The Honorary Consulate of Canada in Puerto Plata is an honorary consular post of Canada in Puerto Plata, Puerto Plata province. It is run by an honorary consul – not a career diplomat – who helps Canadian citizens locally; passports, visas and most other formal consular services are handled by the Embassy of Canada in the Dominican Republic.
Contact Details
| Address | Calle Villanueva No. 8, Edificio Abraxas, Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic |
| Telephone | +1 809 586 5761 |
| puerto-plata@international.gc.ca |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 13:00 |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 13:00 |
| Friday | Closed |
Hours shown: in-person service (by appointment), according to Global Affairs Canada (October 2026). Closed on the days listed under “Closing days” below.
Location of the Honorary Consulate
Before your visit
- Appointment: required, according to the same source.
- Location: The honorary consulate is in Puerto Plata, Puerto Plata province; the nearest international airport is Gregorio Luperón International Airport (POP), about 14 km in a straight line from the centre of Puerto Plata. (distances: OpenStreetMap)
About the Honorary Consulate of Canada in Puerto Plata
The details shown come from Global Affairs Canada – office information (Puerto Plata). On Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday the office works from 09:00 to 13:00 without in-person service. Canada also has an office in Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic.
Which Canadian office handles passports and visas?
For passports, visas and other formal consular services, contact the Embassy of Canada in the Dominican Republic. The honorary consulate in Puerto Plata can help with first steps and pass on documents, but it does not replace the embassy’s consular section.
Contact details of the Canadian Embassy in Santo Domingo, as listed on its page in this directory:
- Address: Torre Citigroup, Acrópolis Center, Piso 18, Av. Winston Churchill No. 1099, Piantini, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
- Telephone: +1 809 262 3100
- Email: sdmgo.consul@international.gc.ca
- Opening hours: Monday to Thursday 09:00–12:00 and 13:00–16:00; Friday 09:00–12:00
- Website: travel.gc.ca/assistance/embassies-consulates/dominican-republic
Do I need an appointment?
Yes. According to Global Affairs Canada (October 2026), visits are by appointment.
What can an honorary consul do?
An honorary consul is not a career diplomat but a local resident – often a business person or lawyer – appointed by Canada and approved by the host country. Depending on the powers granted, the honorary consul can help Canadian citizens in an emergency (lost passport, accident, arrest), pass on applications and documents to the embassy, and certify signatures or life certificates. Passports and visas are not issued by an honorary consulate; they remain the responsibility of the embassy or a career consulate.
Other consulates in Puerto Plata
6 other countries are represented in Puerto Plata: Italy (honorary), Jamaica (honorary), Norway (honorary), Poland (honorary), Spain (honorary), United States (consular agency).
Closing days
According to Global Affairs Canada, the honorary consulate is closed on these days:
- 1 January 2026 – New Year’s Day
- 26 January 2026 – Duarte Day
- 27 February 2026 – Dominican Independence Day
- 3 April 2026 – Good Friday
- 6 April 2026 – Easter Monday
- 4 May 2026 – Dominican Labour Day
- 4 June 2026 – Corpus Christi
- 1 July 2026 – Canada Day
- 7 September 2026 – Canadian Labour Day
- 30 September 2026 – National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
- 12 October 2026 – Canadian Thanksgiving
- 9 November 2026 – Dominican Constitution Day
- 25 December 2026 – Christmas Day
Emergency assistance
In the Dominican Republic, dial 911 for ambulance, fire and police; the 911 service does not cover the whole country, and outside Santo Domingo the tourist police (POLITUR) can be reached on +1 809 200 3500 (GOV.UK travel advice). Dominican citizens who need consular help in Canada can contact the Embassy of the Dominican Republic in Ottawa.
Diplomatic missions of Canada in the Dominican Republic
Canada in the Dominican Republic
Measured in a straight line from Puerto Plata, the nearest other Canadian office is the Embassy in Santo Domingo (about 170 km). Distances in brackets are straight-line distances from Puerto Plata.
- Santo Domingo (170 km) – Embassy of Canada in the Dominican Republic
- Punta Cana (280 km) – Office of the embassy
- Puerto Plata – Honorary Consulate (this page)
Frequently asked questions about the Honorary Consulate of Canada in Puerto Plata
Can I apply for a Canadian passport or visa at the honorary consulate?
Regular passport and visa applications go to the Embassy of Canada in the Dominican Republic.
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Details checked on 25 October 2026. Sources: Global Affairs Canada – office information (Puerto Plata), Ley No. 139-97 on the moving of public holidays (Gaceta Oficial No. 9957, 25 June 1997), as applied in the Ministry of Labour’s calendar of public holidays for 2026, GOV.UK foreign travel advice: Dominican Republic (getting help).
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