DIRCO Ukraine
DIRCO Ukraine,
Ukraine
History of Relations
South Africa established its Embassy in Kyiv in October 1992, Ukraine established its Embassy in Pretoria in 1995.
Diplomatic Representation
South African Representation in Ukraine
H E Mr C A Basson
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary
South African Embassy
Ukraine Representation in South Africa
Vacant
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary
Visa Requirements for South Africans
For members of official delegations, foreign officials who arrive in Ukraine on official invitations of Ukrainian authorities, visum, max. for 5 days, may be issued at Borispil Airport on arrival as an exception.
Immunisation against hepatitis A and hepatitis B is recommended for all Central European countries, including Ukraine.
For further information go to Travelers’ Health.
Climate Info
Moderate, predominantly continental. Average winter temperature: from – 7 to – 9 C, summer: from + 18 to + 20 C. Minimum winter temperature to – 30; maximum summer temperature up to + 37 C.
For up-to-date weather information click here
Currency Info
Ukraine introduced its national currency, Hryvnia (UAH) in 1996 as a sole legal tender for all transactions (exchange rate USD1 = UAH1.7 as of the date of introduction). The exchange rate as of June 2002 is USD1 = UAH 5.34 (Hryvnia)
For current exchange rates click here
State and Official Visits / Bilateral Meetings
No Information
If you have any queries with regard to treaties please contact the Treaty Section at 012 351 0872/0851/0837.
For current information on trade statistics between South Africa and Ukraine, visit the web site of the Department of Trade and Industry of South Africa
Interest Groups and Information
Ukraine-South Africa Friendship Society
President Larisa Poplavska
Director Mykola Poplavskiy
Ukraine, 270004 Odessa, Ap.8, 2 Marazlievskaia str.
Tel: (380 4849) 294-465
Fax: (380 4849) 242-059