Angola is located in south-central Africa and is known formally as the Republic of Angola. It is surrounded by Democratic Republic of Congo to the north, Zambia to the east, and Namibia on the south. The Atlantic Ocean sits on its west coast, it is the 20th largest country in the world at 1,246,620 sq km (481,321 sq mi) after Niger.
Issued for up to 15 days
South African nationals may obtain this upon arrival
Valid for a single entry
Allows you to transit through Angola
Transit visas are short-term travel visas that are granted for up to 15 days by the concerned Angolan consular authorities. This visa allows you to transit through Angola and issued on a single entry.
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This is a multiple entry visa valid for up to 120 days
This visa allows for up to 30 consecutive days extendable twice in country for up to 90 days.
Nationals from the following countries are visa-exempt for tourist and business purposes: Botswana, Mauritius, Seychelles, Zimbabwe, and Singapore.
Nationals from the following countries qualify for e-visas: Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Cape Verde, Sao Tome e Principe, Morocco, Swaziland, Algeria, Zambia, Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Canada, Chile, Cuba, United States of America, Venezuela, South Korea, United Arab Emirates, China, India, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, Members of the European Union, Norway, United Kingdom, Iceland, Monaco, Russia, Vatican City, Switzerland, Australia, New Zealand, and Timor-Leste. E-visas grant 30 consecutive days and can be extended for an additional 30 days in country.
Tourist visas are authorised for a short visit to Angola (for example, to see family, attend a business meeting, participate in a cultural event or undergo treatment in the hospital) These visas are issued for a period of 7-30 days. Profitable activities are prohibited.
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May be granted for up to 7-30 days
Attend business meetings
The holder of an Ordinary Visa may only reside in Luanda during their sojourn. To be used within 60 days
To be used within 60 days
This option has been removed for the oil & gas sector
Ordinary visas are granted only by the concerned Angolan consular which is issued for business meetings, market research and scientific studies. The Ordinary visa may be used within 60 days after the date of issuance and is valid for a period of 7-30 days.
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This visa is granted for 10 days and renewable for another 10 days.
It allows foreign nationals to go offshore
In practice, it is granted to companies in the oil & gas sector for emergency work.
It requires a letter of invitation endorsed by the Ministry of Petroleum for submission of the application at Angolan Consulates and Embassies abroad.
Brief Duration Visas are issued for any emergency purposes such as family emergency, urgent business visit, medical treatment among others Brief duration visas are issued for a period not exceeding seven days and must be used within three days after its issuance.
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This visa requires a pre-approval from the ministry that oversees the local registered entity.
Personal documents must be authenticated at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Angolan Embassy or Consulate in their country of origin and translated into Portuguese.
This visa can be renewed indefinitely provided there is a valid contract of employment in place.
The long-term work visa enables a professional employed by an Angolan company to work legally in the country for up to one year with multiple entries to Angola. This visa can be extended twice in country Your family members may accompany you during the period of your employment in Angola
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Allows you to study in Angola
Issued for a year at a time
Work is prohibited
Must be obtained prior to entering Angola
A Study Permit allows you to study in Angola. These visas are issued for a period of up to one year and may be extended in country on an annual basis until the completion of your studies. The holder of a study permit is not legally allowed to conduct work in Angola.
To study in Angola, the applicant must be accepted by a school or tertiary education provider in writing by providing a letter of acceptance which must be on the institution’s letterhead and signed by or on behalf of the registrar or principal.
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Grants you residency in Angola
Allows you to conduct work
Issued for up to 120 days. This visa must be obtained from your home country.
May be extended in country
The Residence Visa is granted by the Angolan diplomatic and consular missions in the applicant’s home country.
This visa category is for those who intend to establish residence in Angola.
Holders of this visa may conduct work and/or any paid activity.
The following quintessential documents must be submitted interalia with the application:
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