Venezuela
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 between South Africa and the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela were established in 1993 and in 1995 Venezuela opened its Embassy in Pretoria. South Africa opened its Embassy in Caracas in January 1998. Ambassador Nkosi has been appointed as Ambassador-designate as South Africa’s representative to Venezuela (also accredited to Colombia).
South Africa –Venezuela relations is underpinned by historic ties of solidarity. South Africa continues to pursue strong and brotherly relations with Venezuela. Venezuela remain a strategic partner of South Africa in Latin America, especially in the context of South-South Cooperation as well as the potential for future economic partnership due to its abundant oil and gas reserves.
Since 2016, the Presidency and Foreign Ministries have, on several occasions held bilateral meetings. In the course of 2020, President Ramaphosa and President Maduro and ministerial authorities have held telephone and telematic meetings to continue advancing the strengthening of bilateral cooperation, economic and social relations for the mutual benefit of the two countries and exchange views on the development agenda of the South and the establishment of an equitable global governance system.
Diplomatic
Representation
South African Representation in Venezuela
H E Mr M K J Nkosi
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary
South
African Embassy
Venezuelan
Representation in South Africa
H E Ms M J Moreno-Merida
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary
Venezuelan
Embassy
Travel
Info
Visa Requirements for South Africans
None for ordinary South African passport holders for up to 90 days. Certain classes of business travellers may require visas - enquire at the Venezuelan Embassy, details of which are given below.
Venezuelan
Embassy
Health
Requirements
·
Yellow fever certificate.
·
Malaria - high risk in Amazon jungle.
·
Tetanus - immunisation recommended.
For further information
go to Travelers' Health.
Climate Info
Tropical in low areas; rainy season from May to December; cool weather in higher regions.
For
up-to-date weather information click here.
Currency
Info
The monetary unit is the Venezuelan Bolivar (VES).
Curreny sign: Bs.S or Bs
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
For current information
on trade statistics between South Africa and Venezuela, visit the website of
the Department
of Trade, Industry and Competition of South Africa.
Interest
Groups and Information
No Information
