# U.S. Embassy operations in Dominican Republic

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/us-embassy-operations-in-dominican-republic
> Updated: 2026-11-02T16:39:05.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

The United States Embassy in the Dominican Republic has issued several notices to citizens regarding administrative and security matters. In October 2026, the embassy facilitated voting for U.S. residents by providing instructions on how to submit ballots via the Federal Postcard Application (FPCA) or through consular agencies. 

In November 2026, the embassy issued a warning concerning fraudulent schemes. These scams involve unsolicited email invitations to conferences in the United States that falsely promise guaranteed visa approvals. The embassy advised citizens to avoid making payments via cryptocurrency or bank transfers to organizers and to verify the legitimacy of event organizers independently.

## Timeline

### 2026-11-02: US Embassy in Dominican Republic warns of conference-related visa scams

The US Embassy in the Dominican Republic warns of scams where fraudsters use fake conference invitations to promise guaranteed US visas and solicit illegal payments.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/us-embassy-in-dominican-republic-warns-of-conference-related-visa-scams

### 2026-10-20: U.S. Embassy in Dominican Republic facilitates voting for residents

The U.S. Embassy in the Dominican Republic is advising American residents on how to submit absentee ballots via the embassy, local mail, or private couriers.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/us-embassy-in-dominican-republic-facilitates-voting-for-residents

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