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American Citizen Services to Expand Outreach Services in the Dominican Republic
The American Citizen Services unit of the U. S. Embassy is pleased to announce an official visit to Bavaro on Tuesday, May 5 at the Amstar on Carretera KM2, Bavaro, from 12:30 to 3:30. U.S. citizens can make appointments for passport renewals, notarials, and other consular services normally only available in Santo Domingo. An official will also be there to answer questions about Social Security and other U.S. federal benefits. Unfortunately, we will not be able to accept first-time passport applications and applications for Consular Reports of Birth Abroad (CRBAs) during this visit. These must be applied for in Santo Domingo.
To renew your passport or to complete a notarial, you must schedule an appointment in advance by calling (809) 731-4468 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m, Monday-Thursday. For Federal Benefits appointments, call (809)731-4371 between 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m Monday-Thursday. Please schedule as soon as possible to ensure yourself an appointment.
The American Citizen Services unit is expanding its outreach program to include all corners of the Dominican Republic. We have regularly held events in Santiago for several years, and the Bavaro event is the first of several planned trips to other areas. We are currently planning a visit to Jarabacoa -- so watch for an upcoming announcement of that date. If you think your area of the country would benefit from an outreach visit, please email your suggestion to acssantodom@state.gov. We look forward to serving all of you!
To obtain complete information about the passport application process, please visit our passports page.