Angola Travel Guide
What documents will be required?• Your passport must be valid for another six months minimum and contain two blank pages.
• Travelers need an international vaccination certificate for entry as well indicating yellow fever inoculation within the last ten years according to the Angolan government, but at least on the Namibian/Angolan border this is not an issue.
• You also need a letter of invitation from a private individual, organization or company stating that they will take responsibility for your stay (a hotel reservation is NOT an acceptable substitution).
• Evidence of sufficient funds ($100.00 per day) to support stay in destination such as pay stubs, traveler’s cheques, and/or most recent bank statement.
• Travelers need an international vaccination certificate for entry as well indicating yellow fever inoculation within the last ten years according to the Angolan government, but at least on the Namibian/Angolan border this is not an issue.
• You also need a letter of invitation from a private individual, organization or company stating that they will take responsibility for your stay (a hotel reservation is NOT an acceptable substitution).
• Evidence of sufficient funds ($100.00 per day) to support stay in destination such as pay stubs, traveler’s cheques, and/or most recent bank statement.
Time required to issue visa Visas are usually processed in 7 to 10 working days. If special clearance is required, the processing time may take up to 30 days.
How long is the visa valid for?The validity of Ordinary Visas (issued to Tourist and Business travelers) varies based on individual circumstances of each case. The usual time of stay in Angola with this type of visa may not exceed 90 days.
Other information:
What is the cost of a Visa?
For UK citizens:
Tourist/business single entry Angolan visa 40.00 GBP;
Tourist/ business double entry Angola visa 80.00 GBP.
For US citizens:
Tourist/business single entry Angolan visa – $140.
Can I work in Angola?
The work visa must be initiated in the country of origin. The Consular office must send the work visa request to the Angolan Migration Services and Aliens (SME) in Angola for approval. The processing time for a Work Visa takes at least 45 days including the day of the submission of the complete paper work required. The work visa is valid for two years and multiple entries are permitted and the validity of the visa may not exceed the period of the contract. The applicants for the first time to work in Angola are encouraged to apply for ordinary Visa which enables them to enter into the Angolan territory for working purposes.
What is the cost of a Visa?
For UK citizens:
Tourist/business single entry Angolan visa 40.00 GBP;
Tourist/ business double entry Angola visa 80.00 GBP.
For US citizens:
Tourist/business single entry Angolan visa – $140.
Can I work in Angola?
The work visa must be initiated in the country of origin. The Consular office must send the work visa request to the Angolan Migration Services and Aliens (SME) in Angola for approval. The processing time for a Work Visa takes at least 45 days including the day of the submission of the complete paper work required. The work visa is valid for two years and multiple entries are permitted and the validity of the visa may not exceed the period of the contract. The applicants for the first time to work in Angola are encouraged to apply for ordinary Visa which enables them to enter into the Angolan territory for working purposes.
Embassy contact information:
Please contact the nearest Angola embassy for information on what documentation you may require to enter Angola. Angolan Embassies Worldwide.
Please contact the nearest Angola embassy for information on what documentation you may require to enter Angola. Angolan Embassies Worldwide.
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