SANTO DOMINGO – The United States Embassy and its consular offices in the Dominican Republic will suspend regular operations from December 24 to 26, 2025, encompassing facilities in Santo Domingo, Punta Cana, and Puerto Plata. This temporary closure aligns with a U.S. federal executive order mandating the shutdown of all federal executive branch agencies during this period, which includes the federally recognized Christmas holiday on December 25.
In an official communication disseminated via its social media platforms, the embassy confirmed that individuals with pre-scheduled appointments for consular services—including visa processing, passport applications, and notarial acts—will receive direct notifications regarding the rescheduling of their sessions. Standard operational services are projected to recommence at 7:00 a.m. on Monday, December 29, 2025.
Crucially, the diplomatic mission emphasized that emergency services for American citizens will remain uninterrupted throughout the closure interval. The embassy affirmed its commitment to providing urgent assistance in critical scenarios involving arrests, severe health emergencies, fatalities, or missing persons reports, ensuring continuous support for U.S. nationals in distress.