How to get a Dominican Republic visa from Ghana

• This visa is issued to Ghanaians planning to visit the Dominican Republic for tourism purposes.
• Just like the tourist visa, the Dominican Republic tourist card also grants tourist travel access to foreigners.
• The tourist card option is not available to all nationals—you should check with your nearest Dominican embassy to get more information about securing a tourist card.
• The tourist card is issued at the airport upon your arrival into the country. The cost is usually $10.
• Tourists cards permit varying lengths of stay—between 30 to 90 days. For longer stays, one can visit the Migration Department in Santo Domingo and request an extension.
• You are advised to exit the country before your visa expires and present documents that show you have the intention to do so.
• If you overstay your visa without an extension, you will be fined during your departure. Fine varies by length of overstay and can be up to $500.
• During the visa application, you will need to provide proof of sufficient funds to last the duration of your stay.
• This visa does not serve study purposes. You cannot be enrolled in any of the institutions of learning in the country.

• This is the type of visa issued to Ghanaians traveling to the Dominican Republic for business purposes.
• You will need to provide an invitation letter from the Dominican company you will be visiting.
• This letter will also contain their detailed address, accompanied with the date and actual purpose of your trip.
• If the intention is to attend a meeting or seminar, confirmation/invitation from the conference organizer/institution is required.
• Pre-registration is recommended for business travelers who will be attending conferences in the country. Proof of this registration is required.
• If you are employed, you will have to present a certificate from your employer stating or allowing your business travel.
• Proof of sufficient funds to cover the costs of stay (e.g. bank statement for 2 recent months) is required.
• Self-employed people may need to submit proof of business registration.
• You cannot be gainfully employed while you are in the country with this visa.
• It must be made clear whether your trip will be sponsored by the employer or the local company.
• Proof of payment of visa application fee should be submitted.

• This visa is issued to foreigners who intend to make stopovers in the Dominican Republic.
• The Dominican Republic transit visa allows travelers to transit through the Dominican Republic to their destination country.
• Visa and other entry permits to the destination country are required.
• Flight ticket of the destination country should also be provided.
• Previously convicted criminals may not be granted entry into the Dominican Republic.
• A medical report which shows that you are free of any contagious disease should be provided.
• A receipt that shows that payment has been made for visa application is required.
• Under-aged children should ensure they submit the original copy of their birth certificate.
• This should be accompanied by a notarized consent signed by both parents of the minor.

The Dominican peso is the currency of Dominican Republic.

Dominican Republic is located in the island of Hispaniola, in the Greater Antilles archipelago of the Caribbean region.

The Dominican Republic has the ninth largest economy in Latin America, and is the largest in the Caribbean and Central America region. It is an upper middle-income developing country primarily dependent on mining, agriculture, trade, and services.

Santo Domingo is the capital of the Dominican Republic.