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There are different types of visas available for Angola. You will be required a visa even if you are transiting through Angola unless you are from a visa-exempt group.
You can realize your planned trip to Angola by obtaining an Angola visa. Foreign nationals can apply to Angola short-term visas (Single, Multiple entries) via embassy, Online pre-visa/Visa on arrival for temporary reasons (tourism, business, cultural, and other short-term purposes).
In March 2018, the Angolan Migration and Foreigners Service Office began issuing e-Visas on arrival to tourists from 61 countries. The pre-registration process for visas is very simple and online. Once the application has been submitted and accepted, the applicant will receive an e-receipt, which must be printed and shown to the embassy/consulate or immigration officers upon arrival.
The Tourist visa must be used within 60 days of the date of issue, it will be valid for one or more entries and allow you to stay in Angola for up to 30 days and may be extended once for an equal period.
Please note, while submitting documents through the website will enable the authorities to decide on your application, it is mandatory to take the original documents with you when visiting the consulate for biometric data collection and interviews for verification purposes.
Austria
Chile
Guinea-Bissau
Luxembourg
Portugal
United Arab Emirates
Algeria
China
Hungary
Lesotho
Romania
United Kingdom
Argentina
Cuba
Iceland
Madagascar
Russia
United States
Australia
Denmark
India
Malawi
Slovakia
Uruguay
Belgium
Estonia
Indonesia
Malta
Slovenia
Vatican City
Bulgaria
Eswatini
Israel
Monaco
Spain
Venezuela
Brazil
Equatorial Guinea
Ireland
Morocco
Sweden
Croatia
Finland
Italy
Netherlands
São Tomé and Príncipe
Cyprus
France
Japan
New Zealand
South Korea
Czech Republic
Germany
Latvia
Norway
Switzerland
Canada
Greece
Lithuania
Poland
Timor-Leste
*Above nationals can also apply for a visa in Angola embassies/consulates
1. Passport
2. Photo
3. Photocopies
4. Travel Itinerary
5. Vaccine Certificate
6. Proof of Livelihood:
7. Supporting Documents that Show Your Reason for a Trip
For tourism:
For business/congress/sports travel:
8. When You Arrive in Angola, You Must Present also:
The average processing time for Angola Pre-visa/Visa on Arrival is 4-8 working days. However, the period may vary due to a number of factors.
Angola Pre-visa/Visa on Arrival fee is 120 USD (paid in cash at the border). The fee may vary depending on your country and nationality.
You will apply to Angola Pre-visa/Visa on Arrival online. You can apply for a Pre-visa/Visa on Arrival through this website (official governmental website).
A Tourist visa will be granted by Angolan diplomatic and consular missions to foreign citizens wishing to enter the Republic of Angola on a recreational, sporting, or cultural visit.
The Tourist visa must be used within 60 days of the date of the grant, it is valid for single or multiple entries and allows you to stay in Angola for a period of up to 30 days, being extended only once, for an equal period of time.
1. Application Form
2. Passport
3. Two Photos
4. ID Card Copy
5. Residence Permit/Visa Copy (if your country of residence and citizenship are different)
6. Photocopies
7. Travel Itinerary
8. Letter from Local Employer/Sponsor (Proof of Occupation)
9. Proof of Financial Means
10. Copy of the International Vaccination Certificate
11. Letter or Request
12. For Minors:
*Additional documents can be required by the embassy.
The average processing time for an Angola Tourist Visa is 5-8 working days. It depends on your visa application country.
Angola Tourist Visa fee is 70-130 USD (it can vary depending on your country and nationality). Additionally, you may also need to pay other Administrative fees such as the Visa Application center fee, courier service fee, etc., depending on the country and location of your documents' submission.
You will apply for an Angola Tourist visa in Angola visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.
You can apply for Angola Short-term visa for realizing your temporary travel to Angola. The Short-term Visa is granted to foreign citizens who, for urgent reasons, need to enter the country, medical emergencies, casualties, as well as seamen/technicians in the oil sector. Angola Short-term visa’s validity period can be a maximum of 7 days and must be used within 72 hours from the issue date. Your visa may be extended once for an equal period of time.
1. Application Form
2. Passport
3. Two Photos
4. ID Card Copy
5. Residence Permit/Visa Copy (if your country of residence and citizenship are different)
6. Photocopies
7. Travel Itinerary
8. Letter from Local Employer/Sponsor (Proof of Occupation)
9. Proof of Financial Means
10. Copy of the International Vaccination Certificate
11. Letter or Request
12. Supporting Documents that Show Your Reason for a Trip
For business:
For seamen/technicians in the oil sector:
13. For Minors:
*Additional documents can be required by the embassy.
The average processing time for an Angola Short-term Visa is 2-8 working days. It depends on your visa application country.
Angola Short-term Visa fee is 80-180 USD (it can vary depending on your country and nationality). Additionally, you may also need to pay other Administrative fees such as the Visa Application center fee, courier service fee, etc., depending on the country and location of your documents' submission.
You will apply for an Angola Short-term visa in Angola visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.
The ordinary visa is granted by the diplomatic and consular missions of Angola to foreign citizens and is intended to allow entry into Angola for family and business purposes. The ordinary visa will be used within 60 days of the date on which it is granted and will allow its holder to stay for up to 30 days and may be extended twice for an equal period of time.
1. Application Form
2. Passport
3. Two Photos
4. ID Card Copy
5. Residence Permit/Visa Copy (if your country of residence and citizenship are different)
6. Photocopies
7. Travel Itinerary
8. Letter from Local Employer/Sponsor (Proof of Occupation)
9. Proof of Financial Means
10. Copy of the International Vaccination Certificate
11. Letter or Request
12. Supporting Documents that Show Your Reason for a Trip
For business:
For seamen/technicians in the oil sector: (For the oil sector workers)
For family visit:
NOTE: All the documents issued in Angola must be authenticated by a notary public and the Angolan Ministry of Foreign Affairs
13. For Minors:
*Additional documents can be required by the embassy.
The average processing time for an Angola Ordinary Visa is 5-10 working days. It depends on your visa application country.
Angola Ordinary Visa fee is 100 USD (it can vary depending on your country and nationality). Additionally, you may also need to pay other Administrative fees such as the Visa Application center fee, courier service fee, etc., depending on the country and location of your documents' submission.
You will apply for an Angola Ordinary visa in Angola visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.
Transit visas are granted to foreign citizens who would have to stop in Angola's national territory in order to reach their country of final destination.
Transit Visa must be used within sixty (60) days from the date of issue and will allow travelers to stay in Angola for up to five days. It is valid for one or two entries, and it is not renewable.
1. Application Form
2. Passport
3. Two Photos
4. ID Card Copy
5. Residence Permit/Visa Copy (if your country of residence and citizenship are different)
6. Photocopies
7. Travel Itinerary
8. Proof of Financial Means
9. Copy of the International Vaccination Certificate
10. Letter or Request
11. Proof of Holding an Entrance Visa for the Country of Destination
12. For Minors:
*Additional documents can be required by the embassy.
The average processing time for an Angola Transit Visa is 5-8 working days. It depends on your visa application country.
Angola Transit Visa fee is 50-110 USD (it can vary depending on your country and nationality). Additionally, you may also need to pay other Administrative fees such as the Visa Application center fee, courier service fee, etc., depending on the country and location of your documents' submission.
You will apply for an Angola Transit visa in Angola visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.
Angola Study visa is granted to foreign citizens, to Angolan diplomatic and consular missions and is intended to allow their holders to enter Angola in order to participate in a study program in public or private schools, as well as in professional training centers to obtain an academic or professional degree or to carry out internships in public or private companies and services.
Angola Study visa will be used within sixty (60) days of the date on which it is granted and will allow the holder of the study to stay for one year and can be extended for an equal period until the completion of the studies, and serves for multiple entries.
Angola Study visa does not allow the holder of the study visa to establish a residence in Angola or to carry out a paid activity, except for internships related to training.
1. Application Form
2. Passport
3. Three Photos
4. ID Card Copy
5. Residence Permit/Visa Copy (if your country of residence and citizenship are different)
6. Photocopies
7. Travel Itinerary
8. Letter from Local Employer/Sponsor (Proof of Occupation)
9. Proof of Financial Means
10. Details from Your University in Angola:
a) Confirmed University Admission
11. Internship Program or Student Contract
12. Documents Attesting Previous Education:
In case of student exchange:
13. Copy of the International Vaccination Certificate
14. Letter or Request
15. Statement of Commitment to Abide by the Angolan Laws
16. Proof of Payment of the Immigration Act Requested
17. For Minors:
*Additional documents can be required by the embassy.
The average processing time for an Angola Study Visa is 60 calendar days. It depends on your visa application country.
Angola Study Visa fee is 150-250 USD (it can vary depending on your country and nationality). Additionally, you may also need to pay other Administrative fees such as the Visa Application center fee, courier service fee, etc., depending on the country and location of your documents' submission.
You will apply for an Angola Study visa in Angola visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.
The Work Visa is granted in order to allow the holder to enter Angola. Purpose of carrying out a temporary paid professional activity in the interest of the Angolan State or on behalf of someone else. It will be used within 60 days of the date of issue and will allow multiple entries to the holder until the end of the employment contract.
1. Application Form
2. Passport
3. Three Photos
4. ID Card Copy
5. Residence Permit/Visa Copy (if your country of residence and citizenship are different)
6. Photocopies
7. Travel Itinerary
8. Letter from Local Employer/Sponsor (Proof of Occupation)
9. Medical Certificate from the Country of Origin with Advice on Blood Test from All Diseases
10. Original Invitation Letter by the Company/Organization
11. Approval Letter
12. Photocopy of the Business Permit of the Employer as well as the Angolan Official Daily with Information about the Company
13. Tax Revenue Documentation Receipts
14. Statement of Commitment to Abide by the Angolan Laws
15. Curriculum Vitae (translated into Portuguese and duly recognized) of Professional Career, Specifying the Certificates, Diplomas, and Qualifications You Have Obtained
16. Employment Contract
17. Copy of the International Vaccination Certificate
18. Letter or Request
19. Criminal Record Certificate
20. Endorsement
21. Companies and Private Institutions Must also Present the Following (a photocopy is acceptable):
NOTE: That all documents must be translated into Portuguese and authenticated by the Departement of State (please see authentications requirements plus additional fees)
*Additional documents can be required by the embassy.
The average processing time for an Angola Work Visa is 60 calendar days (will be informed). It depends on your visa application country.
Angola Work Visa fee is 250-500 USD (it can vary depending on your country and nationality). Additionally, you may also need to pay other Administrative fees such as the Visa Application center fee, courier service fee, etc., depending on the country and location of your documents' submission.
You will apply for an Angola Work visa in Angola visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.
Angola Privileged visa is granted by the Angolan diplomatic and consular missions to a foreign investor, representative, or attorney of an investment company and is intended to allow the holder to enter Angola for the purpose of implementing and carrying out an approved investment proposal under the Private Investment Law.
Angola Privileged visa must be used within 60 days of the date of grant, allowing multiple entries and a stay of up to 2 years, and can be extended for an equal period of time. If an application is made in Angola, the visa will be granted locally by means of a declaration issued by the competent authority responsible for the approval of the investment.
A foreigner who has been granted a privileged visa may, if necessary, apply for a residence permit.
1. Application Form
2. Passport
3. Three Photos
4. ID Card Copy
5. Residence Permit/Visa Copy (if your country of residence and citizenship are different)
6. Photocopies
7. Travel Itinerary
8. Letter from Local Employer/Sponsor (Proof of Occupation)
9. Proof of Financial Means
10. Copy of the International Vaccination Certificate
11. Letter or Request
12. Criminal Record Certificate
13. Health Certificate from the Country of Residence (to include all contagious diseases)
14. Statement of Commitment to Abide by the Angolan Laws
15. Certificate of Private Investment Registration
16. Declaration Form
17. Proof of license
18. Valid Proxy for the Person Representing the Investor in Angola, if applicable
*Additional documents can be required by the embassy.
The average processing time for an Angola Privileged Visa is 30-60 calendar days (will be informed). It depends on your visa application country.
Angola Privileged Visa fee is 250-450 USD (it can vary depending on your country and nationality). Additionally, you may also need to pay other Administrative fees such as the Visa Application center fee, courier service fee, etc., depending on the country and location of your documents' submission.
You will apply for an Angola Privileged visa in Angola visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.
Angola Temporary Stay Visa is intended to allow the holder entry into Angolan territory on the following grounds:
1. Application Form
2. Passport
3. Two Photos
4. ID Card Copy
5. Residence Permit/Visa Copy (if your country of residence and citizenship are different)
6. Photocopies
7. Travel Itinerary
8. Letter from Local Employer/Sponsor (Proof of Occupation)
9. Proof of Financial Means
10. Copy of the International Vaccination Certificate
11. Letter or Request
12. Health Certificate from the Country of Residence (to include all contagious diseases)
13. Statement of Commitment to Abide by the Angolan Laws
14. If you are Accompanying the Holder of a Study, Medical Treatment, Privileged, Work Visa:
15. Academic and Professional Certificates
16. Proof of Payment of the Immigration Act Requested
17. For Minors:
*Additional documents can be required by the embassy.
The average processing time for an Angola Temporary Stay Visa is 60 calendar days. It depends on your visa application country.
Angola Temporary Stay Visa fee is 150-500 USD (it can vary depending on your country and nationality). Additionally, you may also need to pay other Administrative fees such as the Visa Application center fee, courier service fee, etc., depending on the country and location of your documents' submission.
You will apply for an Angola Temporary Stay visa in Angola visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.
Angola Residence Permit Visa is granted to foreign citizens wishing to settle in the country. It must be used within sixty (60) days of the date of issue, authorizes the holder to stay in the country for a period of one hundred twenty (120) days, and is renewable for an equal period of time until the final decision on the application for a residence permit has been taken.
1. Application Form
2. Passport
3. Three Photos
4. ID Card Copy
5. Residence Permit/Visa Copy (if your country of residence and citizenship are different)
6. Photocopies
7. Travel Itinerary
8. Letter from Local Employer/Sponsor (Proof of Occupation)
9. Proof of Financial Means
10. Copy of the International Vaccination Certificate
11. Letter or Request
12. Health Certificate from the Country of Residence (to include all contagious diseases)
13. Statement of Commitment to Abide by the Angolan Laws
14. Statement of Responsibility
16. Proof of Payment of the Immigration Act Requested
17. For Minors:
*Additional documents can be required by the embassy.
The average processing time for an Angola Residence Permit Visa is 60 calendar days. It depends on your visa application country.
Angola Residence Permit Visa fee is 200-500 USD (it can vary depending on your country and nationality). Additionally, you may also need to pay other Administrative fees such as the Visa Application center fee, courier service fee, etc., depending on the country and location of your documents' submission.
You will apply for an Angola Residence Permit visa in Angola visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.
You must meet certain requirements to enter Angola, even if you are not required a visa:
All fees are non-refundable and will not be refunded if your visa application is not successful.
The validity of a visa can be extended in some exceptional and force-major cases. You can get information about that directly at the Migration Department of Angola.
It depends on your country of residence or the embassy/consulate/Visa Administrative Center’s rules and obligations. In some countries, sending your documents via courier is enough to the embassy/consulate/Visa Administrative Center.
The embassy may request you to provide additional documents or information, according to your personal situation, even after you have submitted all the required documents mentioned on the official website of the Embassy/Consulate/Visa Application Center.