Changes coming in Santo Domingo

[MrTee12 64]

I don't have an exact date on when this started, but they're a number of changes in the Visa Interview Process.

1) The Embassy is no longer using Banco Popular. The entire $265us must be paid at the Embassy on the day of your Cita/interview.

2) The Embassy is no longer using DomEx for their visa courier service. They will be using a New "un-named" courier service starting in November.

3) The Visa Medical Facility is now requiring (although it's not on their website) 5 passport pictures (2x2 size) for your medical exam instead of 3.

4) I know recently people have been having a difficult time getting visa information from DOS/NVC for their upcoming interviews. On November 12, there will be a new number to call and website to check your visa status.

829-956-5144 (Dominican Republic) or 703-988-3410 (U.S.). (both are toll-free)

and/or

http://www.ustraveldocs.com/

I will continue to update the Dom Rep NOA2 page and Dom Rep Country Info page as I receive new information.

http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/Dominican_Republic:_After_Receiving_the_NOA2

http://www.visajourney.com/consulates/index.php?ctry=Dominican%20Republic&cty=Santo%20Domingo

If you have any questions, let me know.

Edited October 23, 2014 by MrTee12

[Pedro and Jerrica 11]

Thanks so much for the update!

[J&N071213 57]

Thank you so much for your dedication on keeping us current.

[Ilovemyman 147]

Changes for residents visas come on january 1, 2015.

The information is on the wed.

Changes on november 12 are for turist visa, student visa and job visa.

Embassy continue using banco popular service.

The aplicant on november 12 need to fill out a form on the wedsite and create an profil after that will get a Page with information about how much to pay at banco popular, once paid at banco popular go again on the wedsite to get an appoinment.

Papers are going to be received before the cita at galeria 360 at santo domingo, in this place the applicant will gmake the fingersprint and take picture.

Then another day will have the cita.

consulate will has 12 mailbox in diferent city and people will get passport in one of this mailbox.

Edited October 23, 2014 by Ilovemyman

[abby12 13]

Nice...

Domex? good riddance!!!

[MrTee12 64]

Changes for residents visas come on january 1, 2015.

The information is on the wed.

Changes on november 12 are for turist visa, student visa and job visa.

Embassy continue using banco popular service.

The aplicant on november 12 need to fill out a form on the wedsite and create an profil after that will get a Page with information about how much to pay at banco popular, once paid at banco popular go again on the wedsite to get an appoinment.

Papers are going to be received before the cita at galeria 360 at santo domingo, in this place the applicant will gmake the fingersprint and take picture.

Then another day will have the cita.

consulate will has 12 mailbox in diferent city and people will get passport in one of this mailbox.

As per the Embassy's page, the info is different.

http://santodomingo.usembassy.gov/k1-k2_instructions.html

[El Mayimbe 6]

Thanks for the info. Glad domex is done! I had to go get the passport after 3 days of waiting and they didn't deliver it

[gonzalezsantos 0]

I don't have an exact date on when this started, but they're a number of changes in the Visa Interview Process.

1) The Embassy is no longer using Banco Popular. The entire $265us must be paid at the Embassy on the day of your Cita/interview.

2) The Embassy is no longer using DomEx for their visa courier service. They will be using a New "un-named" courier service starting in November.

3) The Visa Medical Facility is now requiring (although it's not on their website) 5 passport pictures (2x2 size) for your medical exam instead of 3.

4) I know recently people have been having a difficult time getting visa information from DOS/NVC for their upcoming interviews. On November 12, there will be a new number to call and website to check your visa status.

829-956-5144 (Dominican Republic) or 703-988-3410 (U.S.). (both are toll-free)

and/or

http://www.ustraveldocs.com/

I will continue to update the Dom Rep NOA2 page and Dom Rep Country Info page as I receive new information.

http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/Dominican_Republic:_After_Receiving_the_NOA2

http://www.visajourney.com/consulates/index.php?ctry=Dominican%20Republic&cty=Santo%20Domingo

If you have any questions, let me know.

Wow. Thanks a lot for this. Ive read some people are sying that medical needs 6 pictures not 5. What it is the truth. I would say whatever is on the embassy website. Also, the $265 will be payed all at once so no need to split the payment in banco popular correct. The reason im asking is because the website does not mention banco popular but I guess thats what they are trying to say. Thanks again

[DarkKiss 45]

I don't have an exact date on when this started, but they're a number of changes in the Visa Interview Process.

1) The Embassy is no longer using Banco Popular. The entire $265us must be paid at the Embassy on the day of your Cita/interview.

2) The Embassy is no longer using DomEx for their visa courier service. They will be using a New "un-named" courier service starting in November.

3) The Visa Medical Facility is now requiring (although it's not on their website) 5 passport pictures (2x2 size) for your medical exam instead of 3.

4) I know recently people have been having a difficult time getting visa information from DOS/NVC for their upcoming interviews. On November 12, there will be a new number to call and website to check your visa status.

829-956-5144 (Dominican Republic) or 703-988-3410 (U.S.). (both are toll-free)

and/or

http://www.ustraveldocs.com/

I will continue to update the Dom Rep NOA2 page and Dom Rep Country Info page as I receive new information.

http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/Dominican_Republic:_After_Receiving_the_NOA2

http://www.visajourney.com/consulates/index.php?ctry=Dominican%20Republic&cty=Santo%20Domingo

If you have any questions, let me know.

Thanks you so much, Mr. Tee. I so appreciate your help and dedication in assisting all of us who are going through this journey. You are A Gem!!

[Stefani 6]

Thanks for this info.. I received packet 4 yesterday and it still says to pay at banco popular. Should I follow those instructions?

[MrTee12 64]

Thanks for this info.. I received packet 4 yesterday and it still says to pay at banco popular. Should I follow those instructions?

Follow the instructions you have. Your packet must been mailed to you before the recent changes.

[Esmeralda715 8]

Thanks for keeping us posted Mr.Tee!

[abby12 13]

Thanks for the info. Glad domex is done! I had to go get the passport after 3 days of waiting and they didn't deliver it

you know, I was done with the interview at the consulate around 12.20pm, but the line outside to pay for domex was long, the service was really slow, no where to sit, it was really hot and humid that day, no where to go, we spent about 3 and half hours there, and this was during the first week of the new US Embassy/Consulate building! Since I lived a few blocks away from domex's offices, I chose to pick up my packet myself....at least I got my passport less than 10 days later.

Terrible service.

[MrTee12 64]

Thanks so much for the update!

Thank you so much for your dedication on keeping us current.

Thanks for the info. Glad domex is done! I had to go get the passport after 3 days of waiting and they didn't deliver it

Wow. Thanks a lot for this. Ive read some people are sying that medical needs 6 pictures not 5. What it is the truth. I would say whatever is on the embassy website. Also, the $265 will be payed all at once so no need to split the payment in banco popular correct. The reason im asking is because the website does not mention banco popular but I guess thats what they are trying to say. Thanks again

Thanks you so much, Mr. Tee. I so appreciate your help and dedication in assisting all of us who are going through this journey. You are A Gem!!

Thanks for this info.. I received packet 4 yesterday and it still says to pay at banco popular. Should I follow those instructions?

Thanks for keeping us posted Mr.Tee!

You guys are all welcome! If you hear any thing different or contradictory let me know.

I know there is one "question" regarding the number of passport pictures you need for the medical. The Consultories De Visa website still says "3" are needed. However, I have heard some people say the medical office asked to bring 5 or 6. Until this is verified, whomever has an upcoming medical appointment, should take at least 6 pics until this is confirmed.

[DarkKiss 45]

Changes for residents visas come on january 1, 2015.

The information is on the wed.

Changes on november 12 are for turist visa, student visa and job visa.

Embassy continue using banco popular service.

The aplicant on november 12 need to fill out a form on the wedsite and create an profil after that will get a Page with information about how much to pay at banco popular, once paid at banco popular go again on the wedsite to get an appoinment.

Papers are going to be received before the cita at galeria 360 at santo domingo, in this place the applicant will gmake the fingersprint and take picture.

Then another day will have the cita.

consulate will has 12 mailbox in diferent city and people will get passport in one of this mailbox.

So for K-1 visa, my fiance still has to pay Banco Popular and then again at the embassy.Oh wow, I'm not keen on this paying part here, part there stuff. It's makes you have to keep many receipts, if we don't have enouch of those already. I wish they would come up with a One-Stop-Processing Center, where everything could be done a different stations, set up in the same location.. but wait, no, this is the government, that would be too easy.. Oh well. we'll just wait until it's time for our cita and hope things change for K-1 filers as well.

Edited October 24, 2014 by DarkKiss