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History
of Relations
Diplomatic relations since 1995. Diplomatic
Representation South African Representation in Armenia Non-residential
accreditation from the South African Embassy in Kiev, Ukraine. HE Mr A Sentso
Ambassador
Extradordinary and Plenipotentiary South
African Embassy Armenia Representation in South Africa No
Representation
*Ambassador Extraordinary & Plenipotentiary - H E Mr
R Karapetian
*Ambassador Extraordinary & Plenipotentiary of Armenia,
with non-residence in Cairo Travel
Info Visa Requirements for South Africans South
African citizens can apply for visas at Armenian Embassies in the following countries: Great
Britain: 25 Cheniston Garrdens, London W8 6TG; Tel: 431 522 7480; Fax: 522
74 81. France: 9 Rue Viete, 75017, Paris; Tel: 4212 9800; 4212 9802 Belguim:
Rue Franz Merjay 157, 1050, Bruxelles; Tel: 346 5667; 344 9701 Switzerlad:
Avenue du mail 28, 1205 Geneve, Suisse; Tel: 223201100; 223202112 Germany:
Viktoriastrasse 15, D-53173 Bonn; Tel: 228 9572625; 228 9572610 Egypt:
Mohamed Mozhar 20 Cairo; Tel: 202 3424157; 202 3424159 To issue a visa
it takes: a. Normal visa - one week, fees payable USD50; b. Urgent
visa - 3 days, USD76; c. Extra-urgent visa - 1 day, USD85 Visa
requirements: Tourist visa: a/ valid passport; b/ one filled-in form;
c/ one photograph (neither money deposits nor air tickets required) Business
visa: all the above mentioned documents, plus an invitation certified by the Ministry
of Foreign Affairs f Armenia is required Visum cannot be issued on arrival For
more information visit the web site of the Armenian Ministry
of Foreign Affairs. Health
Requirements Immunisation against hepatitis A and hepatitis B
is recommended for all Central European countries, including Armenia. For
further information go to Travelers' Health. Climate
Info Moderate, mountainous. Average winter temperature: -5 C,
summer: from + 25 C. For up-to-date weather information click here
Currency Info
1 Drahm
= 100 lumas, the exchange rate as of June 2002: USD1 = 530 Drahms 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 at 012 351 0892/0742 or send an e-mail to: jacobsm@foreign.gov.zaTrade
Statistics In 1996 Armenian-South African trade turnover was
USD50 m. Actually the trade turnover consisted only of Armenian import of South
African diamonds for the Armenian well developed diamond cutting industry. For
current information on trade statistics between South Africa and Afghanistan,
visit the web site of the Department
of Trade and Industry of South Africa Interest
Groups and Information None | 
