Phone Number: |
1-877-804-5402 |
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E-Mail: |
asktheconsul@usemb.gov.do
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Address: |
Embajada de los Estados Unidos de América
César Nicolás Penson 85A esq. Leopoldo Navarro
Apartado Postal 11302
Santo Domingo, República Dominicana |
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Working Hours: |
Monday to Friday 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM EST |
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Best Contact Method: |
Call them. Although it will cost you $7.00 if calling from the US.
http://santodomingo.usembassy.gov/iv-contact-e.html |
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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: |
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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
For K3-K4 Visas
http://santodomingo.usembassy.gov/k3-k4_instructions-e.html |
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Forms to Consulate? |
Forms (including Medical Results, which are picked up the day before the interview, should be brought with you on the day of Interview).
http://santodomingo.usembassy.gov/k1-k2_instructions.html
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Other Forms (if any)? |
Marriage Visas
http://santodomingo.usembassy.gov/iv-visa_appointment.html
Non-Immigrant Visas
http://santodomingo.usembassy.gov/niv-e.html |
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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. |
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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.
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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
To pick-up your results you should return to the Consultorios de Visa at 2:00 p.m. of the day BEFORE your consular section appointment. YOU MUST BRING YOUR PASSPORT IN ORDER FOR US TO GIVE YOU THE RESULTS OF YOUR EXAMINATION. In some cases Consultorios de Visa will send your results directly to the consular section.
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? |
4 - 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://santodomingo.usembassy.gov/examination-vaccines-e.html
http://www.consultoriosdevisa.com/index.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
http://jardinesdelteatrord.com/index.php?lang=english |
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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 |
