Those seeking information on the status of their application for a residence visa can now call 1-976-1000, from Monday to Friday, 8 to 5 pm. The new calling center, a joint venture of the US Consulate and Codetel-Opitel will provide information on the date of the appointments, status of the case, orientation on steps to follow, average waiting time between the different steps of the process, and other information that is constantly updated in the database. Carlos Espinal, president of Codetel, said that later this year, the call center will be expanded in order to provide information to those seeking a tourist or business visa. The cost of each call is RD$20.
