Canadian representation in the Dominican Republic
Canadian Consulate in Puerto Plata
Contact details, opening hours and consular assistance for the Consulate of Canada in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic.
Contact details
Contact the Canadian Consulate in Puerto Plata
The Consulate of Canada is located in Edificio Abraxas on Calle Villanueva in Puerto Plata.
Edificio Abraxas
Puerto Plata
Dominican Republic
Appointments: In-person general enquiries and consular services are currently available by appointment on Monday and Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Location
Where is the Canadian Consulate in Puerto Plata?
The Consulate is located at Calle Villanueva No 8, Edificio Abraxas, in Puerto Plata.
About the consulate
About the Consulate of Canada in Puerto Plata
The Canadian Consulate in Puerto Plata provides a local point of contact for Canadians visiting or living in northern parts of the Dominican Republic.
The office is headed on an honorary basis. Canada’s principal diplomatic mission in the country is the Embassy of Canada in Santo Domingo, with an additional Embassy office in Punta Cana.
The Puerto Plata office provides local consular assistance, while broader passport, citizenship and other document services are handled through the main Canadian mission network in the Dominican Republic.
Consular services
Services at the Canadian Consulate in Puerto Plata
The Consulate provides selected local services for Canadian citizens.
Consular assistance
Canadians in Puerto Plata and the surrounding region can contact the office for local consular assistance and guidance.
General enquiries
The office provides general information for Canadians during its published service hours.
Emergency assistance
Emergency Canadian consular assistance is available 24 hours a day through the Government of Canada.
Limited local service scope: The current Canada-Dominican Republic office directory assigns Puerto Plata only General Enquiries and Consular Services. Passport and citizenship services are not listed as local services for this office.
Opening hours
Opening hours at the Canadian Consulate in Puerto Plata
In-person service
Monday: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., by appointment.
Thursday: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., by appointment.
No in-person service
Tuesday: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: Closed.
Before visiting: Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday are listed as office hours without in-person services. Book an appointment for Monday or Thursday if you need to attend in person.
Passport and citizenship services
Canadian passport services for Puerto Plata
The Government of Canada does not currently list passport or citizenship services as local services provided by the Puerto Plata Consulate.
Passport services
For passport applications, renewals or replacement documents, contact the Embassy of Canada in Santo Domingo or the Office of the Embassy of Canada in Punta Cana for the current procedure.
Citizenship services
Canadian citizenship services are handled through the broader Canadian mission network in the Dominican Republic rather than being listed as a local Puerto Plata service.
Before sending documents: Contact the Canadian mission handling your specific service before mailing or delivering original passport or citizenship documents.
Before you visit
Preparing to visit the Canadian Consulate in Puerto Plata
Book the correct day
In-person appointments are currently available only on Monday and Thursday mornings.
Check where your service is handled
Passport and citizenship services are not listed as local Puerto Plata services and may require assistance from Santo Domingo or Punta Cana.
Confirm office closures
The Consulate observes designated Canadian and Dominican holidays. Check current availability before travelling.
Frequently asked questions
Canadian Consulate in Puerto Plata FAQ
Is there a Canadian consulate in Puerto Plata?
Yes. Canada maintains a Consulate at Calle Villanueva No 8, Edificio Abraxas, in Puerto Plata.
Is the Canadian Consulate in Puerto Plata headed by an Honorary Consul?
Yes. Travel.gc.ca identifies the local representative as an Honorary Consul of Canada, while Global Affairs Canada officially names the office the Consulate of Canada to the Dominican Republic, in Puerto Plata.
What is the telephone number?
The published telephone number is +1 809 586 5761.
What is the email address?
The published email address is puerto-plata@international.gc.ca.
When can I visit the Canadian Consulate in Puerto Plata?
In-person service is currently available by appointment on Monday and Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Are there office hours on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday?
Yes, the office lists 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on those days, but no in-person services are provided.
Can I apply for a Canadian passport in Puerto Plata?
Passport services are not currently listed as a local Puerto Plata service. Contact the Embassy in Santo Domingo or the Embassy Office in Punta Cana for the current procedure.
Which services are officially listed for Puerto Plata?
The current Canada-Dominican Republic office directory lists General Enquiries and Consular Services for the Puerto Plata office.