Trinidad and Tobago visa requirements for Ghanaians

Travel and visa requirements

Trinidadian Visa is not required for Ghanaians

Stay Duration: 90 days

Entry Requirements

  • Ghanaian passport holders can stay in Trinidad and Tobago visa-free for a duration of 90 days.
  • Visitors can stay in Trinidad and Tobago visa for a maximum period of 90 days in any 180 days period.
  • You can apply for an extension of your visa with the immigration authorities in Trinidad and Tobago for a duration of 6 months.
  • You must have a valid reason/purpose for extension of stay, valid return ticket. proof of sufficient funds for the duration of your stay. proof of hotel accommodation, proof of marriage, if married and proof of parentage for minors before you can apply for an extension of your visa.
  • The processing fee for extending your stay is $100 TT.
  • To enter Trinidad and Tobago, a valid machine-readable passport is required.
  • Visitors are required to provide a proper local address in Trinidad and Tobago.
  • Ghanaians visiting Trinidad and Tobago with pets must obtain a certificate of vaccination and must obtain an import license from the embassy or the high commission.
  • Ghanaians visiting Trinidad and Tobago must check for hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, yellow fever, rabies, meningitis, polio, measles, mumps and rubella (MMR), Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis), chickenpox, shingles, pneumonia, and influenza vaccines.
  • Direct flights are available from the Kotoka International Airport Accra, Ghana to Port of Spain, Trinidad, and Tobago. The estimated flight time is between 8 - 9 hours. 
  • Christianity is the most widely practiced religion in Trinidad and Tobago.
  • Because the time zone currently used in Trinidad and Tobago is the Atlantic Standard Time (GMT-4), Ghana is 4 hours ahead of Trinidad and Tobago.
  • Getting around in Trinidad and Tobago is possible through various public means of transportation including Route Taxis, Maxi Taxis, Car rentals.
  • In Trinidad and Tobago, the power plugs and sockets are of type A and B. The standard voltage is 115 V and the standard frequency is 60 Hz.
  • Trinidad and Tobago have a warm, tropical climate characterized by two distinct seasons, a dry season from January to May and a wet season from June to December.
  • The best time to visit Trinidad and Tobago is from January to May when the skies stay clear. Although the islands aren't on the hurricane belt, afternoon rain showers are daily occurrences from June to December.
  • English is the most widely spoken language in Trinidad and Tobago.
  • Visitors are advised to be careful when carrying out monetary transactions in Trinidad and Tobago, from currency changes to relatively expensive purchases.
  • 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

What kind of food is eaten in Trindad and Tobago??
Callaloo is often served with cornmeal coo coo, plantain, cassava, sweet potatoes, dumplings and curried crab. Pelau, a rice-based dish brought by the Indian indentured labourers, is a very popular dish in Trinidad and Tobago, as well as stewed chicken, breadfruit oil down, macaroni pie, ox-tails.

What is the best currency to take to Trindad and Tobago??

The local TT dollar is the most widely used currency, one or two places may take US dollars, but shops and restaurants largely use the island's local currency.

Can you drink the tap water in Trindad and Tobago??

Generally, one can easily drink the water in Trinidad and Tobago. However, immediately after a storm the water may be polluted, and you are advised to drink only bottled water.

Is Trinidad and Tobago a safe holiday destination??

Trinidad and Tobago is traditionally touristy and has many beach resorts that are generally considered safe, but caution is still recommended, especially after dark.

What's the cheapest time of the year to visit Trinidad and Tobago??

Although the islands aren't on the hurricane belt, afternoon rain showers are daily occurrences from June to December. Hotels lower their rates to account for rainy weather during this wet season.

Am a Ghanaian: I would like to be a citizen of Trinidad?
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3 years ago

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3 years ago

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1 year ago

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2 years ago

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2 years ago

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1 year ago

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