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Appointments & Locations

Schedule for Interview Appointments

The U.S. Embassy opens new interview appointments for tourist visas (B1/B2) every Wednesday at 8 a.m. The new appointments will occur within a time frame of two to three weeks. Those with existing appointments, may wish to reschedule to an earlier day: Apply for a U.S. Visa | Schedule My Appointment – Dominican Republic (English) (ustraveldocs.com). Demand for tourist visas is very high, and not everyone seeking a new appointment will get one. However, every Wednesday you will have the opportunity to try again. We may also open interview appointments outside of this regular schedule. For information on how to apply for a visa, including how to apply via the Interview Waiver Program, please visit U.S. Embassies website.

Security Information

Visiting the Embassy

All visitors to the Consular section, including all visa applicants and U.S. citizens, must enter the facilities via our dedicated consular entrance on República de Colombia Avenue.All visitors to the Embassy are required to undergo a security check. Electronic items, including cell phones, cameras, beepers, and pagers, are prohibited on the Embassy compound and should be secured elsewhere before entering the Embassy. The Embassy reserves the right to limit the entry of possessions and does not have the means to store these items.

Reasonable Accommodations

If you need reasonable accommodation for your appointment, we encourage you to request your accommodation immediately once you schedule your appointment. We make every effort to provide accommodations to persons with disabilities and medical conditions. Reasonable accommodations vary, depending on the situation and the person’s needs.
Examples of accommodations include, but are not limited to:

- If you require a private appointment due to a medical condition or disability, we may schedule an alternative time for you to come in for your interview.
- If you or your child has special needs that requires a private appointment in a quiet space without distractions, we may schedule an alternative time for you or your family to come in for your interview.
- If you are unable to speak, you may be allowed to respond to questions in an agreed-upon nonverbal manner such as using pen and paper.
- If you are deaf or hard of hearing, you may bring a sign language interpreter to translate during the interview if needed.
- If you have low vision, we may provide you with communications in large print.

If you are unable to provide fingerprints because of a medical condition, including birth defects, physical deformities, skin conditions, you may qualify for a fingerprint waiver for certain fingers.

Interview waivers are only granted in extreme situations, such as having a medical condition that requires flying in an air ambulance.

The waiting room of the Consular Section and its restroom is wheelchair-accessible.

Emergency Assistance

U.S. Citizens with Emergencies

Please call: (809) 567-7775

Outside of Office Hours, contact: (809) 567-7775

Outside of Dominican Republic: (809) 567-7775

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