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Dominican Republic citizenship and passport updates

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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. ~~Following this, in~~ In September 2026, President Luis Abinader launched the international rollout of new electronic ~~passports. The initial deployment targeted~~ passports, initially targeting the Dominican diaspora in New York, New Jersey, and ~~Boston. These~~ 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 ~~include~~ feature an electronic chip and over 130 security measures ~~and provide~~ 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 covering~~ remains. This service covers up to ~~US$9,000.~~ 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.

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