| Estonia
(Republic of) History
of Relations | Diplomatic Representation | Travel
Info | Health Requirements | Climate Info
| Currency Info | Trade Info | Visits
and Meetings | Agreements | Interest Groups/
Organisations History of Relations Estonia
had representation in South Africa from 1934 with an Honorary Consul in Cape Town.
A second Honorary Consul was appointed in Johannesburg in 1939. Estonian representation
ended in 1948. South Africa formally recognised the independence of Estonia and
the other Baltic States on 28 August 1991. Diplomatic relations were established
in October 1991. Bilateral relations between South Africa and Estonia have developed
gradually. There are no contentious or outstanding political issues between the
two countries. Diplomatic Representation South
African Representation in Estonia Representation accredited from SA
Embassy in Helsinki, Finland.
HE Dr B G Hans (non-resident)
Ambassador
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary South
African Embassy
Estonian
Representation in South Africa Honorary Consul
Ms R Knipe Honorary
Consulate: Cape Town Travel
Info Visa requirements for South Africans An Estonian tourist
visa can be used to enter Lithuania and Latvia. Visit the Estonia Ministry of
Foreign Affairs's section on Consular Information for further information. Health
requirements South Africans do not require vaccinations when visiting
Estonia. However, vaccinations against Polio, Hepatitis A and Tetanus are advisable
as a precautionary measure. For further information go to Travelers' Health. Climate
Info Wet, moderate winters and cool summers. For up-to-date weather
information click here. Currency
Info The Monetary Unit is the Estonian kroon (EEK), divided into 100
cents. The exchange rate was 17.42 EEK to the US dollar on 6 April 2001, on a
fixed rate since June 1992. For current exchange rates click here. State
and Official Visits / Bilateral Meetings No Information Bilateral
Agreements If you have any queries with regard to treaties please contact
the Treaty Section at 012 351 0872/0872/0837.
Trade
Statistics Estonia's most important exports to South Africa are matches,
computers, electronic equipment and foodstuffs. South Africa exports fresh and
canned fruit, wine, filters, transformers and signal equipment to Estonia. For
current information on trade statistics between South Africa and Estonia, visit
the web site of the Department
of Trade and Industry of South Africa Interest
Groups and Information Estonian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Mr.
Mart Relve Director General Toom-Kooli 17 10130 Tallinn tel:
+372 64 604 44 fax: +372 64 602 45 email: koda@koda.ee | 
