Ask the Consul
Good News and Good Advice
Can I still get my vote to the States in time to be
counted?
American citizens are reminded that they can still submit
their absentee ballots at the consular section for timely mailing to the States.
See
www.fvap.govv for voting information.
How can I get a new passport if I lose track of mine?
If you are a resident in the Dominican Republic, not
a tourist, you must first schedule an appointment for a new passport. The wait
time for an appointment varies, but it is usually at least 30 days. Once you
have had your appointment and completed all the requirements to obtain a new
passport, it will take up to three weeks for your passport to arrive. Only a
few exceptional hardship cases qualify as the kind of “emergency” that
allows you to get a passport immediately.
What if I am late for my appointment?
If you are late for your appointment, whether for a
passport or a Report of Birth, you must schedule a new appointment.
Once I have had my appointment with the vice-consul, how
much time do I have to provide the items required for a new passport or a Report
of Birth?
You have 90 days to
provide pending items or your case will be closed. However, if you contact the
Consular Section within the 90 days to let us know you are still trying to get
the required items, your case will remain open another 90 days. Our email
address is:
acssantodom@state.gov | 
