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Organisations History of Relations South
Africa established non-resident diplomatic relations with Jamaica on 9 September
1994. In 1999, South Africa appointed Ambassador T Luthuli-Qcbashe as first non-resident
High Commissioner to Jamaica and the rest of CARICOM with residence in Caracas,
Venezuela, while High Commissioner TH Chiliza based in Kingston assumed duty as
the first resident representative in October 2000. High Commissioner DAC
Saunders, resident in Brussels, presented his credentials to President Mbeki in
November 2000. President Mbeki paid a State Visit to Jamaica on from 30 June
to 2 July 2003, which had included his attendance of the CARICOM Heads of State
Summit in Kingston. The Jamaican Government has waived visa requirements for
all South African passport holders, while regular holders of Jamaican passports
may enter South Africa for a period of up to 90 days without the necessity of
visas. Diplomatic Representation South
African Representation in Jamaica
H E Ms L E Yengeni
High Commissioner Extraordinary & Plenipotentiary
South African High Commission Jamaican Representation in
South Africa
H E Ms A V Comfort
High Commissioner Extraordinary & Plenipotentiary
Jamaican
High Commission Travel
Info
Visa Requirements for South Africans None. Ensure
passport is valid for a minimum of 6 months from date of entry. Health
Requirements
Yellow fever -
- Only individuals traveling from countries with risk of Yellow fever transmission, as listed on the World Health Organization (WHO) International Travel and Health website, are required to provide proof of vaccination for entry into Jamaica.
- Persons transiting through countries with risk of Yellow Fever transmission, as listed on the current WHO International Travel and Health website, will not be required to provide proof vaccination if the stay is for 12 hour or less.
Hepatitis
A & B - immunisation recommended. Tetanus - immunisation recommended. Drinking
water - exercise caution. For further information go to Travelers' Health. Climate
Info Tropical; temperate interior.
For up-to-date weather information
click here. Currency
Info
The monetary unit is the Jamaican Dollar (JMD).
For up-to-date
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
Info Exports fall chiefly into the categories of chemicals etc. and
machinery etc. Imports fall chiefly into the category of prepared foodstuffs,
beverages, spirits and vinegar, tobacco, etc.
For current information on
trade statistics between South Africa and Jamaica, visit the website of the Department
of Trade, Industry and Competition of South Africa.
Interest
Groups and Information No Information | 
