U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo Notice of Funding Opportunity: Statement of Interest Funding Opportunity Title: Engaging with civil society organizations and local audiences to promote LGBTQI+ Rights and Inclusion Funding Opportunity Number: S-DR860-23-NOFO-0002 Deadline for Applications: June 30, 2023 CFDA Number: 19.040 – Public Diplomacy Programs Total Amount Available: US$10,000 PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The U.S. …
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 24 May, 2023 | Topics: Embassy, Featured Event, Public Affairs | Tags: notice of funding opportunities, Notice of Funding Opportunity
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Notification of Funding Opportunity U.S. EMBASSY SANTO DOMINGO PUBLIC AFFAIRS ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT INNOVATION FUND (AEIF) 2023 Announcement Type: Grant Funding Opportunity Title: Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2023 Funding Opportunity Number: S-DR860-23-NOFO-0001 Date Opened: January 27, 2023 Closing Date and Time for Submission of Application: February 28, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. (Santo Domingo time). Received proposals will …
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 26 January, 2023 | Topics: Embassy, Featured Event, Public Affairs | Tags: Notice of Funding Opportunity, notification of funding opportunities
Funding Opportunity Title: U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo – PAS Annual Program Statement Funding Opportunity Number: PAS- SANTO DOMINGO -FY23-01 CFDA Number: 19.040 – Public Diplomacy Programs Minimum for Each Award: $1,000.00 Maximum for Each Award: $150,000.00 This notice is subject to availability of funding PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of U.S. Embassy Santo …
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 27 October, 2022 | Topics: Embassy, Featured Event, Public Affairs | Tags: Notice of Funding Opportunity, Notification of Funding Opportunity
There is no discrimination in visa applications on the basis of race, gender, color, religion or sexual orientation. Every applicant, regardless of sexual orientation, must demonstrate they qualify for the visa and are going to use it in the correct manner. However, certain visa classes do require a legal marriage to demonstrate a qualifying relationship …
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 7 June, 2021 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Embassy, Visas | Tags: Ask the Consul, Visa interview, Visas
The office of the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) at the U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo has cooperated with various agencies of the Dominican Government since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic to support the public health system and the response to the health crisis. Since April 2020, Dr. Carmen Figueroa, …
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 17 May, 2021 | Topics: Embassy, Emergency Services, Featured Event, Government Offices, Health Issues, Public Affairs, U.S. & Dominican Republic, U.S. Agencies | Tags: Covid19, Security and Democracy
How long will it take to get an appointment? We do not have an exact timeline as every case is different. We are attempting to schedule as many interviews as we can while following Dominican, CDC, and State department guidelines on proper precautions and COVID-19 safety measures. We understand the frustration of applicants who have …
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 5 April, 2021 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Embassy, Immigrant Visas, Visas | Tags: Ask the Consul, Visas
The nonimmigrant visa unit of the US Embassy in Santo Domingo remains closed for routine visa services. Notwithstanding, in an effort to continue providing the Dominican public with as many services as circumstances permit, the Department of State is pleased to announce the following change to our nonimmigrant visa processing: Secretary Blinken, in consultation with …
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 29 March, 2021 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Embassy, Non Immigrant Visas, Travel & Tourism, Visas | Tags: Ask the Consul, Non-Immigrant Visa, Visa interview, Visas
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 U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 8 March, 2021 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Embassy, Immigrant Visas, Visas | Tags: Ask the Consul, Visa interview, Visas
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 U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 1 March, 2021 | Topics: Business, Consular Affairs, Embassy, Non Immigrant Visas, Travel & Tourism, Visas | Tags: Ask the Consul, Non-Immigrant Visa, Visa Application Center, Visa interview, Visas
Santo Domingo, DN The United States Government, through the United States Southern Command, donated eight Hamilton T1 ventilators, which, along with the two mobile hospitals donated in September 2020, increase the Dominican government’s ability to rapidly deploy medical personnel and equipment and to care for those in need of emergency assistance during disaster response operations …
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 16 February, 2021 | Topics: Embassy, Featured Event, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Dominican Republic | Tags: Covid19
The Embassy remains closed for all routine services. In order to open, we consider not only local 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 to check our website and social media …
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 8 February, 2021 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Embassy, U.S. & Dominican Republic, Visas | Tags: Ask the Consul
Effective January 26, 2021 all airline passengers to the United States ages two years and older must provide a negative COVID-19 test. The test must be viral (PCR or antigen) and taken within three calendar days of travel, to determine if the passenger has an active COVID-19 infection. The results must be presented to the …
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 1 February, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Embassy, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Travel & Tourism, U.S. & Dominican Republic | Tags: Ask the Consul, Citizen Security, Consular section, Covid19, U.S. Citizens
Santo Domingo, D.N.- As of January 20, 2021, Robert W. Thomas, who served as Deputy Chief of Mission since July 16, 2020, assumed the position of Charge d’Affaires of the United States Embassy in Santo Domingo. Mr. Thomas will remain in charge of the diplomatic mission until the appointment by the United States Government of a new Ambassador to the Dominican Republic. “The …
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 27 January, 2021 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Embassy, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Dominican Republic
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo (January 20, 2021) Location: Dominican Republic The following health information has been updated on the Embassy Santo Domingo COVID-19 website: The U.S. Embassy has prepared a list of private testing providers in the Dominican Republic. Local service providers can administer a COVID-19 test, with results typically available within 72 hours. Please note the test must be a viral test (PCR …
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 20 January, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Embassy, Health Issues, Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Agencies | Tags: Covid19
Santo Domingo, D.N.- The United States Embassy held a virtual event to bid farewell to its Ambassador Robin Bernstein, who will finish her mission as a diplomat in the country on January 20, 2021. The event, carried out in a live interview format, lasting approximately 90 minutes, was broadcast through the embassy’s social media accounts …
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 14 January, 2021 | Topics: Embassy, Exclude All, Former U.S. Ambassadors, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Dominican Republic | Tags: Ambassador Robin Bernstein
By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 14 January, 2021 | Topics: Embassy, Events, Exclude All, Former U.S. Ambassadors, Public Affairs, U.S. & Dominican Republic | Tags: Ambassador Robin Bernstein
Good afternoon to everyone here today as we gather for this American tradition of Thanksgiving. Being together this year to give thanks and be grateful, even if it is virtually, is a testament to the journey we have embarked on in 2020. It has been a rollercoaster of a year, and we have all faced struggles. But the …
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 25 November, 2020 | Topics: Agriculture, Art & Culture, Business, Commercial Opportunities, Education, Embassy, Exclude All, Former U.S. Ambassadors, Health Issues, Job Opportunities, Public Affairs, Speeches, U.S. & Dominican Republic | Tags: Ambassador Robin Bernstein
The consular section is still closed for routine services and we have not yet determined when we will resume normal operations. We are receiving many inquiries daily and many people are unsure of who to contact with their questions and issues. Before reaching out, please visit both the VAC website: https://www.ustraveldocs.com/do_es/index.html and our website: https://do.usembassy.gov/es/ for the …
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 23 November, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Embassy, Emergency Services, Family Immigration, Immigrant Visas, Non Immigrant Visas, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Ask the Consul, Consular section, U.S. Citizens, Visa Application Center, Visas
Starting November 12, 2020, the U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo will begin conducting a limited number of nonimmigrant visa interviews in the student and exchange visitor categories for Dominican citizens and residents. We will schedule interviews for applicants in the F and M visa categories with an approved I-20 or DS-2019 form, including immediate family members who qualify …
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 6 November, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Education, Embassy, News, Non Immigrant Visas, Study in the U.S., Visas
Santo Domingo, N.D.- The U.S. Embassy in the Dominican Republic and Instituto Cultural Dominico Americano (ICDA) will host the Election Night 2020 virtual event on Tuesday, November 3, with the aim of highlighting the democratic and cultural values of the United States. U.S. Ambassador to the Dominican Republic, Robin S. Bernstein, said, “We will virtually …
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 2 November, 2020 | Topics: Alumni, Art & Culture, Embassy, Exclude All, Former U.S. Ambassadors, History, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Dominican Republic | Tags: elections
The $13.6 million grant is made through the United States Department of Agriculture Santo Domingo, N.D.- The United States Embassy and the Ministry of Agriculture of the Dominican Republic signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen the country’s public and private capacities in Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS) through the implementation of the Trade …
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 29 October, 2020 | Topics: Agriculture, Commercial Affairs, Embassy, Exclude All, Former U.S. Ambassadors, News, Press Releases, Sections & Offices, U.S. & Dominican Republic
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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By castilloc1 | 1 September, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Embassy, Emergency Services, Health Issues, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Covid19
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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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 24 August, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Embassy, Fundamental Freedoms, Government Offices, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Public Affairs, U.S. Agencies, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Voting
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 3 August, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Embassy, Emergency Services, Immigrant Visas, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Non Immigrant Visas
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 …
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By castilloc1 | 29 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Embassy, Emergency Services, Health Issues, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Covid19
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 …
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By castilloc1 | 29 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Embassy, Emergency Services, Health Issues, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Covid19
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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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 28 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Embassy, Emergency Services, Health Issues, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Covid19
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 …
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By castilloc1 | 23 July, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Embassy, Emergency Services, Immigrant Visas, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Non Immigrant Visas
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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By castilloc1 | 20 July, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Embassy, Emergency Services, Immigrant Visas, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Non Immigrant Visas
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 …
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By castilloc1 | 6 July, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Embassy, Emergency Services, Immigrant Visas, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Non Immigrant Visas, Visas | Tags: Ask the Consul
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 …
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By castilloc1 | 29 June, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Embassy, Emergency Services, Immigrant Visas, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Non Immigrant Visas, Visas | Tags: Ask the Consul
The consular section is still closed for routine services and we have not yet determined when we will resume normal operations. We are receiving many inquiries daily and many people are unsure of who to contact with their questions and issues. Before reaching out, please visit both the VAC website: https://www.ustraveldocs.com/do_es/index.html and our website: https://do.usembassy.gov/es/ for the …
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 15 June, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Embassy, Immigrant Visas, Non Immigrant Visas, Visas | Tags: Ask the Consul
By: Mery Arcila Our highest priority abroad is to protect the lives and interests of U.S. citizens overseas, especially during times of crisis. Our consular officers and local staff serve American citizens during their most important moments – births, deaths, disasters, arrests, and all kinds of emergencies. They are usually the first to respond to …
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 20 May, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Embassy, Featured Event, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Covid19
USAID’s Read program has improved the reading skills of 200,000 students in more than 370 schools in targeted communities. By David Maher World Book Day is Thursday, April 23, 2020! We are excited to promote and support reading in the Dominican Republic. World Book Day is a celebration encouraging everyone to gain a renewed respect …
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 23 April, 2020 | Topics: Child and Family Matters, Education, Embassy, Exclude All, Former U.S. Ambassadors, History, Human Rights, Success Stories, U.S. & Dominican Republic, U.S. Agencies | Tags: USAID
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 14 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Embassy, Emergency Services, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Covid19
Information for visa applicants regarding novel coronavirus: As of Monday March 16, the United States Embassy in Santo Domingo is cancelling routine immigrant and nonimmigrant visa appointments. We will resume routine visa services as soon as possible but are unable to provide a specific date at this time. The MRV fee is valid and may …
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 13 March, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Embassy, News, Non Immigrant Visas, Visas
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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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 27 January, 2020 | Topics: Embassy, Government Offices, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Agencies | Tags: Voting
Ambassador Robin S. Bernstein “Opportunities and Challenges for Increasing Foreign Investment” Embajador Hotel Wednesday, November 27, 2019 Good afternoon. I am delighted to be here with you today, sharing in this tradition. Thanksgiving is the time when families and friends come together, as we are here today, to give thanks for all that has …
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 27 November, 2019 | Topics: Art & Culture, Business, Commercial Affairs, Commercial Opportunities, Education, Embassy, Exclude All, Former U.S. Ambassadors, News, Public Affairs, Speeches, U.S. & Dominican Republic, U.S. Agencies | Tags: Ambassador Robin Bernstein
U.S. Social Security Services Visit and Town Hall Santiago, Dominican Republic November 20th 2019 The U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo is pleased to announce that Representatives from the Regional Federal Benefits Unit will visit Santiago to offer services for beneficiaries or individuals with questions about U.S. Social Security and other federal benefits. We remind …
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 7 November, 2019 | Topics: Child and Family Matters, Embassy, Events, Government Offices, News, U.S. Agencies, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Social Security
Healthy/Sano – Age appropriate development – No performance enhancing drugs – Access to nutritional food – All medical treatments or supplements are explained and authorized – Proper medical care for injuries Protected/Asegurado – Parents and athletes are informed about options and chances for success …
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 31 October, 2019 | Topics: Child and Family Matters, Education, Embassy, Exclude All, Fact Sheets, Featured Event, Former U.S. Ambassadors, U.S. & Dominican Republic | Tags: Baseball, SAFE
By Ambassador Robin Bernstein One year ago, I embarked on one of the most magnificent journeys of my life. On my year anniversary as the U.S. Ambassador to the Dominican Republic – I can truly say I feel like I belong here. The friendly people, the rich culture, the beautiful places: the Dominican Republic has …
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 27 September, 2019 | Topics: Business, Commercial Affairs, Commercial Opportunities, Economic Affairs, Economic Issues, Education, Embassy, Emergency Services, Exclude All, Former U.S. Ambassadors, Gender Issues, Government Offices, Scholarships and Exchanges, Trade, U.S. & Dominican Republic, U.S. Agencies | Tags: Ambassador Robin Bernstein
By: Graham Swaney, Public Affairs Intern In her work at the U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo, local employee Francia Elias educates, advises, and supports American staff. She helps them perform at the highest level possible, grow as employees, and learn about the Dominican Republic. Francia has been working at the U.S. Embassy for 27 years …
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 22 August, 2019 | Topics: Embassy, Visas | Tags: Consular section
By Graham Swaney, Public Affairs Intern Every year the U.S. Embassy’s Public Affairs Section (PAS) awards upwards of 20 small grants and independently runs several cultural programs. The small grants program awards vary in size, but they all help to tell the story of the United States to Dominican audiences and build ties between the …
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 9 August, 2019 | Topics: Art & Culture, Culture, Embassy, Scholarships and Exchanges, U.S. & Dominican Republic | Tags: Cultural grants
By Graham Swaney, Public Diplomacy Intern The U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo hosted short environmental film Director/Journalist Marvin Del Cid and Marine Biologist Omar Shamir Reynoso to screen and discuss their documentary, “Cacu: Un Cambio por la Vida” (Cacu: A change for life in English). Del Cid and Reynoso were invited by the Agriculture and …
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 15 July, 2019 | Topics: Embassy, Environment, Events, News | Tags: Film, World Marine Turtle Day
The celebration honored great Latin legends of major league baseball, shared pastime of both countries Santo Domingo, D.N. – The United States Embassy in Santo Domingo celebrated the 243 anniversary of the independence of the United States at the Quisqueya Juan Marichal Stadium. The event was presided by Ambassador Robin Bernstein, and honored members of …
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 3 July, 2019 | Topics: Embassy, Events, History, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Dominican Republic | Tags: United States Independence Day
¡Buenas noches! Estoy muy feliz de estar aquí hoy para hablar de un tema muy importante: el importante papel de las mujeres en el desarrollo de una sociedad prospera. Como la segunda embajadora mujer de Estados Unidos en la Republica Dominicana, quiero ser una voz para mujeres. Yo se que juntos, estamos unidos y podemos hacer una diferencia …
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 15 March, 2019 | Topics: Embassy, Events, Exclude All, Former U.S. Ambassadors, Gender Issues, Public Affairs, Speeches | Tags: International Women's Day, Mujer Destacada
In honor of the life and memory of former President George H.W. Bush the federal government of the United States of America, including the U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo, will be closed for normal business on Wednesday, December 5th, 2018. Emergency services for U.S. citizens, including emergency passport service for immediate travel, will be available. …
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By ramirezai | 3 December, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Embassy, Emergency Services, Exclude, Government Offices, News, Notification, Visas
The U.S. Embassy in the Dominican Republic and the Dominican Ministry of Foreign Affairs signed a bilateral work agreement to allow the families of diplomats from both countries to legally work in the host country’s local economy. The signing took place at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs headquarters, with Ambassador Robin Bernstein representing the United …
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 30 October, 2018 | Topics: Child and Family Matters, Embassy, News, Public Affairs, U.S. & Dominican Republic | Tags: Bilateral Work Agreement
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 28 September, 2018 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Embassy, Fundamental Freedoms, Messages for U.S. Citizens | Tags: Voting
Good evening. Gracias, gracias, muchas gracias a todos por acompañarnos esta noche. Es un verdadero placer darles la bienvenida a nuestro hogar. I want to start by thanking President Trump and the American people for the opportunity to be here with you this evening. It is a great honor to serve as the chief representative …
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 21 September, 2018 | Topics: Commercial Affairs, Embassy, Exclude All, Former U.S. Ambassadors, Press Releases, Public Affairs, Speeches, U.S. & Dominican Republic, Western Hemisphere | Tags: Ambassador Robin Bernstein
Learn about our new Ambassador in this introduction video.
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 29 August, 2018 | Topics: Embassy, Exclude All, Former U.S. Ambassadors, News, U.S. & Dominican Republic | Tags: Ambassador Robin Bernstein
Santo Domingo, D.N. – The U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo celebrated the 242nd anniversary of the United States’ Independence, in a reception headed by Chargé d’Affaires, a.i. Robert Copley and his wife Yanira Copley. The event began with the presentation of the flags by the Color Guard of the U.S. Embassy Marine Corps, followed by …
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 5 July, 2018 | Topics: Embassy, Events, News, Press Releases | Tags: United States Independence Day
Santo Domingo, DN- The Chargé d’Affaires a.i. of the United States Embassy in Santo Domingo, Robert Copley, hosted an International Women’s Day reception on March 8 where he recognized Soraya Checo de Álvarez as the Embassy’s 2018 “Mujer Destacada” (Notable Woman). Checo was selected for her hard work and valuable contributions in the comprehensive education …
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 9 March, 2018 | Topics: Embassy, Events, News, Press Releases | Tags: International Women's Day, Mujer Destacada
The Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo and the visa application centers are open and operating on a normal schedule. For up-to-date information on our services and operating status, please visit travel.state.gov.
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 21 January, 2018 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Embassy, Exclude All
The U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo will resume all normal Consular and USCIS operations on Friday, November 17. Any individuals whose Consular or USCIS appointment was impacted on Thursday, November 16 will be contacted to reschedule their appointment. For emergency rescheduling of your appointment, please contact santodomingovisas@state.gov .
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 16 November, 2017 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Embassy | Tags: Consular section
As a precautionary measure, the U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo has temporarily suspended all consular operations as of 9:45 a.m. on Thursday, November 16 due to the detection of an unknown substance in the Consular section. The U.S. Embassy is in contact with Dominican authorities and is evaluating the substance. Any individuals who miss Consular or …
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 16 November, 2017 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Embassy, News | Tags: Consular section
Santo Domingo, DN – The U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo will return to normal operations on Friday, September 22, 2017, after closing for routine consular services on September 21, 2017 due to weather conditions caused by Hurricane Maria. Previously scheduled consular services, and all other services offered by the Embassy, will be carried out normally. …
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 21 September, 2017 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Embassy, News | Tags: Hurricane Maria
Santo Domingo, DN – For the safety and security of our staff and visitors during weather conditions due to Hurricane Maria, the U.S. Embassy Consular Section in Santo Domingo will be closed for routine consular (nonimmigrant, immigrant, and non-emergency American citizen) services on September 21, 2017. Those with scheduled appointments for September 21, 2017 will be …
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 20 September, 2017 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Embassy, Emergency Services, News, Press Releases | Tags: Hurricane Maria
Santo Domingo, D.N.- The U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo extends its condolences to all those who lost loved ones and to the communities affected by the Hurricane Irma. Our embassies in The Bahamas, the Dominican Republic, Haiti, and Barbados – as well as the U.S. Consulate General in Curacao – are open. However, as many staff …
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 11 September, 2017 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Embassy, News, Non Immigrant Visas, Press Releases | Tags: Hurricane Irma
Santo Domingo, D.N.– The U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo held a reception to celebrate the 241st United States Independence Day. The event was hosted by Chargé d’Affaires, a.i. Patrick Dunn and his wife Meltem Ercan-Dunn. The event began with the color guard Infantry Corps of the Embassy Marines, followed by the national anthems of both …
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 6 July, 2017 | Topics: Embassy, Events, News, Press Releases | Tags: Reception, United States Independence Day
The visit is part of their Latin American tour that includes Chile, Haiti, Mexico and Panama Santo Domingo, D.N.– The Embassy of the United States of America in Santo Domingo, in collaboration with the State Department’s American Music Abroad (AMA) program, organized a tour of the American pop band with Afro-Latin influences Karikatura through two …
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 18 April, 2017 | Topics: Art & Culture, Culture, Embassy, Events, News, Press Releases | Tags: American Music Abroad, Karikatura, Music
