Mauritius (The Republic)
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
Relations
between South Africa and Mauritius were formalised in 1992 with the establishing
of Representative Offices in both countries. Full diplomatic relations were established
in 1994. Upon South Africa's return to the Commonwealth, relations have been conducted
at the level of High Commission.
Diplomatic
Representation
South African Representation in Mauritius
Vacant
High Commissioner
South
African High Commission
Mauritius Representation in South
Africa
Mr M I Dossa
High Commissioner
Chargé d'Affaires
ad interim Ms G Sooben
Mauritius High
Commission
Travel Info
Visa
Requirements for South Africans
None
Holders of private South African
passports do not require visas to enter Mauritius.
Health
Requirements
NONE
For further information go to
Travelers' Health.
Climate Info
The climate
of these tropical Indian Ocean islands is cooled by the South East Trade Winds.
The hottest season extends from December to April, with an average temperature
of 30 degrees C. The period July to August is the coolest, with temperatures varying
between 14 and 22 degrees C.
For up-to-date weather information click here.
Currency
Info
The monetary unit is the Mauritius Rupee which is divided into
100 cents.
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
Info
For current information on trade statistics between South Africa
and Mauritius, visit the web site of the Department
of Trade and Industry of South Africa
Interest
Groups and Information
No Information
