Office of the Embassy of Canada to the Dominican Republic, in Punta Cana
We provide services to Canadians visiting and living in the Dominican Republic.
Services and information
Adoption and surrogacy
Process to adopt a child internationally and bring them back to Canada.
Birth abroad
Register a child's birth abroad.
Citizenship services
Steps to become a Canadian citizen. Get proof of citizenship.
Criminal record checks
How to get a criminal record check abroad, if required.
Death abroad
Steps to follow when a loved one dies abroad.
Marriage abroad
Requirements, documents and processes for getting married abroad.
Notarial services
Have your documents certified and authenticated.
Passport services
Apply for a passport and what to do if your passport is lost, stolen or damaged.
Pensions and retirement
Information on pensions and retiring outside of Canada.
Same-sex marriage abroad
Country specific information on same-sex marriage.
Studying abroad
Information on education or research opportunities in foreign countries.
Visa and immigration services
Apply to immigrate. Get a visa to study, work or visit Canada.
Voting abroad
Voting process for Canadians who live abroad.
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Office closures
These closures are subject to change in the event of a large-scale emergency.
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| 2024-12-25 | Christmas day |
| 2025-01-01 | New Year |
| 2025-01-06 | Three Kings Day |
| 2025-02-27 | Independence Day |
| 2025-04-18 | Good Friday |
| 2025-05-05 | Labour Day |
| 2025-06-19 | Corpus Christi |
| 2025-06-30 | Canada Day |
| 2025-09-01 | Labour Day |
| 2025-09-30 | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation |
| 2025-10-13 | Thanksgiving |
| 2025-11-10 | Constitution Day |
| 2025-12-25 | Christmas Day |
| 2025-12-26 | Boxing Day |
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