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Dominican Republic citizenship and passport updates
Overview
The Dominican Republic has implemented several administrative updates regarding citizenship and travel documentation. In August 2026, the Ministry of Interior and Police conducted a naturalization ceremony for 182 individuals using modernized digitized files. In September 2026, President Luis Abinader launched the international rollout of new electronic passports, initially targeting the Dominican diaspora in New York, New Jersey, and Massachusetts. These biometric documents feature an electronic chip, over 130 security measures, and repatriation insurance for human remains covering up to US$9,000.
By late September 2026, the Dirección General de Pasaportes expanded domestic availability to 17 of its 19 offices and introduced the National Framework for Verifiable Credentials. In October 2026, concerns were raised regarding slow identity card issuance in New York.
The electronic passport rollout continued its international expansion in mid-October. On October 13, the Consulate General in Madrid began issuing the documents to residents in Spain. To support this expansion, authorities announced an upcoming agreement with the Dominican Postal Institute (INPOSDOM) to manage the domestic and international transport of passport booklets. Following the Spanish rollout, the General Directorate of Passports expanded services to Rome and Milan, Italy. This brings the total number of international service cities to eight, including Madrid, Barcelona, and Seville in Spain, following the initial September rollout in the United States.
Entities
Dominican Republic · General Directorate of Passports · Dirección General de Pasaportes · Lorenzo Ramírez · Oficina Gubernamental de Tecnologías de la Información y Comunicación
Timeline
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[INTERNATIONAL] 8 sourcesDominican Republic expands electronic passport services to Italy
The Dominican Republic has expanded its electronic passport application service to Rome and Milan, bringing the total number of international service cities to eight.
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[INTERNATIONAL] 9 sourcesDominican Republic begins issuing electronic passports in Madrid
The Dominican Republic's consulate in Madrid will start issuing electronic passports on October 13, featuring biometric chips and enhanced security for residents in Spain.
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[POLITICS] 2 sourcesDominican officials seek better ID card access in New York
PRM official José Miguel Sosa is urging the Dominican JCE to improve the identity card issuance process in New York by offering flexible hours and more service locations to better serve the diaspora.
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[INTERNATIONAL] 10 sourcesGuatemala and Dominican Republic advance digital identity initiatives
Guatemala has launched a new color-coded biometric ID (DPIME) for minors, while the Dominican Republic is expanding electronic passport access and implementing a national framework for verifiable digital IDs.
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[INTERNATIONAL] 2 sourcesDominican Republic launches electronic passport rollout in US
The Dominican Republic has launched its new electronic passport for citizens in the US, specifically in New York, New Jersey, and Massachusetts, featuring enhanced security and repatriation coverage.
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[INTERNATIONAL] 3 sourcesDominican Republic launches electronic passports for diaspora in US
President Luis Abinader launched the Dominican Republic's new electronic passport in the US, featuring biometric security and up to $9,000 in repatriation insurance for the diaspora.
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[POLITICS] 7 sourcesDominican Republic naturalizes 182 new citizens from 30 countries
Minister Faride Raful led the swearing-in of 182 new Dominican citizens from over 30 countries, marking a modernized naturalization process involving digital files and citizenship exams.
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