The Honorary Consulate General of Poland in Puerto Plata is an honorary consular post of Poland in Puerto Plata, Puerto Plata province. It is run by an honorary consul – not a career diplomat – who helps Polish citizens locally; passports, visas and most other formal consular services are handled by the Polish embassy accredited to the Dominican Republic (see below).
Contact Details
| Address | Guayacanes 15, Costambar, Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic |
| Telephone | +1 809 970 7303 |
| Emergency phone | +1 809 974 6393 |
| Fax | +1 809 970 7303 |
| konsul@dominikana.konsulat.gov.pl | |
| Honorary Consul General | Marek Piwowarski |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
Hours shown: visiting hours (by prior arrangement), according to the Polish embassy in Panama (gov.pl) (October 2026). Honorary consuls are not always available at these times – call or e-mail before you go.
Location of the Honorary Consulate
Before your visit
- Appointment: required, according to the same source.
- Location: The honorary consulate general is in Puerto Plata (Costambar), Puerto Plata province; the nearest international airport is Gregorio Luperón International Airport (POP), about 16 km in a straight line from the centre of Costambar. (distances: OpenStreetMap)
About the Honorary Consulate General of Poland in Puerto Plata
The honorary consul general is Marek Piwowarski, according to Embassy of Poland in Panama – honorary consulates (gov.pl). According to the same source, its district covers the provinces of Monte Cristi, Puerto Plata, Espaillat, María Trinidad Sánchez, Sánchez Ramírez, Salcedo, Samaná, Valverde and Santiago Rodríguez. Languages: Polish, Russian, Spanish, French and English. Poland also has an honorary consulate in Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic.
Which Polish office handles passports and visas?
Poland has no resident embassy in the Dominican Republic. According to the MIREX – non-resident heads of mission accredited to the Dominican Republic (list of 31 August 2026), its ambassador accredited to the Dominican Republic is Jolanta Janek, who resides in Panama City (credentials presented on 20 August 2025).
Do I need an appointment?
Yes. According to the Polish embassy in Panama (gov.pl) (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 Poland and approved by the host country. Depending on the powers granted, the honorary consul can help Polish 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: Canada (honorary), Italy (honorary), Jamaica (honorary), Norway (honorary), Spain (honorary), United States (consular agency).
Closing days
Honorary consuls set their own office hours; the honorary consulate general is usually closed on Dominican public holidays (Law 139-97) and may also close on public holidays of Poland.
Emergency assistance
For emergencies, Polish citizens can call +1 809 974 6393, the number given by the Polish embassy in Panama (gov.pl). 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).
Diplomatic missions of Poland in the Dominican Republic
Poland in the Dominican Republic
Measured in a straight line from Puerto Plata, the nearest other Polish office is the Honorary Consulate in Santo Domingo (about 170 km). Distances in brackets are straight-line distances from Puerto Plata.
- Panama City – ambassador of Poland accredited to the Dominican Republic (no resident embassy)
- Puerto Plata – Honorary Consulate General (this page)
- Santo Domingo (170 km) – Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Honorary Consulate General of Poland in Puerto Plata
Does Poland have an embassy in the Dominican Republic?
No. According to MIREX, the ambassador of Poland accredited to the Dominican Republic resides in Panama City.
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Details checked on 25 October 2026. Sources: Embassy of Poland in Panama – honorary consulates (gov.pl), MIREX – non-resident heads of mission accredited to the Dominican Republic (list of 31 August 2026), 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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