Dominica visa requirements for Ghanaians
Travel and visa requirements
Dominican Visa is not required for Ghanaians
Stay Duration: 180 days
Entry Requirements
- Ghanaian passport holders can stay in Dominica without a visa for a duration of 180 days.
- That means no tourist visa is required for Ghanaians for stays under six months.
- Your passport must be valid for at least six months with two blank pages for visa stamps on arrival to Dominica.
- You must also show proof of a return/onward ticket, sufficient funds and hotel accommodation before entry into Dominica.
- There are no currency restrictions for entering and exiting the country, however, you must pay a departure tax of $22 before leaving Dominica.
- Visitors wishing to enter the country with their pets must obtain an Import Permit. The Veterinary Office of the Ministry of Agriculture can assist with the requisite guidelines.
- Ghanaians visiting Dominica are advised to be up to date on vaccinations for hepatitis A and B, typhoid, yellow fever, rabies, meningitis, polio, measles, mumps and rubella (MMR), Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis), chickenpox, shingles, pneumonia and influenza virus.
- Direct flights are available from Kotoka International Airport Accra, Ghana to Roseau. The estimated flight time is from 21 - 22 hours.
- The most widely practiced religion in Dominica is Christianity, with a majority of practitioners identifying as Roman Catholic. Various minority religious groups are also present on the island.
- Because the time zone currently in use in Dominica is Atlantic Standard Time (GMT-4), Ghana is 4 hours ahead of Dominica.
- Getting around in Dominica is possible through various public means of transportation including car rentals, taxis, and mini-buses.
- Dominica uses the plug type D and G. The standard voltage is 230 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
- Dominica has a humid tropical climate with clear-cut wet and dry seasons and an average temperature of 30 °C (86 °F).
- The dry season which lasts from February - April is best for visiting as it is a good time to explore and participate freely in tourism-related activities.
- Although English is the official and most widely spoken language in Dominica, there are also other languages like the Dominican Creole and Antillean Creole.
- Visitors might want to pick up some basic Creole phrases to help them simplify communication in rural spaces.
- Visitors taking pictures are advised to be respectful and conscious of their environment while at it. Photo subjects or their guardians might need to be tipped in some cases.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long can Ghanaians stay in Dominica without a visa?
As a Ghana citizen, you can stay visa free in Dominica for a duration of six months.
What is the official language spoken in Dominica?
Though English is the official and national language of the Dominican people, another language is widely spoken in the region.
What currency is used in Dominica?
As a member of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), Dominica uses the Eastern Caribbean dollar is its official currency.
Is the tap water safe in Dominica?
Probably. The tap water supply in Dominica is filtered and relatively to safe to drink.
What is Dominica known for?
Dominica has been nicknamed the "Nature Isle of the Caribbean" for its natural environment. It is the youngest island in the Lesser Antilles, and in fact, it is still being formed by geothermal-volcanic activity, as evidenced by the world's second-largest hot spring, called Boiling Lake.
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Yanny
4 years ago
I find it difficult to fly from Accra to Dominican Republic because no flight fly Direct
What Jobs can one do whiles in Dominica ??
Koumako Kofi Akorlie
2 years ago
Is there a job I can do whiles staying for 180days in Dominica?
Koumako Kofi Akorlie
2 years ago
Is there a job I can do whiles staying for 180days in Dominica?