Angola — Passport and Visa Information
Passports
| Country | Passport Required | Visa Required | Return Ticket Required |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| USA | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Other EU | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| British | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Australian | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Passport with two blank pages valid for at least six months after intended period of stay required by all nationals referred to in chart above.
Visas
Required by all nationals referred to in the chart above except:
(a) transit passengers continuing their journey to a third country by the same or first connecting aircraft without leaving the airport.
Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see Important Addresses).
Types of Visa and Cost
Ordinary and Transit: £40 (single-entry). Work: £200 plus £10 stamp fee.
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.
Applications to:
Consulate (or consular section at embassy); see Important Addresses.
Working Days Required
Depending on circumstances ordinary applications take between 15 and 30 days. Work visa applications will take longer than 30 days.
Travel Warnings
Travelers are advised against all but essential travel to North and South Lunda Provinces, where visitors may be subject to movement restrictions or detention, and the interior of Cabinda Province, where there continue to be reports of violent incidents.
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
Health Care
Full health insurance is essential and should include medical evacuation insurance. There are some hospital facilities in the main towns but, at the moment, adequate medical facilities are virtually non-existent. However, there are some good private clinics in Luanda. Medical treatment is free although often inadequate, and visitors should travel with their own supply of remedies for simple ailments such as stomach upsets, as pharmaceutical supplies are usually extremely difficult to obtain.
Vaccinations
| Vaccination | Special Precaution |
|---|---|
| Diphtheria | Yes |
| Hepatitis A | Yes |
| Malaria | Yes |
| Rabies | Sometimes |
| Tetanus | Yes |
| Typhoid | Yes |
| Yellow Fever | Yes |
