U.S. Citizen Services

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the American Citizen Services Unit is providing limited services to U.S. citizens in the Dominican Republic.  If you need emergency assistance, contact us through email at SDOAmericans@state.gov or 809-567-7775.

Limited passport appointments are now available.  More information on passport services can be found here.

Notarial services will be offered by appointment only.  More information on notarial services can be found here.

Emergency passport appointments for citizens with immediate travel plans to the U.S remain available. Please send an email to SDOAmericans@state.gov to request an emergency appointment. A full list of requirements can be found here: https://do.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/passports/

For more information on COVID-19 and local regulations go to https://do.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ and enroll in the U.S. Department of State’s Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP).

Welcome to the U.S. Citizens Services (ACS) Unit of the U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo. The ACS Unit provides a wide range of services to U.S. Citizens visiting or residing in the Dominican Republic. Please use the links below to find further information on our services. Please note that many of our services require an advance appointment. All U.S. Citizen Services with the exception of adults over 18 applying for their first passport are provided at the Consular Agencies in Punta Cana and Puerto Plata. The U.S. Embassy and the Consular Agencies are closed on all Dominican and U.S. holidays.

Alerts and Messages

COVID-19 Information

See all Messages and Alerts for U.S. Visitors to Dominican Republic.