Republic of Rwanda
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
Full
diplomatic relations were established between South Africa and Rwanda in May 1995.
Diplomatic
Representation
South African Representation in Rwanda
South
Africa established residential representation in Rwanda on 30 September 2000.
H E Mr G N Twala
High Commissioner Extraordinary and Plenitpotentiary
South African High Commission
Rwandan
Representation in South Africa
H E Mr V Karega
High Commissioner
High Commission of the Republic of Rwanda
Travel
Info
Visa Requirements for South Africans
For more information contact the Rwandan Embassy in Pretoria.
Health Requirements
A
yellow fever vaccination certificate is required. Malaria prophylaxis is highly
recommended.
For further information go to Travelers' Health.
Climate Info
The whole
country is rugged, with the highest parts, over 2000 m above sea level, to the
west. To the east the land slopes towards various marshy lakes which form the
border with Tanzania. The climate is tropical with annual rainfall between 800
to 1400 mm.
For up-to-date weather information click here
Currency Info
The monetary
unit is the Rwanda Franc (FR), divided into 100 centimes. The current rate of
exchange is about FR 308 to the US Dollar. The currency is not freely convertible.
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
For current information on trade statistics between South Africa
and Rwanda, visit the web site of the Department
of Trade and Industry of South Africa
Interest
Groups and Information
No Information
