US Embassy suspends operations in Punta Cana temporarily

[Dolores]

The United States Embassy issued a notice on 21 March 2025 indicating the temporary suspension of passport and notary services at the Punta Cana Consular Agency in the province of La Altagracia. The office was opened to serve the millions of US tourists who travel to Punta Cana resorts every year. The reason for the suspension is not given.

In the notice, the US Embassy says that interested customers can make appointments for these services at the US Embassy in Santo Domingo or the Puerto Plata Consular Agency via the US Embassy website.

The Embassy will issue advance notice if limited appointments become available at the Punta Cana Consular Agency.

The Embassy explains that all emergency appointments, including requests for an emergency passport, are being handled at the US Embassy in Santo Domingo.

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[jose949]

Interesting, makes one wonder if the issuance of a certain emergency passport last week has anything to do with it.

 

[CristoRey]

Interesting, makes one wonder if the issuance of a certain emergency passport last week has anything to do with it.

Unlikely.
That would have been authorized/ handled by the US Embassy down in the Capital. This closure is more than likely due to an audit or investigation taking place.

 

[SKY]

Interesting, makes one wonder if the issuance of a certain emergency passport last week has anything to do with it.

It was NOT issued in Punta Cana. It was from the ever problematic US Embassy in SD............

 

[jose949]

Unlikely.
That would have been authorized/ handled by the US Embassy down in the Capital. This closure is more than likely due to an audit or investigation taking place.

Thanks, in the notice further down it has "All emergency appointments are held at the U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo"

It was NOT issued in Punta Cana. It was from the ever problematic US Embassy in SD............

Good to know, could you perhaps elaborate what you mean by "problematic", never been there, would be good to know

 

[SKY]

Thanks, in the notice further down it has "All emergency appointments are held at the U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo"

Good to know, could you perhaps elaborate what you mean by "problematic", never been there, would be good to know

You really have to be there or deal with them to know the extent. Avoid at all costs...........

 

[PJT]

Unlikely.
That would have been authorized/ handled by the US Embassy down in the Capital. This closure is more than likely due to an audit or investigation taking place.

The Consulate is suspending passport and notary services, not closing. However, this action may be a signal the Department of State is downsizing operations resulting from budget cutbacks.

Regards,

PJT

 

[johne]

You really have to be there or deal with them to know the extent. Avoid at all costs...........

Meaning,if you're an American citizen and never want to have a a relationship concerning your health, welfare or being, you can stick your head in the sand and live stress free laying on one of beautiful beaches..
You can also avoid a traffic jam if you have so many other important things to get done in the northern tier. Time is money. So " avoid at all costs" if that fits your lifestyle.

 

[jose949]

You really have to be there or deal with them to know the extent. Avoid at all costs...........

Good to know, will avoid unless it can't be avoided.

The Consulate is suspending passport and notary services, not closing. However, this action may be a signal the Department of State is downsizing operations resulting from budget cutbacks.

Regards,

PJT

Good point, seems highly likely if this is accurate https://www.politico.com/news/2025/02/27/trump-state-department-cuts-00206494

 

[CristoRey]

Meaning,if you're an American citizen and never want to have a a relationship concerning your health, welfare or being, you can stick your head in the sand and live stress free laying on one of beautiful beaches..
You can also avoid a traffic jam if you have so many other important things to get done in the northern tier. Time is money. So " avoid at all costs" if that fits your lifestyle.

What on earth are you talking about?
Absolute nonsense!