued a Global Level 4 Health Advisory advising U.S. citizens to avoid all international travel due to the global impact of COVID-19. Given the unpredictable nature and global impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on travel, U.S. …
Read More» March 19, 2020. U.S. citizens and Legal Permanent Residents (LPRs) are authorized to leave the Dominican Republic during the 15-day state of emergency that started March 19, 2020 on carriers to the United States. However, each individual airline is determining those flights, the frequency and destination. Airlines are evaluating the situation on a daily basis. …
Read More» March 18, 2020. Health Alert – U.S. Embassy U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo (March 18, 2020) Location: Dominican Republic Event: Flight Cancellations and Hospital Shortages The President of the Dominican Republic announced a number of measures to slow the spread of COVID-19 on March 17. Effective at 6 am on March 19, the President has suspended arrival of incoming …
Read More» March 18, 2020 The Department of State has no higher priority than the safety and security of U.S. citizens overseas. The President of the Dominican Republic announced a number of measures to slow the spread of COVID-19 including that all incoming flights will be suspended and borders closed at 6am March 19, 2020 for 15 …
Read More» Location: Dominican Republic Event: On March 14, the Department of State authorized the departure from any diplomatic or consular post in the world of US personnel and family members who have been medically determined to be at higher risk of a poor outcome if exposed to COVID-19. The Peace Corps in the Dominican Republic decided on March …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo (March 14, 2020) Location: Dominican Republic Event: The government of The Dominican Republic has implemented enhanced screening and quarantine measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Travelers should be prepared for restrictions to be put into effect with little or no advance notice. Visit the website of The Dominican Ministry of Health for additional information on …
Read More» Locations: Government offices in Santo Domingo, and cities and towns throughout the Dominican Republic. Event: The recent suspension of municipal elections has resulted in protests that could continue up to the rescheduled elections on March 15th. Protests have occurred outside of the Junta Central Electoral in Santo Domingo, but major government buildings like Congress or …
Read More» Location: Cities and towns throughout the Dominican Republic Event: Election Security Precaution Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Dominican municipal elections scheduled for 16 Feb 2020 have been suspended. This could result in protests, particularly near voting locations. Actions to Take: Avoid voting areas. Monitor local media for updates. General Guidance: Avoid crowds and demonstrations. …
Read More» Location: Dominican Republic Event: As widely reported in the media, there is an ongoing outbreak of a novel (new) coronavirus first identified in Wuhan, China. At the time of this message there are no known cases in the Dominican Republic. The below links and general information are presented in order to help keep United States …
Read More» Location: Cities and towns throughout the Dominican Republic Event: Carnival Security Precaution U.S. citizens are advised to exercise caution and situational awareness during Carnival celebrations in the Dominican Republic during the month of February. Carnival culminates on or near the 27th of February, Dominican Independence Day. Expect significant travel congestion, road closures, and large …
Read More» Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic (January 7, 2020) Location: Dominican Republic Event: Heightened Middle East Tensions There is heightened tension in the Middle East that may result in security risks to U.S. citizens abroad. The Embassy will continue to review the security situation and will provide additional information as needed. Actions …
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Location: Dominican Republic, notably eastern areas including Punta Cana and Samana peninsula. Event: Tropical Storm Dorian is projected to affect the Dominican Republic beginning the afternoon of Wednesday, August 28th. This storm may bring significant rainfall and wind that may result in life-threatening flooding, flash flooding, and storm surge. Hispaniola-wide impacts are expected but the …
Read More» Location: All parts of the Dominican Republic Event: Tropical Storm Dorian is projected to affect the Dominican Republic beginning Wednesday, August 28th. This storm may bring significant rainfall and wind that may result in life-threatening flooding, flash flooding, and storm surge. Hispaniola-wide impacts are expected but the eastern and southern coast are likely to feel …
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Demonstration Alert – U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic Location: Areas surrounding the Palace of Congress, Supreme Court and other government buildings in Santo Domingo and within the Dominican Republic. Event: The Dominican Republic has entered the candidate selection stage for presidential elections, scheduled for May 17, 2020. During previous election cycles, large crowds of people have …
Read More» The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the Hurricane Season which lasts through November 2019. Hurricane Season in the Atlantic begins June 1 and runs through November 30. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Climate Prediction Center expects the 2019 season to be near normal. NOAA predicts that the 2019 Atlantic hurricane season will produce 9-15 named storms, of which 4-8 are …
Read More» In honor of the life and memory of former President George H.W. Bush the federal government of the United States of America, including the U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo, will be closed for normal business on Wednesday, December 5th, 2018. Emergency services for U.S. citizens, including emergency passport service for immediate travel, will be available. …
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