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Joint Statement on Haiti-Dominican Republic Private Sector Border Initiative

On March 17, the State Department met virtually with private sector representatives from Haiti and the Dominican Republic for a review of progress on joint initiatives which aim to contribute to a more prosperous future for both nations. The meeting was convened by Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Haiti, Canada, and the Caribbean ...
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By | 19 March, 2021 | Topics: News

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Ask the Consul – Passport Renewal by Mail

The American Citizen Services unit at Embassy Santo Domingo now accepts U.S. ten-year passport renewal applications for eligible adults.   You may renew your passport by mail if your ten-year passport is undamaged, issued when you were 16 years of age or older, issued within the last 15 years, and issued in your current name (or ...
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By | 15 March, 2021 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Emergency Services, U.S. Citizen Services, U.S. Passports | Tags:

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Limited services in the Immigrant Visa Unit

The Immigrant Visa Unit has resumed limited immigrant visa operations.  While the appointment availability remains restricted by public health conditions, the Immigrant Visa Unit is currently scheduling visa appointments on a very limited basis in the following categories: Adoptions: appointments for adopted children of U.S. Citizens Spouses, children and parents of U.S. Citizens Fiancées of ...
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By | 8 March, 2021 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Embassy, Immigrant Visas, Visas | Tags: , ,

Alert – U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo

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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By | 2 March, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens | Tags:

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Requesting an emergency appointment for urgent business travel

The U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo is providing limited visa processing as local conditions allow.  Routine tourist visa appointments remain suspended at this time, and only cases that meet the requirements for emergency processing or are eligible for interview waiver are being scheduled. If applicants have an urgent need for travel, they may request an ...
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By | 1 March, 2021 | Topics: Business, Consular Affairs, Embassy, Non Immigrant Visas, Travel & Tourism, Visas | Tags: , , , ,

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