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 …
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The U.S. Mission to Santo Domingo understands that many visa applicants have paid the visa application processing fee and are still waiting to schedule a visa appointment. The United States Embassy in Santo Domingo remains unable to resume routine immigrant and nonimmigrant visa services at this time. We remain closed for all routine visa services, …
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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 …
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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 us through this link: statedept.zoomgov.com/j/1617800690 Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo has continued to support thousands of …
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A child born abroad to a U.S. citizen parent or parents may acquire U.S. citizenship at birth if certain requirements are met under the U.S. Immigration and Nationality Act. A Consular Report of Birth Abroad of a Citizen of the United States (CRBA) documents that the child is a U.S. citizen. The first step to …
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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 …
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While the Embassy remains closed for routine visa services, the U.S. Department of State has expanded the criteria for interview waiver eligible cases. The visa interview requirement is now waived for applicants who were previously issued a non-immigrant visa in the same classification within 24 months of that visa’s expiration from now through December 31, …
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 …
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The Regional Federal Benefits Unit (FBU) at Embassy Santo Domingo provides various services to U.S. citizens abroad. FBU assists U.S. citizens and foreign nationals who have inquiries about or receive benefits from the Social Security Administration, Railroad Retirement Board, Office of Personnel Management, and the Department of Veterans Affairs. The team located at the American …
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The American Citizen Services unit at Embassy Santo Domingo will begin accepting U.S. ten-year passport renewal applications for eligible adults starting August 10. You may renew your passport by mail if your ten-year passport is undamaged, issued when you were 16 years of age of older, issued within the last 15 years, and issued in …
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Hurricane Season in the Atlantic runs through November 30. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Climate Prediction Center expects the 2020 season to be above average. As we have entered peak hurricane season, we believe you must be prepared in case a disaster occurs or you have an emergency. For the Embassy of the …
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 …
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Celebrate democracy 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 an …
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 …
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On June 22, the President signed a Proclamation which extends the previous Presidential Proclamation 10014 and suspends the entry of certain international visitors to the United States through December 31, 2020. This proclamation applies to visa applicants who are (a) outside the United States on June 24, 2020; (b) do not have a nonimmigrant visa that is valid on …
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The U.S. Embassy remains closed for all routine services, since to determine our opening we follow, not only local country regulations, but also recommendations from the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) and directly from the State Department. We do not have a specific date to open, but please continue visiting our official website …
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The American Citizen Services unit at Embassy Santo Domingo is currently only providing emergency services to American citizens in the Dominican Republic. If you are in need of a passport, please note that we are only processing emergency passport applications. In order to obtain this service, you must have an emergency need to travel. If …
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 …
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The Government of the Dominican Republic has allowed U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents to leave the Dominican Republic on ferry flights to the U.S. since the beginning of the pandemic. Lawful permanent residents (LPR) who stay outside of the United States for more than one year, or shorter trips where it is believed they …
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» 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 …
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By: Mery Arcila During the COVID-19 crisis, our priority is to keep you informed. We advise U.S. citizens who live abroad to arrange for immediate return to the United States, unless they are prepared to remain abroad for an indefinite period. In a time of crisis, we understand making decisions and knowing the steps to …
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» 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» 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 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» 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» 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» Routine Message – U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic (January 23, 2020) Location: Dominican Republic Event: Voting in the 2020 Elections from Overseas U.S. citizens residing abroad may vote in U.S. elections, and the Embassy can help! Registering to Vote and submitting a ballot is fast, easy, and can be done from anywhere in …
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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 …
Read More» Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic November 9, 2018 Event: Restriction on Travel to Haiti for USG Personnel U.S. Embassy in Port-au-Prince has announced it is restricting the routine travel of U.S. Government personnel to a 15 mile radius around the capital due to security concerns. Accordingly, U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo now …
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Your vote counts! Did you know that many U.S. elections for house and senate seats have been decided by a margin smaller than the number of ballots cast by absentee voters? Follow a few simple steps to make sure that you can vote in the 2018 U.S. elections: Request Your Ballot: Complete a new Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) . The FPCA is …
Read More» September 25, 2017 DR-4335-VI DR-4340-VI NR 006 FEMA NEWS DESK: 540-247-7974 News Release Important Safety Information for Hurricane Survivors in the U.S. Virgin Islands CROIX, Virgin Islands – The top priority of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and its federal partners is to support the government of the U.S. Virgin Islands and …
Read More» Emergency Message for U.S. Citizens- Hurricane Maria United States Embassy, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic September 20, 2017 This message is to advise U.S. citizens residing and traveling in the Dominican Republic that Hurricane Maria, currently a category 4 storm, is projected to affect the Dominican Republic beginning Wednesday. This storm may bring significant rainfall and …
Read More» Emergency Message for U.S. Citizens- Hurricane Maria United States Embassy, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic September 18, 2017 This message is to advise U.S. citizens residing and traveling in the Dominican Republic that Hurricane Maria, currently a category 1 storm, is projected to strengthen to category 4 and to affect the Dominican Republic. This storm may …
Read More» Santo Domingo, D.N.- On September 5, 2017, the Department of State authorized the voluntary departure of U.S government employees and their family members due to Hurricane Irma. The Department of State warns U.S. citizens to carefully reconsider travel to the Dominican Republic. The Embassy, including the Consular Agencies in Punta Cana and Puerto Plata, will …
Read More» United States Embassy, Santo Domingo, The Dominican Republic Emergency Message for U.S. Citizens-Assisted Departure Related to Hurricane Irma September 6, 2017 This message is to advise U.S. citizens residing and traveling in The Dominican Republic that Hurricane Irma, currently a category 5 storm, is projected to affect The Dominican Republic. On September 5, 2017 the Department of State approved Authorized Departure …
Read More» Emergency Message for U.S. Citizens United States Embassy, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic September 5, 2017 Hurricane Irma This message is to advise U.S. citizens residing and traveling in the Dominican Republic that Hurricane Irma, currently a category 5 storm, is projected to affect the Dominican Republic. This storm may bring significant rainfall and wind that …
Read More» The U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo reminds U.S. citizens in the Dominican Republic to remain vigilant during the hurricane season. At this time, Hurricane Irma is forecast to impact the entirety of the Dominican Republic to varying degrees with eastern and northern areas most heavily impacted, by Wednesday, September 6. This situation continues to develop. For …
Read More» U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo alerts U.S. citizens in the Dominican Republic that according to weather reports a meteorological tropical wave of rain and winds is approaching the Dominican Republic. Although environmental conditions are currently only marginally conducive for additional development, this weather system could become a tropical depression at any time during the next few …
Read More» 1. The State Department alerts U.S. citizens to possible risks of travel due to increased terrorist threats. Current information suggests that ISIL (aka Da’esh), al-Qa’ida, Boko Haram, and other terrorist groups continue to plan terrorist attacks in multiple regions. These attacks may employ a wide variety of tactics, using conventional and non-conventional weapons and targeting …
Read More» 1. The lone wolf attack in Sydney, Australia on December 15, 2014, resulting in the deaths of two hostages, is a reminder that U.S. citizens should be extra cautious, maintain a very high level of vigilance, and take appropriate steps to enhance their personal security. This Travel Alert expires on March 19, 2015. 2. An …
Read More» This message is to advise U.S. citizens traveling and residing in the Dominican Republic that demonstrations are expected to take place in Las Terrenas, Samaná Province, following a breakdown in discussions over electricity prices. Media reports indicate that organizers are calling for a demonstration on Wednesday, December 3, 2014, and every Wednesday thereafter. Previous demonstrations …
Read More» The U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo advises U.S. Citizens in the Dominican Republic that the Government of the Dominican Republic (GoDR) has issued a Green Alert for possible flash floods and landslides due to predicted heavy rain over the next 36 hours in the following provinces: San Pedro de Macoris, La Romana, La Altagracia (Punta …
Read More» The U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, informs U.S. citizens of a public health concern regarding the chikungunya virus. Chikungunya virus is a mosquito transmitted virus recently identified in Dominican Republic after spreading there from other Caribbean islands. Symptoms typically include fever and severe joint pain of the hands and feet that begin 3-7 …
Read More» Recent press reports and police statistics indicate a rise in armed robberies in various traffic intersections within the National District. These crimes generally take the form of two individuals on a motorcycle approaching stopped cars in busy intersections and robbing the occupants at gunpoint. Press reports also enumerate the intersections within the national district with …
Read More» Embassies and consulates are not polling places. The majority of states require voted ballots to reach local election officials by the close of polls on Tuesday, November 6. U.S. citizens who want to participate in the 2012 U.S. elections should already have returned their absentee ballots to their local election officials. U.S. embassies and consulates are not polling …
Read More» The U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo alerts all U.S. citizens that a hurricane watch is in effect for the south coast of the Dominican Republic from Isla Saona westward to the Haiti-Dominican Republic border. In addition, a tropical storm watch is in effect for the Northern coast of the Dominican Republic from the Haiti-Dominican Republic …
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