Angola
Passports
Passport valid for
at least six months after intended period of stay required by all.Visas
Required by all, except:
(a) nationals of the Cape Verde Islands;
(b) transit passengers continuing their journey to a third country by the same or first connecting aircraft without leaving the airport.Types of visa and cost
Ordinary, Business and Transit: US$69 (single-entry); US$137 (double-entry). Express visa: US$189 (to process visas within two to three days).Validity
Valid usually for 60 days from date of issue. Permitted length of stay is usually for a maximum of 30 days, but depends on application.Application to
Consulate (or Consular Section at Embassy); see Passport/Visa Information.Application requirements
(a) Valid passport with two blank pages. (b) One application form. (c) Two passport-size photos with applicant's name on back. Ordinary: (a)-(c) and, (d) Return ticket. (e) Letter from employer. (f) Recent bank statement. (g) Personal invitation letter from Angola (if sent by an Angolan citizen, must include an authenticated photocopy of their identity card; if sent by a non-Angolan citizen, must include a photocopy of their passport and work/residence visa or residence card). Business: (a)-(c) and, (d) Photocopy of the company's Commercial License. (e) Photocopy of the company's most recent Industrial Tax receipt. (f) Photocopy of the company's registration. (g) Itinerary (airline or travel agent). Transit: (a)-(c) and, (d) Letter from the company or return ticket or itinerary.Working days required
Up to 15 for all visa applications, although some visas may take more than one month. There is an express visa service (see above).Temporary residence
Applications should be made to the Immigration Office in Angola.
All foreigners requesting work visas or residency permits
None
Embassy of the Republic of Angola in the UK
22 Dorset Street, London W1U 6QY, UK
Tel: (020) 7299 9850 or 7487 5125 (consular section).
Website: www.angola.org.uk
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 0900-1600; 0930-1300, closed Wed (consular section). Embassy of the Republic of Angola in the USA
2100-2108 16th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20009, USA
Tel: (202) 785 1156.
Website: www.angola.orgTravel Advice
Travelers are advised against all but essential travel to Uige Province where an outbreak of highly contagious Marburg virus has been confirmed, to North and South Lunda Provinces, where there has been police activity to expel illegal diamond miners, and the interior of Cabinda Province, where there is an active separatist movement.
All visitors to Angola, and particularly those going beyond Luanda, are advised to travel under the auspices of a sponsoring organization.
Leisure travel in Angola is not recommended.
The main risk to visitors to Luanda is from the high level of crime.
Travelers should register with their Embassy on arrival, and de-register on departure.
Travelers should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate international terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.
This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organizations for the latest travel advice: British Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Tel: (0845) 850 2829.
Website: www.fco.gov.uk US Department of State
Website: http://travel.state.gov/travel
