Yesterday I was at the Dominican Consulate in Miami, and I finally got my Cedula!
Quick story...
As I walked in to the Consulate I flirted with the receptionist (she was a looker!) and cracked a few jokes. She eventually asked if I needed help, and I told her I am picking up my Cedula for the first time. "Y tu eres Dominicano?" she asked. I really enjoy that response lol
I went to the back room where the JCE is located and was promptly handed some documents to sign...and VIOLA! I am now the proud owner of a shiny new Cedula.
As I was walking out, the receptionist asked "If you want, you can apply for your Passport while you are here, since it is empty it will be really quick." Well now that you mention it, I don't mind if I do!
Fifteen minutes and $110 later, I am walking out of the door. I go back in a week to pick up my passport! It is nice to finally have all my 'ducks in a row'. I am now a fully documented citizen of the DR!
For anyone in Florida, the DR Consulate in Miami is surprisingly efficient and helpful, don't hesitate to use them. I followed a lot of the info that was posted on another thread (thanks guys!!)
Quick story...
As I walked in to the Consulate I flirted with the receptionist (she was a looker!) and cracked a few jokes. She eventually asked if I needed help, and I told her I am picking up my Cedula for the first time. "Y tu eres Dominicano?" she asked. I really enjoy that response lol
I went to the back room where the JCE is located and was promptly handed some documents to sign...and VIOLA! I am now the proud owner of a shiny new Cedula.
As I was walking out, the receptionist asked "If you want, you can apply for your Passport while you are here, since it is empty it will be really quick." Well now that you mention it, I don't mind if I do!
Fifteen minutes and $110 later, I am walking out of the door. I go back in a week to pick up my passport! It is nice to finally have all my 'ducks in a row'. I am now a fully documented citizen of the DR!
For anyone in Florida, the DR Consulate in Miami is surprisingly efficient and helpful, don't hesitate to use them. I followed a lot of the info that was posted on another thread (thanks guys!!)