São 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 São Tomé and Principe since 10 May 1994.
Diplomatic
Representation
South African Representation in São Tomé and Principe
Chargé d'Affaires a.i.
Ms C E Castleman
South African Embassy
São Tomé and Principe Representation in South Africa
Honorary Consul
Vacant
Honorary Consulate
Travel
Info
Visa Requirements for South Africans
The embassy of
São 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 São Tomé 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 São Tomé and Principe Dobra (STN), which is not freely convertible. It can only be used on the
islands of São Tomé and Principe.
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
For current information on trade statistics between South Africa
and São Tomé and Principe, visit the website of the Department
of Trade, Industry and Competition of South Africa.
Interest
Groups and Information
No Information