The Passports Agency announced the suspension on 12 August 2019 of same-day passport issuing. The reason: Excessive demand due to summer travel. Thousands of Dominicans return in the summer and renew their passports. Likewise, this is the peak travel season for Dominican families.
The Passports Agency also says that there may be longer delays. The department does not have enough passport books to meet unexpected demand. A note from the department apologizes for the inconveniences.
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Diario Libre
14 August 2019