Phone Number: |
1-877-804-5402 |
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E-Mail: |
asktheconsul@usemb.gov.do
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Address: |
located in the sector of Arroyo Hondo. The address is Av. República de Colombia #57, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
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Working Hours: |
Monday through Thursdays from 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Fridays from 7:00 to 11:00am
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Best Contact Method: |
Call them. Although it will cost you $8.00 if calling from the US.
http://santodomingo.usembassy.gov/iv-contact-e.html
A free Email option for obtaining the same information:
Send an Email to:
SantoDomingoVisas@state.gov
Email Subject Line = Case Inquiry SDO#### (Insert your Case ##)
In Email Body include:
SDO###
Petitioner's Name and Date of Birth and any Email Address on File
Beneficiary's Name and Date of Birth and any Email Address on File |
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Approx Waiting Time for Interview After Consulate Recieves
NVC Package: |
2-4 months (normally)
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Issues Packet 3? |
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Packet 3 Contains: |
The Consular Section does not mail Packet 3 to applicants, only mail Packet 4 (appointment letter and medical letter). |
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Issues Packet 4? |
Yes |
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Packet 4 Contents (if known): |
The instructions on the website are nearly identical to the packet that is delivered to Dominican resident. Since the mailing service (INPOSDOM) is not very reliable, you should follow the instructions below and prepare for your upcoming interview before packet arrives.
For K1-K2 Visas
http://santodomingo.usembassy.gov/k1-k2_instructions.html
En Español:
http://spanish.santodomingo.usembassy.gov/k1-k2-appointment-package-s.html
For K3-K4 Visas
http://santodomingo.usembassy.gov/k3-k4_instructions-e.html
Marriage Visas (CR1/IR1)
http://santodomingo.usembassy.gov/iv-visa_appointment.html
http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/nvc/nvc_1335.html (NVC)
http://www.visajourney.com/examples/NVC_Process_Flowchart_v1-2.pdf |
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Forms to Consulate? |
All immigration forms (see below), supporting evidence, and medical forms should be brought to the embassy. Medical results will be delivered to the Embassy following the exam.
Required documents:
http://santodomingo.usembassy.gov/iv-required_documents.html
For K1 filers, make sure you bring your 2 Banco Popular receipts, showing payment for Visa. Also, bring $80 on the day of your interview to pay for remainder of Visa balance, and up to $12.50 to pay for visa delivery after approval.
-K1 Fees
Banco Popular Fee: $160 USD + $15 USD (processing fee) (2 separate receipts)
Fee to paid day of Interview @ Embassy: $80 USD
-Cr1/Ir1 Fees
Banco Popular Fee: $15 USD (1 receipt)
-All Visas- To be paid after visa approval
DomEx Fee (to deliver visa): $9.50-$12.00 USD |
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Other Forms (if any)? |
Follow to Join Procedure
http://santodomingo.usembassy.gov/follow_to_join_procedures.html
Non-Immigrant Visas (Travel, Student, Business, etc)
http://santodomingo.usembassy.gov/niv-e.html
https://usvisa-info.com/en-DO/selfservice/ss_country_welcome (self-service)
New Immigration Fee (Only for Immigrant Visas)
http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=3a2bb75e8109b310VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD&vgnextchannel=fe529c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1RCRD |
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Direct Consular Filing Offered? |
Yes |
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If DCF Allowed: For all or only US citizen lawfully resident in country?
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Residents_Only |
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Can fiance(e)/spouse attend interview? |
Yes |
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Visa fee payment "same day" or "in advance"? |
Advance |
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Did embassy schedule interview or could you walk-in? |
Embassy Scheduled |
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Visa issued same day? |
No |
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If not what's the waiting period? |
1 - 3 weeks, depending on location. Delivered by DOMEX courier service. Or you can schedule to pick it up from designated location.
http://www.domex.do/ |
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Is the Medical exam same day as interview? |
Prior to Interview |
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Cost of Medical Exam? |
US $180 for adults, children 15 years and under US $80
Vacinations are extra, depending on age and vaccines needed.
Cost varies depending on season. See link below for exact prices.
Prices:
http://www.consultoriosdevisa.com/precios.htm
Note:
Children are not examined on Thursdays.
Also only the beneficiary is allowed to go inside the Medical facility. The wait could be several hours, so plan accordingly if you are bringing someone along with you. |
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List of doctors? |
Medical Exam Offices Website
http://www.consultoriosdevisa.com/index.html
Avenida Independencia 202, Santo Domingo, Dom. Rep.
Tel : (809)682-3951 Fax : (809)686-3047
E-mail : info@consultoriosdevisa.com
Dr. Jordi Brossa, Dr. Angel R. Contreras, Dr. Alfonso Brossa and Dr. Angel B. Contreras
Please check CONSULTORIO DE VISAS'S YOUTUBE CHANNEL....THEY OFFER 3 EXPLANATION VIDEOS ..VIDEO 1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION, VIDEO 2 STEPS OF THE MEDICAL DAY, VIDEO 3 DESCRIPTION OF THE BUILDING..
http://www.youtube.com/user/ConsultoriosDeVisa |
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How many Passport Photo's Required for the medical? |
3 |
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How many Passport Photo's Required at the interview? |
2 |
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Estimated waiting time at the consulate on the day of interview? |
Time varies. Most couple are out in 2 - 5 hours. |
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Vaccination requirements? |
If you are applying for a K or V visa, vaccines are optional. However, it is often more convenient if you are vaccinated while still in the Dominican Republic.
Prices:
http://www.consultoriosdevisa.com/precios.htm
http://santodomingo.usembassy.gov/examination-vaccines-e.html |
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Cheap and good hotels near the Consulate? |
Marriott Courtyard
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/sdqcy-courtyard-santo-domingo/
Hotel Barcelo Lina
http://www.barcelo.com/BarceloHotels/en-GB/Hotels/DominicanRepublic/SantoDomingo/Lina/Home.htm
Apartahotel Jardines del Teatro (popular choice)
http://jardinesdelteatrord.com/index.php?lang=english
Hotel La Morada
http://www.hotellamorada.com/
Hostal San Franciso de Asis
http://hostalsanfranciscodeasis.com/ |
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Additional Info? |
Embassy FAQs:
http://santodomingo.usembassy.gov/iv-faq-e.html
Ask the CONSUL:
http://santodomingo.usembassy.gov/atc.html
Appointment List (Cita Dates):
http://santodomingo.usembassy.gov/scheduled_appointments.html
Visa Info
http://travel.state.gov/visa/fees/fees_5455.html?cid=8979
After Receiving NOA2
http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/Dominican_Republic:_After_Receiving_the_NOA2
Check Visa/Case Status once it is at the NVC or Embassy:
https://ceac.state.gov/CEACStatTracker/Status.aspx? |
