The ACS Unit provides a wide range of services to U.S. Citizens visiting or residing in the Dominican Republic. Please use the links on the left 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 Federal Benefits services and applications for adults over 18 applying for their first passport are provided at the Consular Agencies in Punta Cana and Puerto Plata.For your convenience, we recommend that you use the Consular Agencies for services if they are closer to your geographical location.

For example, Puerto Plata provides services to Santiago, Sosua, Cabarete, Las Terrenas, Samana and any of the cities along the North Coast.

Punta Cana provides services to Bavaro, Higuey, Bayahibe, La Romana and any of the cities along the East Coast. The Agencies tend to have shorter wait times and be less crowded.

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If you would like to make an appointment at one of the Consular Agencies, please email Punta Cana Consular Agency or Puerto Plata Consular Agency.

If you experience technical difficulties or do not have access to internet, you may make your appointment by calling (809) 552-8990 for Punta Cana or calling telephone numbers (809) 586-8017, (809) 586-4204, (809) 586-8023 for Puerto Plata.

If you would like to make an appointment at the Consular Section in Santo Domingo, please click on the following link to our online appointment system.

The United States government has no higher responsibility than to serve and protect its citizens, including those who reside or are temporarily abroad.

We strive to render prompt, courteous, and efficient service to U.S. citizens, consistent with U. S. laws and regulations. In order to allow the ACS Unit to better help and serve you, please register with us at our Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) as soon as you have definite travel plans.

Any information you give us is completely confidential and will only be released when authorized by you to do so.

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Important Note: While in a foreign country, a U.S. citizen is subject to that country’s laws and regulations which sometimes differ significantly from those in the United States and may not afford the protections available to the individual under U.S. law.

We stand ready to assist citizens and their families within the limits of our authority in accordance with international law.  We work with local officials to ensure treatment consistent with internationally recognized standards of human rights and to ensure that U.S. citizens are afforded due process under local laws.

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