| Dominica
(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 Relations between South Africa and Dominica were established
on 29 April 1998. High Commissioner TH Chiliza presented letters of credentials
to President Vernom Shaw, on 22 August 2001. The High Commissioner also met with
the Minister of Tourism, Transport, and Culture, as well as with Prime Minister
Pierre Charles. The Minister of Culture presented the Mission with a proposal
for exchange visits to South Africa and for expertise related to the cultural
industries. The Honourable Matthew J. Walter, Minister for Community Development
and Gender Affairs attended the Commonwealth Local Government Conference in Pretoria
in March 2003. Diplomatic Representation South
African Representation in Dominica
The South African High Commission
in Kingston, Jamaica is responsible for Dominica: H E Ms L E Yengeni
High Commissioner Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary South
African High Commission
Time difference: -7 hours Dominican Representation in
South Africa None. Travel
Info Visa Requirements for South Africans None for
visits of up to 21 days. Extensions may be granted by the local immigration authorities.
Passport should be valid for at least 6 months from date of entry. Health
Requirements Tetanus - immunisation recommended. For further
information go to Travelers' Health. Climate
Info Tropical; tempered by trade winds. Rainy season from May
to August. For up-to-date weather information click here. Currency
Info
East Caribbean Dollar (XCD). For up-to-date weather information 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 of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) at 012 351 1000.
Trade
Statistics Exports fall chiefly into the categories of pulp of
wood or of other fibrous celluloisic material and base metals etc. Imports fall
chiefly into the category of machinery and mechanical appliances, electrical equipment,
etc.
For current information on trade statistics between South Africa and
Dominica, visit the website of the Department
of Trade, Industry and Competition of South Africa.
Interest
Groups and Information No information | 
