News & Events

Weather Alert – Tropical Storm Fiona (September 16, 2022)

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 ...

By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 16 September, 2022 | Topics: Alert, News

Children under 14 do not need to be present at Interview

To better serve our immigrant visa applicants and maintain social distance, the Immigrant Visa Section suggests that applicants not bring children under the age of 14 to the interview unless specifically requested. The only time a child under age 14 must attend the interview is if he or she is the only applicant on the ...

By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 12 September, 2022 | Topics: Consular Affairs, News

Mail-in Passport Renewal

The American Citizen Services unit at the U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo now accepts ten-year passport renewal applications for eligible adults by mail. You can renew your passport at any Domex location today! You may renew your passport by mail if your ten-year passport is undamaged, issued when you were 16 years of age or ...

By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 5 September, 2022 | Topics: Consular Affairs, News

H-2 visas for temporary agricultural and non-agricultural workers

It is important to remember that an H-2 visa allows you to travel and work in the US exclusively with the company, position, and time established in your employment contract. It is your responsibility to always comply with the terms of the H-2 visa throughout your permitted stay and return to the Dominican Republic on ...

By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 29 August, 2022 | Topics: Consular Affairs, News

Exercise Caution when Using Dating Apps

Scammers know that millions of people use online dating apps and they are on the apps as well. They are experts at what they do and will seem genuine, caring, and believable, but they have hidden motives that can cause you harm and put you in dangerous situations. Tourists can often be targeted through location-based ...

By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 22 August, 2022 | Topics: Consular Affairs, News

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