Embassy of the Dominican Republic — Local services in Washington

Visited today. Extremely helpful and courteous service at both the consulate office and the Junta Central office. Communication with them is best in-person and second best via email. They are busy so expect calls to go unanswered.

Junta: There was a misunderstanding on some of my documents which was identified after I travelled here, and this will add additional work, time, and money on my end. However, I still appreciate their respectful service and will just work through the challenges.

Consulate: Very good service overall, busy office and the lady helping was very respectful.

What I have learned over the years is that if you’re respectful and not too quick to react negatively, others will do the same. If you behave like an educated person, others will likely do the same. Have patience and expect issues to arise, and you will not be...

I applied for a business visa for work purposes and sent in my passport, and the embassy refused to respond to my calls or messages when I inquired when I could expect it to be finished. 6 months after sending my passport away and with no word on progress, I drove all the way out to Washington DC to pick it up in person, thinking surely it would be in a file somewhere, easy to access. They were not only unable to locate it in the two hours I sat in the waiting room, but when I asked for my driver's license back (which I handed to them merely for my name on it), the individual yelled at me about how he needed the license to find the passport and I wasn't helping him by asking for it back. I will now have to apply for another US passport due to...

I took off to conduct business at the Embassy of the Dominican Republic two days this week (which was worthwhile). The personnel were personable, transparent, patient, kind, and timely. As an American beginning the marriage visa process for my Dominican fiance and I, I felt very much welcomed and helped. I submitted my documents for translating services on a Friday at 10am and received a call that they were ready for pick-up on the following Monday! I am truly impressed and grateful. I feel more confident that my wedding will be able to transpire within the next two months in Punta Cana! Kudos to Lee-Ann, Carlos, Tamra, and Jeanette. Thank you for your kindness, care, and cooperation. May you all continue...