Ecuador
(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 Following
an official visit by the South African Ambassador accredited to Santiago in November
1993, South Africa established diplomatic relations with Ecuador on 19940922. Diplomatic
Representation South African Representation in Ecuador The
South African Embassy in Caracas, Venezuela is responsible for Ecuador: H E Mr M K J Nkosi Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary
South African Embassy
Ecuadorian
Representation in South Africa
Vacant
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary
Embassy of Ecuador
Travel
Info Visa Requirements for South Africans None for South
African passport holders for a stay not exceeding 90 days. Visas are required
for longer stays for tourists, business and study purposes. Health
Requirements Yellow fever certificate. Malaria - risk exists if
travelling below 1 500m - only chloroquin needed Tetanus - immunisation
recommended. For further information go to Travelers' Health. Climate Tropical
in coastal areas; rainy season from September to June; cool weather in interior
mountain region. For up-to-date weather information click here. Currency
Changed
to Dollar since September 2000. 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 of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) at 012 351 1000.
Trade
Info Exports fall chiefly into the category of base metals. Imports
fall chiefly into the categories of machinery, mechanical appliances and electrical
equipment, and chemicals.
For current information on trade statistics between
South Africa and Ecuador, visit the website of the Department
of Trade, Industry and Competition of South Africa.
Interest
Groups and Information No information
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