Tajikistan (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
South Africa and Tajikistan established full diplomatic
and consular relations on 5 May 1992. The Embassy in Ankara is accredited on a
non-residential basis to the Republic of Tajikistan. The first South African Ambassador
to Tajikistan, Mr TF Wheeler presented credentials to President Rakhmonov on 29
October 1999.
Diplomatic Representation
South
African Representation in Tajikistan
There is no South African representation
in Tajikistan, but the South African Ambassador
to Ankara, Turkey is accredited to Dushanbe on a non-resident basis.
HE
Mr L M S Mngqikana
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary
"OFFICIAL ADVISER OF THE AMBASSADOR"
Mr
Michael Timcke
19a Kora Kum Street
Tashkent
Republic of Uzbekistan
Tel: 099 98 71 185 88 23
Fax: 099 98 71 137 25 46
E-mail: felicity@timke.silk.org
Tajikistan
Representation in South Africa
No Representation
Travel
Info
Visa Requirements for South Africans
South Africans need to apply for visas
when visiting Tajikistan.
The following is needed to process a visa application:
·
Passport
·
completed application form
·
2 passport photographs
·
an invitation letter
·
a 1 month ordinary visa costs US$40, a 3 month visa is US$80 and
a multiple entry visa is US$180.
Applicants must apply directly to the:
Embassy
of Tajikistan
Mahatma Gandi Cad No 36
G O P
ANKARA
TEL:0990
312 446 16 02
FAX:0990 312 446 36 21
E-mail: saforat-turkey@inbox.ru
Health
Requirements
None
For further information go to Travelers' Health.
Climate Info
The Republic
of Tajikistan is a typical mountainous country ranging from 300 to 7495 metres
above sea level. 93 percent of the country is mountainous territory.
The
climate is continental. Temperatures in Tajikistan range from 50 degrees centigrade
in summer to minus 50 degrees centigrade in winter. Tajikistan has the second
largest water resources in CIS after Russia. The main sources of water are glaciers.
The Republic of Tajikistan is rich in lakes. Their water surface occupies
1005 sq km, which is about 1 percent of the territory of the Republic.
The
vegetation is desert, steppe, mountain and meadow.
For up-to-date weather
information click here
Currency Info
The monetary
unit is the Tajik Somoni. It is convertible. The official current rate of exchange
on December 2003 was Tajik Somoni 2.9 to the US Dollar.
For current exchange
rates click here
State
and Official Visits / Bilateral Meetings
NoInformation
Bilateral
Agreements
If you have any queries with regard to treaties please contact the Treaty Section at 012 351 0872/0851/0837.
Trade
Info
Not available - although South African engineering goods are used
in local mines.
For current information on trade statistics between South
Africa and Tajikistan, visit the web site of the Department
of Trade and Industry of South Africa
Interest
Groups and Information
No Information
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
(FAQ)
What business opportunities are available in Tajikistan?
Tajikistan
is one of the CIS countries rich in natural resources i.e. gold, aluminium and
a well developed electricity industry due to the plentiful hydro electrical resources
and effectiveness of electricity production. It has one of the biggest plants
in the Central Asian region for the production of aluminium.
Opportunities
for the supply of engineering goods and services exist.
How does
one reach Tajikistan?
Limited air services to the capital Dushanbe
are available from Istanbul, Moscow and Almaty, Kazakhstan.
Is
it safe to visit Tajikistan?
The country is recovering from the
aftermath of civil war. The advice of the Embassy, Mr Timcke or other sources
should be obtained before travelling to more remote parts of the country away
from the capital, Dushanbe.
