Niger (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
Diplomatic
relations were established on 9 May 1994. The South African embassy in Abidjan,
Côte d'Ivoire, is accredited as non-residential Mission to Niger.
Diplomatic
Representation
South African Representation in Niger
Vacant
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary
South African Embassy
Niger
Representation in South Africa
At present the Republic of Niger does
not have diplomatic representation in South Africa. Contact the South African Embassy in Abidjan or
Embassy
of the Republic of Niger
ABIDJAN
Tel : 09-225 26 28 14
Fax : 09-225
26 41 88
Travel Info
Visa
requirements for South Africans
(X) Yes
Holders of private South
African passports must be in possession of a valid visa before entering the Republic
of Niger.
The cost per person for a visa is CFA Francs 25,000 (i.e. ±R250).
Applications must be accompanied by two passport photographs. The Niger Government
does not have diplomatic representation in South Africa, but as the main air travel
hub in West Africa runs through Abidjan, capital of Côté d'Ivoire, a visa application
can be submitted to the Embassy of Niger in Abidjan.
Health
requirements
Immunisation against hepatitis A and hepatitis
B is strongly recommended before departure from South Africa. Immunisation
against poliomyelitis, tetanus, typhoid and cholera is also recommended.
Malaria is not really a problem in Niger, although it does exist. A yellow
fever vaccination certificate is required.
For further information go
to Travelers' Health.
Climate Info
Temperatures
vary between 34 - 38 degrees C throughout all seasons. Evenings tend to be cooler
in the upper regions of the country.
For up-to-date
weather information click
here.
Currency
Info
The monetary unit is the CFA Franc, underpinned by the French
Franc (FF). (Conversion rate : 1 FF=100 FCFA)
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 0872/0851/0837.
Trade
Info
South Africa's main exports to Niger include iron and steel products,
machinery and mechanical appliances.
For current information on trade statistics
between South Africa and Niger, visit the web site of the Department
of Trade and Industry of South Africa
Interest
Groups and Information
No Info
