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GUIDE OF CONSULAR SERVICES

 

 

Information procedures

 

 

When visiting our offices, follow the procedure below in order to obtain quick information.

 

1.        Reception or Classification: Feeling out service request form, which will be presented to the cashier and     the Classifier will assist you in any concern.

 

2.        Cashier or Collection Section: Once the service requested is paid for, the cashier will indicate you the Department to be addressed.

 

3.        Department of Pertaining Service: Here you will deliver the documentation as required, and will wait your turn in order received or by a number if so would be case.

 

 

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Translation Unit .

Documents originated in the United States:

This documents should be notarized, and the Notary Public’s signature certified by the County Clerk.

Documents originated in the Dominican Republic: Birth and Marriage Certificates, Divorce Acts, and Judgments should be legalized by the Central City Clerk’s Office (Central Board of Elections), by the Secretariat of State of Foreign Affairs, and certified by the United States Consulate in the Dominican Republic.

School records, diplomas, school certificates: This documents should be certified by the Secretariat of State of Education, and Culture, as the case should be, and legalized by the Secretariat of State of Foreign Affairs in the Dominican Republic

 

 

 

Legal Department.-

Documents originated in the United States to be used in the Dominican Republic:  

Funeral Home documents for transportation of human remains:

  • Death certificate, the City Registrar signature should be ratified by a higher authority or Official.

  • Embalming Affidavit. This document should be signed by the embalmer, and notarized. The Notar.

  • Public’s signature certified by the Country Clerk.

  • Letter of None Contagious Disease by the Health Department, ratified by a higher authority, stating on none existent particular outbreaks or contagious disease. This documentation will be translated to Spanish and legalized, by the Consulate, as long as complying with the provided requirements.
  
Authorization to obtain a minor’s passport issuance:

  • Either one of the parents or guardian should appeared in person, with valid identification. 

  • Passport, or any other official identification.

  • Birth Certificate duly legalized (original or copy), name, identification, and address of the person being authorized to withdraw the minor’s passport in the Dominican Republic.

Authorization to collect a Retirement Check in the Dominican Republic:

The retiree should appear with the appropriate identification , passport or any other official Id), the name, identification or voter’s registration number, and address of the person being authorized to collect his/her pension’s check in the Dominican Republic.

Documents for Animals/Pets Transportation to the Dominican Republic:

  • Health certificate duly notarized, issued by the Veterinarian.

  • Notary Public’s signature certified by the County Clerk.

 

Power of Attorneys Section

In order to obtain a power of attorney, the constituent should present his/her identification card or passport, the proxy’s complete name, identification number, and address. If it about properties, bank accounts or vehicles, the information on District Real Estate Record, location, the bank name and address, account number or certificate of deposit number, and the vehicle’s general information, respectively.

TYPE OF POWER OF ATTORNEYS:

The different types of power of attorneys are used for:

  • Mortgage

  • Purchase 

  • Sales

  • Divorce 

  • Travel authorization for minors.  

  • Titles

  • Legal representation

  • Minor’s adoption

  • Last will

 

Ext. Tel. 1010 y1007 
 

 

 

Passports Department:

 

Passport Renewal: Every two years, from the issuing date, to a maximum of six years.

 Change of passport’s book: Six years after the issuing date. Requires four (4) pictures 2x2, and expired book.

 First time issuance or by loss: Requires an official identification and voter’s registration card, birth certificate, legalized, and four (4) pictures 2x2. 

Change of marital status: Either the marriage certificate or divorce certificate should be presented, as the case would be.

 

 
 Ext. Tel. 1021/ 1014

 

 

VISA SECTION

The following is a list of countries whose Citizens do not required a visa, neither a tourist card (90 days stay), to enter the Dominican Republic (only a valid passport):

 

 

  • Argentina                                             

  • Norway                                                

  • Peru

  • Greece                                                 

  • Switzerland

  • Israel

  • Chile

  • Uruguay

  • Iceland                           

  • Principality of

  • Liechtenstein     

  • South 

  • Korea

  • Italy

  • Ecuador

  • Japan

  • Principality Switzerland

 

 
List of Countries whose Citizens are required a valid passport and tourist card (60 days stay) to enter the Dominican Republic:  

 

  • Antigua & Barbuda

  • France and Overseas Departments (Guyana, Guadalupe Martinique and Reunion

  • Turkish Islands

  • Australia

  • Barbados

  • Saint Lucia

  • Poland

  • Denmark

  • Portugal

  • St. Marino

  • St. Vincent & Grenades

  • Brazil

  • Hungary

  • Surinam

  • Finland

  • Sweden

  • North Ireland

  • Monaco (Principality)

  • Canada

  • Venezuela

  • Guatemala

  • bolivia

  • Lituania

  • Eslovenia

  • Andorra

  • Curacao

  • New Zeland

  • Dominica

  • Russia

  • Spain

  • Great Britain

  • Germany

  • Bahamas

  • Czechoslovakia

  • Holland

  • Jamaica

  • Trinidad & Tobago

  • Austria

  • Mexico

  • Belgium

  • United States of

  • America

  • (Including Puerto Rico and Virgin Island)

  • Ireland (Rep. of Dublin)

  • Luxembourg

  • Great Dukedom

  • Denmark

  • El Salvador

  • Costa Rica

  • Macedonia

  • Croacia

  • Honduras

  • Belgica

  • Ireland

Note: Nationals from countries not listed are required a visa to enter the Dominican Republic.

 

Legal residents of the Countries below are required to have a visa to enter the Dominican Republic. Such visa will be issued the same Day. The requirements are valid passport, proof o residence of the they live, air tickets and Hotel reservations.

  • Germany (Federal Republic)

  • Canada

  • United States of America

  • France

  • Great Britain

  • North Ireland

  • Greece

  • Denmark

  • Denmark

  • Italy

  • Ireland (Republic of Dublin)

  • Holland

  • Venezuela

  • Portugal

All Nationals holding a United States Alien Resident card need visa to enter the Dominican Republi. Such visa will be issued the same day, except for Nationalt from CUBA, COLOMBIA, SAUDIT ARABIC, BRAHREIN, ARGELIA, MARRUECO, SOMALIA, SUDAN, TUNEZ, YEMEN, LIBIA, ARABIC EMIRATE, IRAN, IRAK, JORDANIA, KWAIT, LIBANO, OMAN, PALESTINA, QUATAR, SIRIA, TURQUIA, AFGANISTAN, HONG, KONG, CHINA, INDIA AND PAKISTAN. Wich will required a 5 to 7 bussines days period to process it, once submitting the requeriments. (Valid passport, proof o residence of the they live, air tickets and Hotel reservations).

 

Telephone Extension numbers index

Consulate General of the Dominican Republic New York

 

  • Main phone

  • (212) 7682480

  • Visa Section

  • Consul Office’s Foyer

  • Translation Department          

  • Power of Attorney

  • Values and Supplies

  • Computer Department                              

  • Cultural Department

  • Legal Department

  • Legalization          

  • Passport Renewals                              

  • Sports Section

  • Consular Invoices

  • Passports Department                          

  • Press & Public Relations Department

  • Reception and Information

 
  • Ext.1003
  • Ext.1004
  • Ext.1005
  • Ext.1007
  • Ext.1008
  • Ext.1015
  • Ext.1009
  • Ext.1010
  • Ext.1012
  • Ext.1013
  • Ext.1016
  • Ext.1020
  • Ext.1021
  • Ext.1022
  • Ext.1025

 

 

 

 

How to get to the Consulate.- (1501 Broadway suite 410, New York, NY. 10036)

From Manhattan:

 

  • 1, 2, 3, and 9 trains to Times Square, on 42nd Street.

  • A and C trains to 42nd Street and 8th Avenue

 

 
From Queens:  

  • N, R, and 7 trains to Times Square.

  • F and Q to 42nd Street

 

  
From the Bronx:  

  • 4, 5, and 6 trains to Grand Central, transferring to the Shuttle (S)

  • 2 train to Times Square.

  • D train to 42nd Street.

 

  
 
Desde Brooklyn:
  • L to 14-St. Union Sq. transferring to N o R, to Times Square.
  • J and M to Delancey St., transferring to F, to 42St.
  • F, D, Q, B, A y C, to 42St.
  • N, R, M, 4, 5, 2 and  3 to Times Square.

 

Contactarnos ....   (212) 768-2480  / Fax:  (212) 768-2677

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 Ultima Actualización 26-Jan-2007 10:53:57 AM .