Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI)
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
Diplomatic relations were established on 17 January 1996. The South African High Commissioner based in Canberra is accredited to Marshall Islands. RMI is a member of the United Nations, the Pacific Islands Forum, the South Pacific Forum and the South Pacific Commission as well as a member of G77 and IMF.
Marshall Islands comprises twenty nine atolls and five coral islands with a total land area of 171 sq kms with an estimated population of about 54 069.
Diplomatic
Representation
South African Representation in the Marshall Islands
The
South African High Commissioner in Canberra, Australia may be contacted for enquiries.
H E Mr M C J Van Schalkwyk
High Commissioner Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary
South
African High Commission
Marshall Islands Representation in South
Africa
No Representation
Travel
Info
Visa Requirements for South Africans
Refer to the South African High Commissioner in Canberra, Australia.
Health
Requirements
The preventative measures you need to take while traveling in the South Pacific region depend on the areas you visit and the length of time you stay. A certificate of yellow fever vaccination may be required for entry into certain of these countries if you are coming from a tropical South American or sub-Saharan African country. For detailed information see Yellow Fever Comprehensive Vaccination Requirements.
Recommended Vaccines (as appropriate for Age and Area visited)
- Hepatitis A or immune globulin(IG)
- Rabies, if you might be exposed to wild or domestic animals through your work or recreation
- Typhoid, particularly if you are visiting developing countries in this region
- As needed, booster doses for tetanus-diphtheria and measles, and a one-time dose of polio for adults. Hepatitis B vaccine is now recommended for all infants and for children 11-12 years of age who did not receive the series as infants.
See your doctor at least 4-6 weeks before your trip to allow time for shots to take effect.
For more health information for travelers to the South Pacific, go to Travelers' Health
Climate
Info
Tropical, with little seasonal variation.
For up-to-date weather information, go to CNN.com Weather or Weather Underground.
Currency
Info
US Dollars are used throughout RMI.
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
Trade is negligible.
For current information on trade statistics between South Africa and Marshall Islands, visit the website of the Department
of Trade, Industry and Competition of South Africa.
Interest
Groups and Information
No Information
