Trinidad and Tobago
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 established non-resident diplomatic relations
with Trinidad and Tobago on 10 January 1995. Ms T Luthuli- Gcabashe, South Africa's
non-resident High Commissioner, presented her credentials in Port of Spain on
4 May 1999. Minister Dullah Omar addressed a meeting of the International Criminal
Court in Trinidad and Tobago in 1998 and attended the Commonwealth Law Ministers'
Conference there in 1999.
Trinidad and Tobago's Ministers of Health attended
a Pharmaceutical Conference in South Africa in November 1999.
In November
2001, Mr Ruphus Matibe, Deputy Director: DACST, paid a fact-finding visit to Trinidad
and Tobago to explore opportunities for cultural cooperation. In May 2002, Mr
Matibe accompanied a South African cultural group to Trinidad and Tobago. The
opportunity was used for discussions with the then Minister of Culture, Eudine
Job Davies, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Culture and also with the Carnival
Committee. A draft Arts and Cultural Cooperation Agreement from South Africa was
forwarded to the Ministry of Culture and it was further agreed that the Carnival
Committee will work on a plan of action to initiate exchanges and cooperation
with the establishment of a carnival in South Africa.
Diplomatic
Representation
South African Representation in Trinidad and Tobago
H E Ms X N Ngwevela
High Commissioner Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary
South African High Commission
Time difference: -7 hours
Trinidad
and Tobago Representation in South Africa
Vacant
High
Commissioner Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary
Trinidad
and Tobago High Commission
Travel
Info
Visa Requirements for South Africans
Visas are required.
According to the Embassy
of Trinidad and Tobago in Caracas, the requirements are as follows:
1.
Tourist Visas:
Valid passport, application form, photograph, proof of sufficient
funds and valid return airline ticket to South Africa.
2. Business Visas:
As
above, plus a letter of invitation from the company to be visited in Trinidad
and Tobago.
Health Requirements
·
Yellow fever certificate.
·
Tetanus - immunisation recommended.
For
further information go to Travelers' Health.
Climate Info
Tropical;
rainy season June to December.
For up-to-date weather information click here.
Currency Info
The monetary unit is the Trinidad and Tobago Dollar (TTD).
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 base metals and articles
of base metal, and machinery and mechanical appliances, 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
Trinidad and Tobago, visit the website of the Department
of Trade, Industry and Competition of South Africa.
Interest
Groups and Information
No Information
