Sao Tomé and Principe (Democratic
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 enjoys full diplomatic relations with
the Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe since 10 May 1994.
Diplomatic
Representation
South African Representation in Sao
Tome and Principe
Chargé d'Affaires
Mr G N Ngwenya
South African Embassy
Sao
Tome and Principe Representation in South Africa
Honorary Consul
CRG Hellinger
Honorary Consulate
Travel
Info
Visa Requirements for South Africans
The embassy of
Sao Tomé and Principe in Libreville can be contacted on:
Tel: 09 241 721
527
Fax: 09 241 721 528
Address: BP 489, Libreville, Gabon
For
more information contact the Hon Consulate-General of the Democratic Republic
of Sao Tome and Principe.
Health
Requirements
A yellow fever certificate is required. Malaria
is a risk. Immunisation is recommended for hepatitis A and B as well as for tetanus.
Bilharzia, rabies and typhoid are present. Immunisation is recommended for polio.
For
further information go to Travelers' Health.
Climate Info
An equatorial
climate with heavy rainfall and high temperatures. It is very humid. The main
dry season is June to September.
For up-to-date weather information click here.
Currency Info
The legal
tender is the Dobra which is not freely convertible. It can only be used on the
islands of Sao Tome and Principe. One US Dollar is approximately 9000 Dobra.
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 Sao Tomeand Principe, visit the web site of the Department
of Trade and Industry of South Africa
Interest
Groups and Information
No Information
