The U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo has announced it will close on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, due to Tropical Storm Melissa. All consular services and appointments scheduled for that day are canceled. U.S. citizens in need of assistance are advised to call 809-567-7775.
Individuals with visa, passport, or other consular service appointments will receive an email with instructions on how to reschedule.
The Dominican Republic’s Emergency Operations Center (COE) has issued a red alert for several provinces, including Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, San Cristobal, Peravia, San Jose de Ocoa, Azua, San Juan, Barahona, and Pedernales, as Tropical Storm Melissa is expected to bring heavy rain and strong winds to parts of the country. Additional provinces are under yellow and green alerts.
The embassy recommends staying informed about weather and road conditions through sources such as the National Hurricane Center at https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/ and the COE at http://www.coe.gob.do/ or its mobile app “alertaCOE.”
Safety recommendations include checking emails for consular appointment updates, avoiding floodwaters and bridges, moving to higher ground if necessary, and following local authorities’ instructions. U.S. citizens are encouraged to enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program at https://step.state.gov/ for emergency updates and review emergency preparedness information at Ready.gov.
Contact information for the U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo includes the emergency number 809-567-7775 and non-emergency inquiries at SDOAmericans@state.gov. Additional resources and updates can be found on the embassy’s website https://do.usembassy.gov/ and social media channels.
For consular affairs, the State Department can be reached at 1-888-407-4747 from the United States and Canada or 1-202-501-4444 from other countries.
"Please be advised that due to Tropical Storm Melissa, U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo will be closed on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. All consular services and appointments are canceled. U.S. citizens needing assistance should call 809-567-7775."
"Those with visa, passport, or other consular service appointments will receive an email with guidance on rescheduling their appointment."
"The Emergency Operations Center (COE) of the Dominican Republic has issued a red alert for Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, San Cristobal, Peravia, San Jose de Ocoa, Azua, San Juan, Barahona, and Pedernales provinces due to Tropical Storm Melissa, which is expected to bring extremely heavy rains and strong wind gusts across portions of the Dominican Republic. COE has also issued a yellow alert for 11 provinces, and a green alert for four provinces."