Located in southwestern Africa, the Republic of Angola is known for its breathtaking nature, large reserves of oil and diamonds, hydroelectric potential, and rich agricultural land. But, to enter and visit the country, you must see if you need to apply for an Angola Visa.
Who Needs a Visa for Angola?
Citizens of the countries listed below do not need to apply for an Angola visa to enter and visit the country for 30 days:
- Botswana
- Sewychelles
- Cape Verde
- Singapore
- Mauritius
- South Africa
- Mozambique
- Zambia
- Rwanda
- Zimbabwe
Everyone else needs to apply for an Angola visa before entering the country.
Other Visa Exemptions
If you are a holder of a diplomatic or an official passport from one of the following countries, you can enter and visit Angola without a visa:
- Algeria
- Argentina
- Brazil
- Cape Verde
- China
- DR Congo
- Cuba
- Egypt
- France
- Guinea-Bissau
- Indonesia
- Italy
- Mozambique
- Portugal
- Russia
- Sao Tome and Principe
- South Africa
- South Korea
- Spain*
- Switzerland
- Venezuela
- Vietnam
- Zambia
*Holders of diplomatic passports only.
How to Apply for an Angola Visa?
To apply for an Angola visa, you must apply for online approval by the Angolan embassy or consulate before traveling to the country. Sixty-one countries qualify for an Angola e-Visa:
- All EU citizens
- Iceland
- Russia
- Algeria
- India
- Sao Tome and Principe
- Argentina
- Indonesia
- South Korea
- Australia
- Israel
- Switzerland
- Brazil
- Japan
- Timor-Leste
- Canada
- Lesotho
- United Arab Emirates
- Chile
- Madagascar
- United Kingdom
- China
- Malawi
- United States
- Cuba
- Monaco
- Uruguay
- Eswatini
- Morocco
- Vatican City
- Equatorial Guinea
- New Zeland
- Venezuela
- Guinea-Bissau
- Norway
Here are all the steps you need to follow to apply for an Angola e-Visa (online visa):
- Fill out the Angola visa application form.
- Download the requested documents.
- Wait for a confirmation email.
- After arriving at the port of entry in Angola, you will be issued your final visa.
If you do not qualify for an online visa, you need to follow these steps:
- Contact the embassy/consulate of Angola in your home country.
- Download the Angola visa application form, complete it, and sign it at the end.
- Gather all the requested documents. See ‘Angola Visa Requirements’ for further information.
- Submit all the required documents at the embassy/consulate of Angola.
- Wait for a response.
Angola Visa Requirements
To apply for an Angola visa, you must submit these documents:
- A valid passport for the entire duration of your stay in the country.
- Fully completed and signed Angola application form (two copies).
- Recent passport-sized photo of yourself.
- Proof of accommodation in Angola.
- Health insurance that covers your entire stay in Angola.
- A bank statement document.
- Copy of your plane ticket along with proof of entry and exit dates of Angola.
- Travel itinerary.
- A letter of invitation from a host in Angola.
- Civil status documents.
- Birth certificate (if applicable).
- A criminal record document.
- Medical certificate.
The embassy/consulate of Angola may request other additional documents, so make sure you contact the embassy before submitting the documents. Note: Any missing document can lead to the denial of your visa.
Duration of an Angola Visa
Holders of an Angola e-Visa visa can use the visa within 60 days from the issuance date. The e-Visa enables its holder to stay in the country for a period of 30 days. The visa is valid for one or multiple entries (depending on which entry the county issues). If you want to stay longer than 30 days in the country, you must either:
- Apply for an Angola tourist visa.
- Re-apply for an Angola visa.
- Apply for a different Angola long-stay visa.
- Apply for an Angola residence permit.
Angola Visa Fees
Here are all the Angola visa fees and the amount of the payment you need to finish. The visa fee depends on the type of visa you are applying for:
| Visa Types | Visa Fees |
| Transit Visa | $50 |
| Tourist Visa | $70 |
| Short-Term Visa | $80 |
| Ordinary Visa | $100 |
| Business Visa | $100 |
| Student Visa | $150 |
| Privileged Visa | $250 |
| Work Visa | $250 |
| Temporary Stay Visa | $150 |
| Visa for Establishing Residence | $200 |
| Diplomatic, Official, and Courtesy Visas | NA |
You must finish the Angola visa fee payment consulate/embassy of Angola in your home country. The payment must be done by:
- Visa
- Master Card
- Discovery
- Money order
Note: The application visa fee payment is non-refundable, even if your visa is rejected.
Long-Stay Visas for Angola
Angora has different types of long-stay visas that you can apply for depending on the purpose of your stay in the country:
- Ordinary Visa.
- Student Visa.
- Business Visa.
- Work Visa.
Ordinary Visa
The Ordinary visa is a type of visa that is issued only to American citizens. This type of visa has a validity of two years. To apply for an Ordinary visa, you must submit the documents listed below at ‘Angola Visa Requirements’ and these additional documents:
- A letter addressed to the embassy of Angola in Washington. This letter must explain the purpose of your visit. Make sure you notarize the letter.
- The Yellow Fever Vaccination Card.
The processing time for an Angola Ordinary visa is from five to seven working days. In addition, American citizens who are planning on visiting Angola for Business purposes must submit the following documents:
- A document proving that you are financially stable and that you have an amount of at least $200 for each day that you spend in Angola.
- A document of the legal establishment of the company.
- A copy of the business permit.
- A document that proves that you have finished the payment of the current taxes.
The processing time for an Angola Business visa is from five to seven working days.
Student Visa
An Angola student visa is issued to applicants who want to study in Angola. This type of visa is issued for the duration of your studies. To apply for a student visa, you must submit these additional documents:
- A letter of approval from the University of Angola to which you have applied.
- A document statement dredging that you will respect all the Anhola laws.
- An internship program (if applicable).
- A training contract (if applicable).
Work Visa
An Angola work visa is issued to foreign citizens who are willing to work in the county. To apply for a work visa in Angola, the applicant must submit the following documents:
- A letter issued from the company that requested the visa.
- An academic and professional certificate.
- A work contract from a company that is in Angola.
- A Curriculum Vitae.
- A letter of approval from the Ministry of Public Administration, Employment, and Social Security.
- A copy of the permit for the authorized economy activity.
- A document evidence that you have finished the tax obligations.
- A copy of the Official Gazette of the Republic, publishing the company’s by-laws.
IMPORTANT: All the documents mentioned above must be translated into Portuguese.
Residence Permit for Angola
An Angola residence permit allows you to stay in the country for longer than one year. To apply for an Angola residence permit, you must submit the requested documents to the Angola Immigrant department or the embassy of Angola. There are two types of residence permits in Angola you can apply for depending on how long you plan on staying in the country:
- Temporary residence permit. A temporary residence permit is issued to applicants who are planning to stay in the country for five years. The temporary residence has a duration from one to three years.
- Permanent residence permit. A permanent residence permit is issued to applicants who have stayed in the country for ten years with a temporary residence permit
Why Should You Visit Angola?
Here are some reasons you should know before visiting the incredible country of Angola:
- Angola has extremely beautiful nature. The country is known for having very rich flora and fauna. More than 8 thousand species of plants, 275 mammals, 78 amphibians, 227 reptiles, 915 birds, and more than 300 insects., and you can see different types of animals.
- The Catumbela River and Kalangula Falls are one of the most famous places in Anola. The Catumbela River empties its waters into the Atlantic Ocean and is surrounded by an incredible landscape. The Kalangula Falls is huge; it has an extension of more than 400 meters and a high of more than 100 meters.
- Luanda is the capital of Angola and is one of the biggest cities in the country.
- Angola is known for being a very safe country.
- The country has very friendly people and has an extremely rich culture.
- The food in Angola is delicious. It has a mix of different Portuguese, Brazilian and African dishes.
- Angola is known for having a young population.
- The country is rated as one of the seventh largest countries in Africa.
- The official language in Angola is Portuguese.