| Jordan
(Hashemite Kingdom 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 The
Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan was the first Arab country to establish full diplomatic
relations with South Africa in 1993. In December 1994 South Africa established
a resident mission in Amman. In April 1996 the late king Hussein led a delegation
attending an UNCTAD Conference in South Africa. This attendance was upgraded to
the level of a State Visit. During October 1999 the former President Mandela briefly
visited Amman and his visit did much to enhance the bilateral relationship. Diplomatic
Representation South African Representation in Jordan
H E
Dr M S Tsele
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary
South Africa Embassy
Jordanian
Representation in South Africa
H E Mr O J Nadif Alturk
Ambassador Extraordinary
and Plenipotentiary
The
Embassy of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan Travel
Info Visa Requirements for South Africans All passport
holders including South African passport holders are advised to obtain visas in
advance to visiting Jordan. Visas can be obtained on arrival but it is far easier
and less time consuming if they have been issued in advance. Health
Requirements Tetanus immunisation is recommended for rural areas. For
further information go to Travelers' Health. Climate
Info Hot, dry summers - cool evenings (April - October). Rain in winter
(November -March). For up-to-date weather information click here Currency
Info The monetary unit is the Jordanian Dinar. Exchange
rate as on 17 January 2002: R1.00 = JD0.06 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 0872/0872/0837.
Trade
Info For current information on trade statistics between
South Africa and Jordan, visit the web site of the Department
of Trade and Industry of South Africa Interest
Groups and Information No Information | 
