Dominican Republic begins issuing electronic passports in Madrid

The Consulate General of the Dominican Republic in Madrid will begin issuing electronic passports to Dominican residents in Spain starting Tuesday, October 13. This initiative is part of an expansion of consular services abroad, following a similar rollout in three U.S. states with large Dominican populations last month.

Consul General José Marte Piantini and Director General of Passports Lorenzo Ramírez led the announcement. The new travel documents feature enhanced security technology, including a polycarbonate data page, laser engraving, and a chip containing the holder's biometric information to facilitate identity verification during migration controls.

To support the expanded service, authorities announced an upcoming agreement with the Dominican Postal Institute (INPOSDOM) to manage the transport and delivery of the passport booklets both domestically and internationally.