The government had promised to do so on several occasions, but prices were only reduced at select consulates. With five months to go prior to the end of his term, President Fernández finally issued the resolution reducing the price of Dominican passports sold by all missions. The order is given in a letter issued by President Leonel Fernández on 10 February. The price cuts are effective immediately. On 4 October 1999, the President had ordered price cuts for consulates in New York, Boston, Miami and Philadelphia. New rates for passports in Dominican consulates abroad are now: Six year passport: US$121.50 Four year passport: US$101.50 Two year passport: US$81.50
