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Applicants for U.S. nonimmigrant visas should schedule their visa interview appointments at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in their country of residence or nationality.  Visa application fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. For more information, visit travel.state.gov.

All individuals applying for an A-3, C-3 (if a domestic worker), G-5, H1-B, H-3, H-4 dependent of H-1B and H-3, F, M, J, K-1, K-2, K-3, Q, R-1, R-2, S, T, or U nonimmigrant visa are instructed to adjust the privacy setting on all social media accounts to “public” or “open” to facilitate vetting necessary to establish their identity and admissibility to the United States under U.S. law. More information is available at travel.state.gov.

Pursuant to Presidential Proclamation 10998 on Restricting and Limiting the Entry of Foreign Nationals to Protect the Security of the United States, which takes effect at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Standard Time on January 1, 2026, the United States is suspending or limiting entry and visa issuance to nationals of 39 countries as well as individuals applying using travel documents issued or endorsed by the Palestinian Authority. Applicants who are subject to Presidential Proclamation 10998 may still submit visa applications and attend scheduled interviews, but they may be ineligible for visa issuance or admission to the United States. For additional details, visit travel.state.gov.

Effective immediately, the Department of State has paused all visa issuances to diversity immigrant visa applicants. For additional details, visit travel.state.gov here.

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Important Information

The U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo moved to a new visa services provider on September 20, 2024. Please click here and/or consult our Visa Navigator for more information.

What is a Visa?

A citizen of a foreign country who seeks to enter the United States generally must first obtain a U.S. visa, which is placed in the traveler’s passport.

Certain international travelers may be eligible to travel to the United States without a visa under the Visa Waiver Program, which is administered by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

The Visa section of this website is about U.S. visas for foreign citizens and nationals to travel to the United States.

Visit Travel.State.gov for additional information.

Note: U.S. citizens do not need a U.S. visa for travel to the United States. When planning travel abroad a U.S. citizen may need a visa issued by the embassy or consulate of the country they wish to visit.

How to Apply for a Visa

To learn more about the visa application process, pay the visa application fee online, schedule an appointment, and follow up on the status of your application please visit: https://ais.usvisa-info.com/. Please see the Code of Federal Regulations for current fees.

What Type of Visa Do You Need?

For short-term visits to the United States (for tourism, business, education, and more), you can go directly to the online application (form DS-160). For immigrant visas, which are issued to foreign nationals who intend to live and work permanently in the United States, you can visit the U.S. citizenship and Immigration Services site for the relevant forms.  If you are unsure what type of visa you need, please use the Visa Wizard below. 

The Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo is responsible for providing visa services to those seeking to enter the United States for a temporary period and for those wishing to take up indefinite or permanent residence in the United States.

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How to Check the Status of a Visa

The Department generally is not required to notify a visa holder that his or her visa has been revoked. Visa holders can verify the most current information about their visa status at https://ceac.state.gov/ceacstattracker/status.aspx. In certain rare cases individuals whose visa showed as valid may still be denied boarding or entry to the U.S. Please do not call the Embassy to find out if your visa has been revoked.

If the website indicates your visa was revoked and you wish to travel to the United States, you must submit a new nonimmigrant visa application and pay a new MRV fee. Please bring all relevant documentation, including records of prior travel to and from the United States to your interview. At the time of the visa interview, the consular officer will determine your eligibility for a nonimmigrant visa. If you have urgent travel, you may be eligible for an expedited appointment that you can request via the appointment website.