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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 from over 30 countries, utilizing modernized digitized files and examinations to complete the process.

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. Coordinated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the General Directorate of Passports, the initiative allows residents to renew or obtain documents through local consulates without traveling to the Dominican Republic.

The biometric documents feature an electronic chip and over 130 security measures to meet international civil aviation standards. The technical infrastructure is also designed to support the future implementation of Digital Travel Credentials on mobile devices.

A notable social protection benefit included in the passport is repatriation insurance for human remains. This service covers up to US$9,000 (approximately 585,000 Dominican pesos) for legal, logistical, and transport costs. The coverage activates 48 hours after issuance, though a six-month waiting period applies if death is due to illness. Families must coordinate with Seguros Reservas to utilize the service. Authorities stated the rollout will continue gradually to other Dominican consulates worldwide.

Entities

Dominican Republic · General Directorate of Passports · Dayana Díaz · Faride Raful · Seguros Reservas

Timeline

  1. 2 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Dominican 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.

  2. 4 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources
    Dominican 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.

  3. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 7 sources
    Dominican 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.

Sources

16minutos.com · azuanoticias.com · dominicanaaldia.com · eldinero.com.do · elfarolatino.com · eljaya.com · eluniversaldigital.net · listinusa.net · n.com.do · portadanacional.com · sabanetasr.com · santiago30caballeros.com

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