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Angola Travel Restrictions

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Traveling from the United States to Angola

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Not required for vaccinated visitors

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Not required in public spaces, enclosed environments and public transportation.

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Can I travel to Angola from the United States?

Most visitors from the United States, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Angola.

Can I travel to Angola if I am vaccinated?

Fully vaccinated visitors from the United States can enter Angola without restrictions.

Can I travel to Angola without being vaccinated?

Unvaccinated visitors from the United States can enter Angola without restrictions.

Do I need a COVID test to enter Angola?

Visitors from the United States are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result upon entering Angola.

Can I travel to Angola without quarantine?

Travelers from the United States are not required to quarantine.

Do I need to wear a mask in Angola?

Mask usage in Angola is not required in public spaces, enclosed environments and public transportation.

Are the restaurants and bars open in Angola?

Restaurants in Angola are open. Bars in Angola are .

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By Kiwi.com | July 13, 2022

This article was published on July 13, 2022, and all the information in the article is correct as of this time. Before you book your trip, we highly recommend that you also check official sources for the most up-to-date travel requirements, as they are subject to constant change.

Can I enter Angola?

Presently, Angola is open to all travelers from around the world. However, several COVID-19 restrictions are still in place. Please take your time to learn the regulations below.

Before departing to Angola, the first thing you have to do is complete a Travel Registration within 72 hours.

Can I enter Angola if I am vaccinated?

You can enter Angola if you are vaccinated. You are considered fully vaccinated if you have received both doses of double-dose vaccination or one dose of single-dose vaccination at least 14 days before entering Angola.

As of April 2022, there are five vaccines approved in Angola:

• Oxford / AstraZeneca
• Sinopharm BBIBP 
• Sputnik V 
• Sputnik Light

Travel documents if you are vaccinated

If you are vaccinated, present both documents in a printed-out version:

• A vaccination certificate 
• A negative PCR test taken no more than 72 hours before arrival  

Can I enter Angola if I am unvaccinated?

You can enter Angola if you are unvaccinated. 

Travel documents if I am unvaccinated

• A PCR test no more than 72 hours old before departure

Can I leave Angola?

There are no COVID-19 restrictions for leaving Angola. Please, learn the requirements of your destination country carefully.

Travel documents if I am vaccinated

• A certificate of full vaccination against COVID-19 in paper or electronic format
• A certificate of recovery from covid (no more than 180 days old before the day of crossing the border of a particular country) or
• A negative covid test result (the relevant period and kind of test may vary, please check the requirements of the destination country )

COVID-19 situation in Angola currently

Most countries currently categorize Angola as a “risk” area. 

Is it safe to travel to Angola right now?

Currently, Angola is not a “safe” destination. Nevertheless, you can ensure safety if you follow local regulations:

• Individuals are required to present either proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test result to enter public institutions, restaurants, educational establishments, and cultural (cinemas and museums) and sporting spaces
• Face masks are required in public areas and in transport

Is Luanda open to travel?

Luanda is open to travel. Please note that COVID-19 regulations in the capital are the same as countrywide. 

Do I have to quarantine if I go to Angola?

As of April, all foreign arrivals have to self-isolate for ten days. They have to:

• Self-isolate upon arrival
• Get a test on day 10

How do I get a health pass to travel to Angola?

You have to have a printed-out copy of your COVID-19-related documents. The digital version is not accepted everywhere.

Useful links:

• Travel Registration to enter Angola
• Angola: COVID-19 travel updates

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Angola Travel Advisory

Travel advisory july 24, 2023, angola - level 2: exercise increased caution.

Reissued with updates to crime and health information.

Exercise increased caution in Angola due to crime and health . Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.

Violent crime, such as armed robbery, assault, carjacking, and homicide, is common. Local police lack the resources to respond effectively to serious criminal incidents.

Health facilities are under resourced and may not have adequate facilities or supplies of basic vaccines or medications, especially outside of large cities.  Always travel with required medicines; most medicine is unavailable, and healthcare is inconsistent.  

Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Angola.

If you decide to travel to Angola:

• Review CDC’s Travelers’ Health Angola . 
• Do not physically resist any robbery attempt.
• Use caution when walking or driving at night.
• Keep a low profile.
• Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program ( STEP ) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.
• Follow the Department of State on Facebook  and Twitter .
• Review the Country Security Report for Angola.
• Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the Traveler’s Checklist

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In the context of the prevention against the COVID-19 pandemic, a Travel Registration Form (FRV) was created, with the aim of obtaining information on the characterization of passengers wishing to travel to Angola.

 If you have already purchased your ticket and are already registered with an Angolan Embassy abroad, as part of the ongoing repatriation, you do not need to re-register, we will ensure your registration.

From the launch of the FRV, we suggest that you register to return with a minimum of 72 hours in advance, so that. Receive a specific notice that your request for return to Angola is properly registered/p>

How does FRV work for Angola?  

All Citizens wishing to travel to Angola  must make their Travel Registration .

For an effective and efficient management of the pandemic, the health authorities of Angola must take note of their trip to Angola, thus ensuring the proper health control that the State of Public Calamity requires.

Last updated: 11/7/2021

On 8 May 2021, revised measures were introduced by Angolan authorities for all passengers accepted to travel to Angola. All travelers from age two years and older must provide a negative COVID-19 viral test (the PCR test commonly administered in the UAE is acceptable) taken within three calendar days of travel (72 hours) .

Effective 10 May 2021, passengers travelling from India and Brazil will not be allowed entry into Angola. This is also applicable to passengers who transferred or transited in India or Brazil.

UAE / Country-Specific Information

• The Government of the UAE has implemented measures to limit the spread of COVID-19, including enhanced screening and quarantine measures and limiting large gatherings. Individuals should continue to be vigilant and wear masks, while practicing appropriate social distancing.

UAE / COVID-19 Testing 

• Are PCR and/or antigen tests available for Angolan citizens in the United Arab Emirates? Yes
• If so, are test results reliably available within 72 hours? Yes
• Angolan Citizens can obtain a COVID-19 test throughout the UAE via private hospitals and official government health centers. Some individuals may qualify for a free test, though many paid tests range in cost between 85 to 370 Emirati Dirhams (approximately $23-$100 USD). Angolan Citizens are responsible for any necessary expenses.
• Test results are usually sent via text message or email.
• For more information, visit the following links:

o    UAE SEHA COVID-19 Testing Locations 

o    UAE Ministry of Health COVID-19 Information 

• Humanitarian exemptions to this order will be granted on an extremely limited basis and will only be considered when the country of departure lacks adequate COVID-19 testing capacity.

UAE / COVID-19 Vaccine Information:

• Has the government of the United Arab Emirates approved a COVID-19 vaccine for use? Yes
• Are vaccines available in the United Arab Emirates for Angolan  citizens to receive? Yes but only holding resident visa in UAE
• Which vaccines are available in the United Arab Emirates? There are four vaccines available in the United Arab Emirates for use on eligible individuals against the COVID-19 infection: Sinopharm, Pfizer-BioNTech, Sputnik V, and Oxford-AstraZeneca. ( availability vary from one province to an others)
• Sinopharm, Pfizer-BioNTech ( Dubai )
• Sinopharm, Pfizer-BioNTech, Sputnik V, and Oxford-AstraZeneca ( Abudhabi )
• The United Arab Emirates is offering the COVID-19 vaccine. Visit  official sources   for information on how to access the vaccine ( Dubai Health Authority App )
• All these vaccine are approved and accepted by Angolan Government.
• All the Angolan are advised to take the vaccine in the countries of their residence overseas

UAE / Entry and Exit Requirements

•  Are Angolan citizens permitted to enter UAE ? Yes. By requesting visa from the embassy of UAE in Luanda .

o   All travelers from Angola to the UAE must present a negative COVID-19 PCR test result within 72 hours prior to their flight departure.

UAE / Movement Restrictions in UAE

• Residents or visitors who enter Abu Dhabi from another Emirate must present a negative PCR test within 48 hours. If staying for more than four consecutive days, individuals must take an additional PCR test on the fourth day. Those staying in Abu Dhabi for more than eight consecutive days must take an additional COVID-19 PCR test on the eighth day. If using a DPR blood test, a negative result must be presented within 24 hours. If staying for more than 48 hours, a negative PCR test must be presented on third day. If staying for longer than seven days, another negative PCR test must be presented that day. Individuals who do not comply may be subject to fines.
• Abu Dhabi introduced a COVID-19 green pass system, the Al Hosn app, on June 15, 2021. That will be applicable on the aother emirates in the future .  It requires people to show their testing and vaccination status to enter public venues, including parks, beaches, malls, hotels, gyms, cafés, restaurants, and large supermarkets.  The Al Hosn app also facilitates contact tracing to reduce the spread of the virus.

o   Tourists and others who received vaccines outside of the UAE cannot upload their vaccine certificates in the Al Hosn app yet. .

o   Further information on the Al Hosn app is available at:

• Ministry of Health and Prevention – 800 111 11,  [email protected]  or   https://www.mohap.gov.ae/ 
• Abu Dhabi Health Authority SEHA – 800 1717
• Al Hosn – 800 HOSN (4676) or  [email protected]
• Weqaya –  [email protected]  or 056 3346740 (WhatsApp)

UAE / Quarantine Information

o   As by the latest news , the ANGOLAN Vaccinated travelers from  green countries   needs 6 days to quarantine, but must take a COVID‑19 PCR before and after arrival.

o   Vaccinated travelers from non-green countries are required to take a COVID‑19 PCR test before and on arrival and on possibly on day 4. A 12 –days  quarantine is also required.

o   Non-vaccinated citizens and residents of Abu Dhabi arriving from green countries must take a PCR test on arrival without the need to quarantine, with the possibility of additional PCR tests on Day 6 and Day 12.

o   Non-vaccinated citizens and residents arriving from other countries must take a PCR test on arrival, quarantine for 10 days and take another PCR test on Day 8.  Your quarantine may be at home, in a hotel, or in accommodation provided by the health authorities. This guidance and the list of green countries are subject to change. As of July 1, most, if not all of quarantine restrictions should be lifted.

UAE/ Fines for Non-Compliance

• The UAE Attorney General announced that individuals failing to follow rules and regulations to curb the spread of COVID-19 will face additional fines varying from 1,000-100,000 Emirati dirhams. Fines and regulations may change regularly.

Local Resources:

• UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention 
• UAE National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Authority  
• UAE Department of Health COVID-19 Information 
• UAE Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship 

According to the update of the new Exceptional and Temporary Measures to be in force during the Situation of Public Calamity, and as per the Presidential Decree nº 189/21, of August 6th of the current year, to be observed in the period from August 6th to the 6th of September of the current year, whose objective is to prevent and control the epidemiological spread caused by the Virus             COVID-19.

The Consulate would like to highlight some important articles in force that are in the aforementioned Decree, namely:

Article 1 – Object

This Presidential Decree updates the measures to prevent and control the spread of the COVID-19 Virus, as well as the operating rules of public and private services, social facilities and other activities during the Public calamity.

  Article 3 – Duration and application

• The measures in this Decree are effective starting  23:59, on September 6, 2021.

Article 4 – Individual protection measures

• Without prejudice to the provisions of this Decree in specific domains, the correct use of a face mask on public roads, in closed spaces with public access, in public transport and collective transport, in educational establishments, street vendors and in markets  is mandatory.

Article 5 – Civic duty and confinement

• It is recommended that all citizens refrain from circulating on public and similar spaces and roads, and that they remain at their respective homes, except for necessary and urgent travel.
• The Defense and Security forces must ensure compliance with the provisions of this article, reinforcing inspections in the period between 00:00 and 05:00.

Article 7 – Defense and health control of borders

• The borders of the Republic of Angola remain closed.
• Without prejudice to the provisions of the preceding paragraph, entries and exits from national territory are allowed for the purpose of:
• a) Return of national and foreign citizens residing in Angola, foreign citizens holding a work visa, and citizens holding a refugee card;
• b) Entry of citizens holding an investor visa, temporary stay visa;
• c) Official trips to and from the national territory;
• i) Entry and exit of diplomatic and consular personnel.

Article 11 – Regular flights

• For the purposes of the provisions of Articles 6 and 7 of this Diploma, regular national and international flights are allowed, and this must be limited to the minimum necessary and appropriate to the epidemiological situation, without prejudice to the possibility of temporary suspension of certain routes.
• For boarding international flights to and from Angola, it is mandatory to present the RT-PCR test, with a negative result, carried out up to 72 hours before the trip, with no authorization being required;
• All citizens coming from abroad are subject to a test on arrival in the national territory, at the airport facilities;
• In case of a positive result, citizens are subject to institutional isolation.

Article 12 – Quarantine

• For national citizens, resident foreigners and members of the diplomatic corps accredited to Angola from abroad, it is mandatory to observe a home quarantine of up to 7 days;
• For the cases of non-resident foreign citizens coming from abroad and possessing their own residence, the observance of home quarantine is mandatory, unless the health authorities consider that the conditions for this do not exist;
• Citizens subject to home quarantine, under the terms of the previous numbers, sign a term of responsibility, under the terms defined by the health authorities;
• Without prejudice to criminal liability, under the law, the violation of home quarantine is sanctioned with a fine ranging from 250,000 Kz (two hundred and fifty thousand Kwanzas) to 350,000.00 Kz (three hundred and fifty thousand Kwanzas), beyond the transformation into institutional quarantine.

Article 15 – Participation in tests

• Testing of the COVID-19 virus at the initiative of citizens, when carried out in public health units, is subject to co-payment, under the terms defined by the Ministries responsible for Public Finance and Health.

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Bento Salazar Andre

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Travel Vaccines and Advice for Angola

Located in southern Africa, Angola has tropical seaside deserts and cultural history.

Travellers find themselves enchanted by hospitable communities and dazzling landmarks, like the Fortaleza de São Miguel.

Whether you are looking to set sail on a coastal escape up the Atlantic Ocean, to check an African safari off of your bucket list; Angola provides a trip filled with relaxation and exploration.

On This Page: Do I Need Vaccines for Angola? Do I Need a Visa for Angola? What Is the Climate Like in Angola? How Safe Is Angola? Parque Nacional de Kissama What Should I Take to Angola? Embassy of the United Kingdom in Angola

Do I Need Vaccines for Angola?

Yes, some vaccines are recommended or required for Angola. The National Travel Health Network and Centre and WHO recommend the following vaccinations for Angola: COVID-19 , hepatitis A , hepatitis B , typhoid , cholera , yellow fever , rabies , polio and tetanus .

See the bullets below to learn more about some of these key immunisations:

• COVID-19 – Airborne – Recommended for all travellers
• Hepatitis A – Food & Water – Recommended for most travellers to the region, especially if unvaccinated.
• Hepatitis B – Blood & Body Fluids – Recommended for travellers to most regions.
• Tetanus – Wounds or Breaks in Skin – Recommended for travelers to most regions, especially if not previously vaccinated.
• Typhoid – Food & Water – Jab lasts 3 years. Oral vaccine lasts 5 years, must be able to swallow pills. Oral doses must be kept in refrigerator.
• Cholera – Food & Water – Areas of active cholera transmission include Uige and Cabinda.
• Yellow Fever – Mosquito – Required for all travellers over 9 months of age
• Rabies – Saliva of Infected Animals – High risk country. Vaccine recommended for long-stay travellers and those who may come in contact with animals.
• Polio – Food & Water – Recommended for some travellers to this region. Single adult booster recommended.

See the tables below for more information:

Yellow fever vaccination is required for all travellers over 9 months of age. Recent outbreaks in Brazil and various regions of Africa have underscored the importance of this vaccine.

Dengue , malaria and chikungunya are also present in Angola. Ensure to bring mosquito repellent and netting. Antimalarials may be recommended based on your itinerary.

Some tickborne infections are present as well. Be sure to take precautions.

Visit our vaccinations page to learn more. Travel safely with Passport Health and schedule your appointment today by calling or book online now .

Do I Need a Visa for Angola?

Travellers must apply for and obtain an Angola visa before arrival in the region. Passports must be valid for at least six months upon entry. Proof of yellow fever vaccination is required to enter the country. If you do not have proof of vaccination, you may be vaccinated on site, quarantined or returned to your previous location.

Sources: Embassy of Angola and GOV.UK

What Is the Climate Like in Angola?

There are two seasons: a dry, cool season from June to late September, and a rainy, hot season from October to April or May. The average temperature is at 15° C. The weather is warmer along the coast and cooler on the central plateau.

Angola has a very distinct climate. The best time to visit Angola is during the winter months from May to October. Dry season occurs throughout May to October, and the hot rainy season which is November to April.

How Safe Is Angola?

This region of Africa can be dangerous. It is important to be aware of the potential dangers in the area.

Several epidemics have plagued the region of Angola. Yellow fever outbreaks are known to occur. Vaccination is required for entry to avoid the virus’s spread.

Angola has also suffered war, and still affects certain areas of local life, to this day. Some of these areas contain large amounts of active landmines and explosives. Avoid wandering off of roads or trails in the rural Angola.

Crime rates are high throughout the country. Be careful in urban and rural areas. Avoid walking alone at night and travel in a group.

Parque Nacional de Kissama

Outside of Luanda, this park is a wildlife sanctuary with stunning natural environments. The park began as a preserve in 1938 and evolved into a National Park in 1957.

Following the civil war, the Parque Nacional de Kissama is the only functioning national park in Angola. The park’s population of buffalo, elephants and sea turtles is currently thriving. The park also received 10 elephants by air from Russia in 2000.

What Should I Take to Angola?

Like many African nations, Angola requires a bit of extra prep work. Ensure you have everything you need before your trip.

• Insect Repellent – Angola is known for its mosquitoes population. Insect repellent could prove to be a lifesaver whilst travelling throughout the country. The repellent will likely be used a lot, so try purchasing a cream or mild-spray.
• Modest Attire – While not required for many places, be sure to bring some modest attire for visits to sacred areas.

Embassy of the United Kingdom in Angola

If you are in Angola and have an emergency (for example, been attacked, arrested or someone has died) contact the nearest consular services. Contact the embassy before arrival if you have additional questions on entry requirements, safety concerns or are in need of assistance.

British Embassy Luanda Rua 17 de Setembro, Nº 4 Caixa Postal 1244 Ingombotas Luanda, Angola Telephone: +244 222 330 275 Emergency Phone: 244 222 334 583 Email: [email protected]

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ATTENTION :

In the context of preventing and combating the Covid-19 pandemic, a travel Registration Form (FRV) was created, with the objective of defending and executing and executing the sanitary control of the borders of Angola.  

Whenever there are serious risks of importation of the SARS-COV-2 Virus into the national territory, the competent Ministerial Departments may propose the closure or temporary suspension of air,land, rail, sea and river traffic with certain countries, as well as other measures deemed necessary, and the Defense and Security Forces must ensure that border control is reinforced.

  For an effective and efficient management of the pandemic, the health authorities of Angola must be aware of your trip from Angola, thus ensuring the proper health control that the Situation of Calamity requires.   

How does the FRV for Angola work? Every Citizen who intends to ender and leave Angola, must make their Travel Registration up to 72 hours (3 days) in advance .

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Bulletin n° 1 - CIQP : 8 June 2020 (Bulletin on Customs, Immigration and Quarantine Procedures)

IMPORTATION AND CUSTOMS / IMPORTATION ET DOUANES

Customs, land, sea All commercial borders are still open to cargo movements. Land border and domestic cargo movement are only open to first necessity, aid, and relief cargo. Ports are operating at reduced capacity. Ships will be subjected to health checks and may be subjected to quarantine time. Crew rotations and shore leave are not permitted. Land border status in neighboring countries: - Democratic Republic of the Congo: Land borders are open. - Namibia: Land cargo movement is limited. - Republic of the Congo: Most land borders are closed to cargo movements including the border with Angola. - Zambia: Truck drivers with cross-border consignments undergo extensive screening at border entries. (Information updated 8 June: Logistic Cluster)  Customs, importation procedure (update on 5 May 2020) Customs delegations can operate with the entire workforce from 26 May. The exit of national products is prohibited of the basic basket, fuel, medicines, equipment and expendable material for medical use, without prejudice to actions international humanitarian aid. (Information dated 27 May: Government of Angola)

Update from the Customs administrations of Angola on measures taken to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic (21 April 2020):

• National essential list of COVID-19 priority items: A decree on preferential treatment for the import of medicines and essential goods to combat the pandemic is under consideration.
• National extended HS codes based on the World Customs Organization (WCO) list : Extensive tariff codes have not been However, 80% of these are exempt from import duties and other Customs charges.
• The above-mentioned medicines and essential goods are not exempt from the previous formalities of the regulatory bodies. However, the Customs clearance of the respective goods is not conditioned, within the scope of COVID-19.
• The import of goods intended to prevent the expansion of COVID-19 are exempt from payment of Customs duties, IVA, and fees due to the provision of services. This only applies to import goods exclusively intended for donation and humanitarian aid, and no different use can be given to those.
• Expedited release of Customs processes : Previous Customs Clearance (Article 10 of the Customs Tariff) and Incomplete Declaration (Article 11 of the Customs Tariff) are two procedures adopted for Customs clearance of medicines and medical equipment.
• The import of medicines and medical equipment requires authorization from the National Directorate of Medicines and Medical Equipment of the Ministry of Health (DDNME/MINSA). There is a fast-track procedure for obtaining certification for the period in force, and for the purposes of donation or humanitarian aid, in 2-3 days.
• National guidelines exist for the importation of medicines and medical equipment.
• Nerethz Tati – Director of Customs Services [email protected] ;
• Francisco Sivone – Tariffs and Trade Department Manager: [email protected] .
• There is a procedure for the formalization/ regularization of expedited imports . Incomplete Declaration Procedure must be done within 30 days after Customs clearance.
• Risks related to fast-track Customs clearance include high number of processes to be regularized; possibility of loss of probative elements essential for the audit; and uses.
• Penalties for failure to account for or regularise importation requirements : there are no exclusive penalties under COVID-19. However, at the end of the State of Emergency period, all import processes within the scope of this pandemic will be audited and, in the event of infractions/transgressions, the penalties foreseen in the Customs legislation will be applied.
• Official measures/operational procedures have been published and shared   with the relevant parties (stakeholders).
• Medicines and medical equipment may be brought into Angolan territory through official air, sea and land borders .
• There are temperature regulated storage spaces at our borders:
• At international airports: refrigerated chambers are used for the packaging of medicines and medical equipment;
• At ports and land borders: importers are advised to pack medicines and medical equipment in temperature-controlled containers during transportation. However, within the national territory, they must be connected to an energy source while the respective Customs clearance process take place.
• There are no private bonded warehouses (of medicines and medical equipment) in operation near international airports and sea ports.
• Nerethz Tati: [email protected] ;
• Francisco Sivone: [email protected] .
• The process for the implementation and establishment of Single stop Border Posts is in progress.
• List of the agencies and actors with whom Customs administrations interact in the end-to-end importation process : National Directorate of Medicines and Medical Equipment, National Council of Carriers of Angola, Maritime and Port Institute of Angola, General Inspection of Health, Criminal Investigation Service.
• The updated list of the Authorized Economic Operators (AEO’s) is published on the website of the Revenue Administration .

Source: WCO/Customs administration Angola

1. Measures aiming to Facilitate the Cross-border Movement of Relief and Essential Supplies

CIRCULAR n. 19/GACA/DSA/AGT/2020 - Procedures to be adopted on the import of goods for donation and humanitarian aid for the prevention and expansion containment of the Covid 19 pandemic.

1.1.- The import of goods intended to prevent the expansion of Covid 19 are exempt from payment of customs duties, IVA, and fees due to the provision of services.

1.2. – The above measure, is only applied on import goods exclusively intended for donation and humanitarian aid, and no different use can be given to those.

2. Measures aiming at Supporting the Economy and Sustaining Supply Chain Continuity

CIRCULAR n. 34 DNP/DSIVA/AGT/2020 – Procedures for the implementation of the VAT credit measure approved in the context of easing the economic impact caused by the Covid 19 pandemic on companies.

2.1. - Importers who import raw materials or capital goods that directly compete for the production of good defines in the Presidential Decree n. 23/19, of January 14th, can, upon previous request to Customs Services Directorate, carry out customs clearance of these goods with subsequent adjustment of VAT.

3. Measures aiming at Protecting Customs administrations’ Staff

INFORMATIVE NOTE OF APRIL 11TH

3.1. - AGT Board of Directors directed the fulfillment of procedures and measures such as:

•  Working hours and public attendance from 8:00am to 1:00pm, with the exception of the Taxpayer Support Center (CAC), which must operate from 8:00am to 3:30pm.
•  Very reduced number of customs officers (less than 60 percent) working at different facilities.
•  Daily emails reminding about the need to observe individual measures regarding the fighting on Covid 19.

4. Measures aiming at Protecting Society

•  At the land borders, movement of people is prohibited.
•  Post-clearance audits on importers of goods for donation and humanitarian aid.
•  Only entities authorized by the Ministry of Health can import medicine and medical equipment.

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Angola Travel Registration Form

Angola travel health registration.

All Citizens wishing to travel to Angola must make their Travel Registration.

All Citizens wishing to travel to Angola must make their Travel Registration. In the context of the prevention against the COVID-19 pandemic, a Travel Registration Form (FRV) was created, with the aim of obtaining information on the characterization of passengers wishing to travel to Angola. For an effective and efficient management of the pandemic, the health authorities of Angola must take note of their trip to Angola, thus ensuring the proper health control that the State of Public Calamity requires.

Angola Travel Form Steps

Step 4 – Once in Angola, you will be accompanied by the health authorities, and you must strictly comply with the Quarantine for 7 days.

Step 5 – After 7 days, the passenger must undergo a SARS-COV-2 test. The end of home quarantine is determined by issuing a discharge certificate, provided that the test result is negative.

Upon arrival in Angola, you will have to present your passport along with your printed Travel Form code to certify the authenticity of the request. and all the documents you submitted with your application.

Angola FRV Requirement Step

• Step 1 – The Passenger must complete the Travel Registration Form (FRV). The Passanger must complete one for each member of your family, including each minor travelling. It's necessary to fill in
• FRV for ALL passengers wishing to travel to Angola;
• You will receive an e-mail confirming receipt of your FRV.
• Step 2 – The Passenger receives by e-mail, a travel record for Angola.
• The Passenger is entitled to travel to Angola, if he fulfills the necessary requirements for the travel.
• NOTE: We recommend prior registration must be done up to 72 hours before the date of travel. Failure to comply with this recommendation may hinder or inhibit the journey.

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Angola travel Form Embassy Registration

If you have already purchased your ticket and are already registered with an Angolan Embassy abroad, as part of the ongoing repatriation, you do not need to re-register, the information you provided to the embassy will ensure your registration.

The launch of Angola Health Form

From the launch of the FRV, we suggest that you register to return with a minimum of 72 hours in advance, so that. Receive a specific notice that your request for return to Angola is properly registered.

Apply for Angola Travel Form in 3 steps

Submit online appplication in 3-5 minutes, review and make payment with credit card or PayPal

Receive Comfirmation of Pre-arrival Registeration Via e-Mail. Take the printed copy along.

Upon arrival in Angola, you will have to present your passport along with your Angola travel torm Registeration.

Angola Travel Form Costs

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Frequently Ask Question About Angola Travel Form

The Travel Registration Form (FRV) was created, with the aim of obtaining information on the characterization of passengers wishing to travel to Angola.

The Passenger who is entitled to travel to Angola.

Passenger must have approval Angola visa Apply for Angola Visa

Your passports must have a validity of 9 months and at least 2 blank pages:

Required Documents

• Passenger must have approval Angola visa
• Passport Personal Details
• Proof of Accommodation
• Travel Itinerary
• Proof of living hood
• Departure Country
• Departure City
• Departure Date
• Flight Company
• flight ticket details
• Purpose of travel to Angola
• Countries you visited in last 15 days
• Covid-19 Information

You will receives an e-mail short time after completed the online application, with code to certify the authenticity of the request.

The Angola travel form registration system is an online method of applying for Travel Registration Form (FRV) from anywhere in the world. Some advantages of this system to traveler are that Travel Registration Form (FRV) can be applied for quickly over the internet at any time. from any location. Apply Here

After the pre-visa is granted, travellers can then obtain a visa on arrival at the following designated ports of entry.

• Quatro de Fevereiro Airport Luanda
• Lubango Airport
• Massabi Republic of the Congo (land border)
• Luau Democratic Republic of the Congo (land border)
• Curoca Namibia (land border)

Upon arrival in Angola, you will have to present your passport along with your printed e-Visa and all the other documents that were part of the application.

The Angola e-Visa costs USD 120.00 which must be paid upon arrival. Additionally, we charge a service fee to process Angola e-Visa online,Because all travellers now requires to get the online approval before travelling to Angola.

Yellow Fever vaccine is required if travepng from a country with risk of yellow fever transmission.

More information in the following link:

Yes, the Angola Tourist e-Visa stay period can be extended by up to 30 days Total. However you would need to contact an Angolan diplomatic and consular missions to do so.

1. Visitors to Angola must obtain either a visa in advance from one of the Angolan diplomatic missions or a pre-visa online, unless they come from one of the visa exempt countries;.

2. A tourist visa must be used within 60 days from the issue date and is valid for 30 days, a period that can be extended once for an additional period of 30 days. Passports must have a validity of 9 months and at least 2 blank pages. 3. Transit without visa is allowed for passengers continuing their trip to a third country by the same or first departing plane if they do not leave the airport. In the future, Angola is expected to participate in the KAZA UniVisa programme, which if delivered as planned will allow holders of the KAZA visa to travel freely between Angola, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. 5. Transit: Passengers with a confirmed onward ticket for a flight to a third country within 24 hours. They must stay in the international transit area of the airport and have the documents required for their next destination.

If you do, however, realize you made a mistake before your visa or Travel Registration Form (FRV) has been issued, then please contact us ASAP by sending an email to support, once it's issued, we can not change or modify any details on the e-Visa.

Angola Port Of Entry

Quatro de fevereiro airport..

Quatro de Fevereiro Airport, is the main international airport of Angola. All visitors to Angola need a valid passport Read More

Lubango Airport.

Mukanka Airport is an airport serving Lubango, the capital city of the Huíla Province... Learn More

Massabi border.

The Angola–Republic of the Congo border is 231 km (143 m). All visitors to Angola need a valid passport Massabi border

Luau border

Luau Border (on Angola's eastern border with the DRC). All visitors to Angola need a valid passport. Luau border

Santa Clara Border.

Santa Clara Border (on Angola's southern border with Namibia). All visitors to Angola need a valid passport Discover More

Calai border.

Calai Border (on Angola's southern border with Namibia, near Rundu).

Katwitwi border.

Katuitui Border (marked at Katwitwi on Google Maps, on Angola's southern border with Namibia near Savate)

Mucusso Border.

Mucusso Border (on Angola's southern border with Namibia, actually in the Caprivi Strip / Zambezi Region, near Bwabwata)

Angola Visa Eligible nationals.

Nationals of the following 59 countries are eligible: for angola visa

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Level 2 Practice Enhanced Precautions

• Updated   Global Polio August 20, 2024 Some international destinations have circulating poliovirus. Before any international travel, make sure you are up to date on your polio vaccines. Destination List: Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Democratic Republic of the Congo, Egypt, Ethiopia, Guinea, Indonesia, Kenya, Liberia, Madagascar, Mali, Mauritania, Mozambique, Niger, Nigeria, Pakistan, Republic of South Sudan, Republic of the Congo, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sudan, Tanzania, including Zanzibar, The Gambia, Uganda, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Level 1 Practice Usual Precautions

• Updated   Global Measles August 14, 2024 Many international destinations are reporting increased numbers of cases of measles. Destination List: Afghanistan, Angola, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Benin, Bhutan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Georgia, Ghana, Guinea, India, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Liberia, Malaysia, Mali, Mauritania, Mozambique, Niger, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Qatar, Republic of South Sudan, Republic of the Congo, Romania, Russia, San Marino, Senegal, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Syria, Togo, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan, Yemen, Zambia

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Check the vaccines and medicines list and visit your doctor at least a month before your trip to get vaccines or medicines you may need. If you or your doctor need help finding a location that provides certain vaccines or medicines, visit the Find a Clinic page.

• Avoid contaminated water

Leptospirosis

How most people get sick (most common modes of transmission)

• Touching urine or other body fluids from an animal infected with leptospirosis
• Swimming or wading in urine-contaminated fresh water, or contact with urine-contaminated mud
• Drinking water or eating food contaminated with animal urine
• Avoid contaminated water and soil
• Avoid floodwater

Clinical Guidance

Schistosomiasis

• Wading, swimming, bathing, or washing in contaminated freshwater streams, rivers, ponds, lakes, or untreated pools.

Avoid bug bites

African sleeping sickness (african trypanosomiasis).

• Tsetse fly bite 
• Avoid Bug Bites

African Trypanosomiasis

African Tick-Bite Fever

African Tick-bite fever

Chikungunya

• Mosquito bite
• Mosquito bite
• An infected pregnant woman can spread it to her unborn baby

Avoid animals

Marburg hemorrhagic fever.

• Touching infected animals (including bats and primates) or their body fluids
• Touching body fluids (blood or sweat) from an infected person
• Touching objects contaminated with the body fluids of a person infected with Ebola or Marburg virus
• Avoid sick people
• Avoid animals and areas where they live

Marburg virus

Airborne & droplet

• Breathing in air or accidentally eating food contaminated with the urine, droppings, or saliva of infected rodents
• Bite from an infected rodent
• Less commonly, being around someone sick with hantavirus (only occurs with Andes virus)
• Avoid rodents and areas where they live

Tuberculosis (TB)

• Breathe in TB bacteria that is in the air from an infected and contagious person coughing, speaking, or singing.

Learn actions you can take to stay healthy and safe on your trip. Vaccines cannot protect you from many diseases in Angola, so your behaviors are important.

Eat and drink safely

Food and water standards around the world vary based on the destination. Standards may also differ within a country and risk may change depending on activity type (e.g., hiking versus business trip). You can learn more about safe food and drink choices when traveling by accessing the resources below.

• Choose Safe Food and Drinks When Traveling
• Water Treatment Options When Hiking, Camping or Traveling
• Global Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)
• Avoid Contaminated Water During Travel

You can also visit the Department of State Country Information Pages for additional information about food and water safety.

Prevent bug bites

Bugs (like mosquitoes, ticks, and fleas) can spread a number of diseases in Angola. Many of these diseases cannot be prevented with a vaccine or medicine. You can reduce your risk by taking steps to prevent bug bites.

What can I do to prevent bug bites?

• Cover exposed skin by wearing long-sleeved shirts, long pants, and hats.
• Use an appropriate insect repellent (see below).
• Use permethrin-treated clothing and gear (such as boots, pants, socks, and tents). Do not use permethrin directly on skin.
• Stay and sleep in air-conditioned or screened rooms.
• Use a bed net if the area where you are sleeping is exposed to the outdoors.

What type of insect repellent should I use?

• FOR PROTECTION AGAINST TICKS AND MOSQUITOES: Use a repellent that contains 20% or more DEET for protection that lasts up to several hours.
• Picaridin (also known as KBR 3023, Bayrepel, and icaridin)
• Oil of lemon eucalyptus (OLE) or para-menthane-diol (PMD)
• 2-undecanone
• Always use insect repellent as directed.

What should I do if I am bitten by bugs?

• Avoid scratching bug bites, and apply hydrocortisone cream or calamine lotion to reduce the itching.
• Check your entire body for ticks after outdoor activity. Be sure to remove ticks properly.

What can I do to avoid bed bugs?

Although bed bugs do not carry disease, they are an annoyance. See our information page about avoiding bug bites for some easy tips to avoid them. For more information on bed bugs, see Bed Bugs .

For more detailed information on avoiding bug bites, see Avoid Bug Bites .

Stay safe outdoors

If your travel plans in Angola include outdoor activities, take these steps to stay safe and healthy during your trip.

• Stay alert to changing weather conditions and adjust your plans if conditions become unsafe.
• Prepare for activities by wearing the right clothes and packing protective items, such as bug spray, sunscreen, and a basic first aid kit.
• Consider learning basic first aid and CPR before travel. Bring a travel health kit with items appropriate for your activities.
• If you are outside for many hours in heat, eat salty snacks and drink water to stay hydrated and replace salt lost through sweating.
• Protect yourself from UV radiation : use sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15, wear protective clothing, and seek shade during the hottest time of day (10 a.m.–4 p.m.).
• Be especially careful during summer months and at high elevation. Because sunlight reflects off snow, sand, and water, sun exposure may be increased during activities like skiing, swimming, and sailing.
• Very cold temperatures can be dangerous. Dress in layers and cover heads, hands, and feet properly if you are visiting a cold location.

Stay safe around water

• Swim only in designated swimming areas. Obey lifeguards and warning flags on beaches.
• Practice safe boating—follow all boating safety laws, do not drink alcohol if driving a boat, and always wear a life jacket.
• Do not dive into shallow water.
• Do not swim in freshwater in developing areas or where sanitation is poor.
• Avoid swallowing water when swimming. Untreated water can carry germs that make you sick.
• To prevent infections, wear shoes on beaches where there may be animal waste.

Schistosomiasis, a parasitic infection that can be spread in fresh water, is found in Angola. Avoid swimming in fresh, unchlorinated water, such as lakes, ponds, or rivers.

Keep away from animals

Most animals avoid people, but they may attack if they feel threatened, are protecting their young or territory, or if they are injured or ill. Animal bites and scratches can lead to serious diseases such as rabies.

Follow these tips to protect yourself:

• Do not touch or feed any animals you do not know.
• Do not allow animals to lick open wounds, and do not get animal saliva in your eyes or mouth.
• Avoid rodents and their urine and feces.
• Traveling pets should be supervised closely and not allowed to come in contact with local animals.
• If you wake in a room with a bat, seek medical care immediately. Bat bites may be hard to see.

All animals can pose a threat, but be extra careful around dogs, bats, monkeys, sea animals such as jellyfish, and snakes. If you are bitten or scratched by an animal, immediately:

• Wash the wound with soap and clean water.
• Go to a doctor right away.
• Tell your doctor about your injury when you get back to the United States.

Consider buying medical evacuation insurance. Rabies is a deadly disease that must be treated quickly, and treatment may not be available in some countries.

Reduce your exposure to germs

Follow these tips to avoid getting sick or spreading illness to others while traveling:

• Wash your hands often, especially before eating.
• If soap and water aren’t available, clean hands with hand sanitizer (containing at least 60% alcohol).
• Don’t touch your eyes, nose, or mouth. If you need to touch your face, make sure your hands are clean.
• Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve (not your hands) when coughing or sneezing.
• Try to avoid contact with people who are sick.
• If you are sick, stay home or in your hotel room, unless you need medical care.

Avoid sharing body fluids

Diseases can be spread through body fluids, such as saliva, blood, vomit, and semen.

Protect yourself:

• Use latex condoms correctly.
• Do not inject drugs.
• Limit alcohol consumption. People take more risks when intoxicated.
• Do not share needles or any devices that can break the skin. That includes needles for tattoos, piercings, and acupuncture.
• If you receive medical or dental care, make sure the equipment is disinfected or sanitized.

Know how to get medical care while traveling

Plan for how you will get health care during your trip, should the need arise:

• Carry a list of local doctors and hospitals at your destination.
• Review your health insurance plan to determine what medical services it would cover during your trip. Consider purchasing travel health and medical evacuation insurance.
• Carry a card that identifies, in the local language, your blood type, chronic conditions or serious allergies, and the generic names of any medications you take.
• Some prescription drugs may be illegal in other countries. Call Angola’s embassy to verify that all of your prescription(s) are legal to bring with you.
• Bring all the medicines (including over-the-counter medicines) you think you might need during your trip, including extra in case of travel delays. Ask your doctor to help you get prescriptions filled early if you need to.

Many foreign hospitals and clinics are accredited by the Joint Commission International. A list of accredited facilities is available at their website ( www.jointcommissioninternational.org ).

In some countries, medicine (prescription and over-the-counter) may be substandard or counterfeit. Bring the medicines you will need from the United States to avoid having to buy them at your destination.

Malaria is a risk in Angola. Fill your malaria prescription before you leave and take enough with you for the entire length of your trip. Follow your doctor’s instructions for taking the pills; some need to be started before you leave.

Select safe transportation

Motor vehicle crashes are the #1 killer of healthy US citizens in foreign countries.

In many places cars, buses, large trucks, rickshaws, bikes, people on foot, and even animals share the same lanes of traffic, increasing the risk for crashes.

Be smart when you are traveling on foot.

• Use sidewalks and marked crosswalks.
• Pay attention to the traffic around you, especially in crowded areas.
• Remember, people on foot do not always have the right of way in other countries.

Riding/Driving

Choose a safe vehicle.

• Choose official taxis or public transportation, such as trains and buses.
• Ride only in cars that have seatbelts.
• Avoid overcrowded, overloaded, top-heavy buses and minivans.
• Avoid riding on motorcycles or motorbikes, especially motorbike taxis. (Many crashes are caused by inexperienced motorbike drivers.)
• Choose newer vehicles—they may have more safety features, such as airbags, and be more reliable.
• Choose larger vehicles, which may provide more protection in crashes.

Think about the driver.

• Do not drive after drinking alcohol or ride with someone who has been drinking.
• Consider hiring a licensed, trained driver familiar with the area.
• Arrange payment before departing.

Follow basic safety tips.

• Wear a seatbelt at all times.
• Sit in the back seat of cars and taxis.
• When on motorbikes or bicycles, always wear a helmet. (Bring a helmet from home, if needed.)
• Avoid driving at night; street lighting in certain parts of Angola may be poor.
• Do not use a cell phone or text while driving (illegal in many countries).
• Travel during daylight hours only, especially in rural areas.
• If you choose to drive a vehicle in Angola, learn the local traffic laws and have the proper paperwork.
• Get any driving permits and insurance you may need. Get an International Driving Permit (IDP). Carry the IDP and a US-issued driver's license at all times.
• Check with your auto insurance policy's international coverage, and get more coverage if needed. Make sure you have liability insurance.
• Avoid using local, unscheduled aircraft.
• If possible, fly on larger planes (more than 30 seats); larger airplanes are more likely to have regular safety inspections.
• Try to schedule flights during daylight hours and in good weather.

Medical Evacuation Insurance

If you are seriously injured, emergency care may not be available or may not meet US standards. Trauma care centers are uncommon outside urban areas. Having medical evacuation insurance can be helpful for these reasons.

Helpful Resources

Road Safety Overseas (Information from the US Department of State): Includes tips on driving in other countries, International Driving Permits, auto insurance, and other resources.

The Association for International Road Travel has country-specific Road Travel Reports available for most countries for a minimal fee.

Maintain personal security

Use the same common sense traveling overseas that you would at home, and always stay alert and aware of your surroundings.

Before you leave

• Research your destination(s), including local laws, customs, and culture.
• Monitor travel advisories and alerts and read travel tips from the US Department of State.
• Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) .
• Leave a copy of your itinerary, contact information, credit cards, and passport with someone at home.
• Pack as light as possible, and leave at home any item you could not replace.

While at your destination(s)

• Carry contact information for the nearest US embassy or consulate .
• Carry a photocopy of your passport and entry stamp; leave the actual passport securely in your hotel.
• Follow all local laws and social customs.
• Do not wear expensive clothing or jewelry.
• Always keep hotel doors locked, and store valuables in secure areas.
• If possible, choose hotel rooms between the 2nd and 6th floors.

Healthy Travel Packing List

Use the Healthy Travel Packing List for Angola for a list of health-related items to consider packing for your trip. Talk to your doctor about which items are most important for you.

Why does CDC recommend packing these health-related items?

It’s best to be prepared to prevent and treat common illnesses and injuries. Some supplies and medicines may be difficult to find at your destination, may have different names, or may have different ingredients than what you normally use.

If you are not feeling well after your trip, you may need to see a doctor. If you need help finding a travel medicine specialist, see Find a Clinic . Be sure to tell your doctor about your travel, including where you went and what you did on your trip. Also tell your doctor if you were bitten or scratched by an animal while traveling.

If your doctor prescribed antimalarial medicine for your trip, keep taking the rest of your pills after you return home. If you stop taking your medicine too soon, you could still get sick.

Malaria is always a serious disease and may be a deadly illness. If you become ill with a fever either while traveling in a malaria-risk area or after you return home (for up to 1 year), you should seek immediate medical attention and should tell the doctor about your travel history.

For more information on what to do if you are sick after your trip, see Getting Sick after Travel .

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50 Things you need to know before traveling to Angola

After living in Angola for three years, we got to know the country very well and want to share with you our best Angola travel tips with a list of e verything you need to know before traveling to Angola!

Angola isn’t the first place anyone remembers when considering traveling or vacations! It’s very difficult to travel, expensive and dangerous. Yet, it receives many travelers, almost all of them business travelers.

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Everything about Angola and the Locals

#1 Where is Angola? Angola is located in Southern Africa, and it’s bordered by Namibia (South), Zambia (East), and both Congos (north)! The enclave of Cabinda is the only part of Angola that borders the Republic of Congo. To the West, Angola is bathed by the South Atlantic Ocean.

#2 It’s a huge country! The seventh largest in Africa and the 22nd in the World! Despite this, it has a relatively small population, only about 25 Million which makes Angola very sparsely populated! It has one of the lowest population densities in the world.

#3 In such a big country like Angola, the climate varies a lot, from tropical in the north, subtropical in the interior south and center, and desert in the Namibe region… However, in general,  we can say that it has two seasons: a dry, colder season (May to September) and a hot, rainy season (October to April).

In Angola, the dry, colder season is called Cacimbo . You should be aware that when we say colder, it just means that it isn’t scorching hot! You can easily go to the beach during Cacimbo .

#4 Angola used to be a Portuguese Colony and only became independent in 1975. After independence, it had almost 30 years of Civil War. And even before 1975, Angola was at war for independence for over a decade. That’s 40+ years of war…

#5 The official language of Angola is Portuguese. However, several other local languages are spoken in Angola, Kikongo,  Kimbundu, and Umbundu. These are considered co-official languages.

#6 Very few Angolans speak foreign languages. However, you’ll be better off with English among the foreign languages. Anyway, I would try to learn a few words and expressions in Portuguese to try to communicate.

If you can’t find any other option, maybe you can try Spanish due to its similarity to Portuguese, but I would rely on that only as a last resort option.

#7 Angolan society is very harsh and sometimes aggressive. People are still rebounding from the 40+ years of war, with the horrible things it brings. Furthermore, it wasn’t that long time ago, so many internal and external wounds are still open. I would strongly avoid discussing politics in Angola.

Do you want to know more about the Angola lifestyle? Check our 10 things you need to know about Angola!

#8 Despite its substantial oil reservoirs, Angola is a very poor (107th) and underdeveloped country. On top of this, It also has a really high unequal distribution of wealth, meaning that there are a few people really really rich, and most of the population is very poor. Furthermore, education and Health are also really bad.

Due to the oil industry, Angolan Economy has really grown in the last 15 years, but it still has a long way to go. Many infrastructures were almost completely destroyed in the wars and are still being rebuilt.

#9 Most of the Angolans are black (Ovimbundu, Ambundu, and Bakongo mostly), and some are mixed race. There is also a considerable presence of foreigners in Angola, mostly in Luanda. The foreigners are mainly Portuguese and Chinese. However, you can easily find Americans, French, Indian, Lebanese, Brazilian, and many others.

#10 Angolan love music and dancing, and they are pretty good at it! You can see them dancing everywhere, it’s really part of being Angolan. Kizomba, Tarraxinha, Semba, and kuduro are their most famous music and dance styles.

#11 The biggest shopping in Angola is on the streets of Luanda. You can see street sellers everywhere in Luanda, and they will sell you everything. Think of an object, and I have probably seen it in the streets! From toilet seats to food and drinks, from car parts to invoice books and tennis shoes or clothes… It’s really incredible.

#12 Is Angola safe to travel to? It depends on what you compare it to, but in general, Angola isn’t a safe country.

Unless you are very adventurous or very used to traveling in this kind of country, we strongly advise you not to travel on your own.  There are reports of robberies and even kidnappings in Angola, particularly in Luanda.

#13 Be prepared to be stopped by the police many, many times while traveling in Angola. They may also hint to you to pay them off to leave you alone… Doing it or not is your own decision and risk.

This usually happens when driving, but it can also happen when you are casually walking down the street… Always have your documents with you.

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#14 There is only one UNESCO heritage site in Angola. It’s the town of Mbanza Kongo, located on a plateau at an altitude of 570 meters. The town was the political and spiritual capital of the Kingdom of Kongo, one of the largest constituted states in Southern Africa from the 14th to 19th centuries. Unfortunately, we have never been there in Mbanza Congo.

#15 Luanda is the capital and biggest city of Angola. It receives almost all the investment, apart from the oil areas! It’s a very messy city but also full of life. The city is generally quite ugly, but the bay of Luanda is beautiful.

The boardwalk ( marginal de Luanda ) is an excellent place to do your daily exercise, and very close to it, you can find Angola’s National Bank, the currency museum, S. Miguel’s Fort, and other famous landmarks in Angola.

#16 However, the best thing to do in Luanda is to go to the beach. The island of Luanda (not an actual island, you can drive there) has beautiful sandy beaches with warm water. Angolan beaches usually have nice bars and restaurants where you can eat, drink, and have fun.

Also, Mussulo is very close to Luanda and offers some other great beach spots. Mussulo is much less developed than the island of Luanda but also has a few beach bars. To get to Mussulo, you take a taxi boat from Embarcadouro or Benfica.

#17  Miradouro da Lua is a beautiful lookout to a unique landscape created by the winds and water. It’s right outside Luanda on the way to Kissama National Park . Its bright colors make it more beautiful and special.

#18 Kissama National Park is Angola’s central Natural Park and is relatively close to Luanda (75km). It’s your best option if you want to do a Safari in Angola. The park is being repopulated after most of the animals were killed during the wars.

Now you can easily see Zebras, Giraffes, Elephants, and several antelopes. The plants in Kissama are also wonderful, with giant Baobab trees.

Click here to see how to do a Safari in Kissama National Park

#19 The beaches of Cabo Ledo and Sangano (almost 100km south of Luanda) are lovely beaches with perfect yellow sand and beautiful warm blue seawater. These beaches are top-rated among expats and locals during weekends as they are a great weekend retreat.

#20 Kalandula falls in the district of Malanje are the most impressive in Angola and are considered to be the 2nd biggest in Africa behind Victoria Falls . They are almost 100 meters high and more than 400 meters wide.

We even consider it one of the best natural wonders in Africa .

#21 However, Malanje has a few other attractions to offer. Besides Kalandula, we recommend visiting the Kwanza Rapids, the Black Stones of Pungo Andongo, and the much lesser-known Musseleje falls. If you want to visit this area of Angola, you should reserve at least two days for it.

Click here to see how to travel to Malange and its main attractions!

#22 We have mentioned some great beaches earlier, but the best beaches in Angola are in Benguela Province! If you have the time, we strongly suggest you visit Benguela and its beaches.

Do you want to go to Benguela? Check how to do a Benguela Road trip

In Lobito, you should go to Restinga, which is similar to the island of Luanda but with cleaner water and sand. Nevertheless, the two best beaches in Angola are located in the south of Benguela: Baía Azul and Baía Farta (our favorite).

#23 Our favorite region of Angola is Lubango , and believe it or not, it doesn’t have beaches! It’s much calmer than Luanda, making it a perfect place to escape the craziness of the capital.

Cick here to see everything you need to know about traveling to Lubango

Our favorite things to do in Lubando are the Tundavala Gap, driving Serra da Leba, going to the Lubango Sign (Hollywood style), and enjoying the best resort in Angola: Pululukwa.

#24 Finally, our last suggestion in Angola is the Namib Desert and the Namibe town. You can quickly go there on a day trip from Lubango. This region is very arid and different from the rest of Angola, but that’s what makes it attractive. In the Namib desert, you can find the welwitschia, which only exists in Angola.

Click here to see our complete guide of the best things to do in Angola

What to eat and drink in Angola

#25 Tradicional Angolan food is similar to other African Cuisine, with cassava being the staple ingredient of many dishes. Portuguese cuisine has significantly influenced Angolan cuisine, with many foods imported into Angola by the Portuguese.

#26 Angola has many good restaurants and a few particularly good ones. However, all of them are very, very expensive! Most of these restaurants are obviously in Luanda. Meat, fish, and seafood are usually delicious in Angola because of the high-quality ingredients used.

#27 Cassava is a very important plant in Angola, especially in the North. It is the largest source of carbohydrates in Angola. Angola is the 3rd largest producer of cassava in Africa and is also the biggest consumer.

The leaves of cassava (called kizaca) are used in dishes, usually boiled, and the roots are dried to make bombó and whipped to make fuba (flour).

#28 Funge (a kind of porridge) is the mainstay of the Angolan diet and is made from the referred cassava or corn fuba(flour). The north of Angola uses more fuba of cassava, and the south uses fuba of corn.

The texture of funge is very sticky, even gelatinous, and doesn’t have much of a flavor, so it’s best eaten with the sauce. Funge is more of a side dish than a main dish. It’s a substitute for pasta, rice, or potatoes.

#29 One thing that it’s particularly good in Angola is the roasted peanuts. In Angola, they are called Ginguba torrada and taste amazing. It’s sold everywhere, you can see the vendors roasting them in coal in the streets.

When it comes to peanuts, there’s also paracuca which is Ginguba candy made with sugar and sometimes vanilla, cinnamon, and other spices.

#30 Angola’s National dish is probably Muamba de Galinha (Chicken Muamba). In this dish, the chicken is slow-cooked with okra, squash, dendém) paste. It is served with funge, and sometimes rice. Dendém is the fruit of the palm tree, and it is used a lot in Angolan cuisine, especially to make palm oil.

#31 Calulu  is another typical Angolan dish, and it’s made with  dried fish with vegetables, usually onions, tomatoes, okra, sweet potatoes, garlic, palm oil, and   gimboa   leaves (similar to spinach); It’s often served with funge and beans in palm oil

#32 Finally, we have Mufete, a combination of grilled fish, beans with palm oil,  boiled plantains, boiled sweet potato, cassava flour, and the mufete sauce (a sauce with chopped onion, tomato, bell pepper, lemon, and olive oil).

It is a mouthful of flavor and traveldrafts’ favorite Angolan dish! A must-try for everyone going to Angola!

#33 There are several commercial beers are brewed in Angola, the oldest of which is Cuca, brewed in Luanda. Others include Eka (brewed in Dondo in Cuanza Norte), N’gola (brewed in Lubango), and Nocal (brewed in Luanda).

Click here to read our guide to Angolan cuisine!

#34 One final word about food safety in Angola… You should be very aware of what you eat and where you eat in Angola. Often ingredients aren´t well washed or preserved correctly, becoming a danger to your health. 

Also, never drink unbottled water. Note that typhoid fever is prevalent in Angola and is contagious through the water.

Money and Costs of traveling to Angola

#35 The currency in Angola is the Kwanza, and its official exchange rate is 1 USD to 255 Kwanza (July/18). However,  the exchange on the streets is much higher because buying foreign currency in Angola is challenging.

Click here to know everything about the oil crisis in Angola!

#36 Luanda is one of the most expensive cities in the world , being nominated as the most expensive for a few years in a row! However, the rest of the country is pretty expensive, also.

The economic growth and investment from foreign companies created a very diverse society in Luanda. Actually, more than diverse, it’s a society within another society.

The population in Angola is generally very poor, but a smaller group of Angolans and foreigners are rich or at least get paid exceptionally well.

#37 In such an expensive country, everything is expensive or really, really expensive! However, accommodation and food are the ones that will entirely screw your budget. Paying 3 to 5 times more than almost anywhere else without any added benefits is perfectly normal.

Click here to check the actual prices in Angola and why are they so high!

#38 ATMs usually don’t charge for withdrawing money, however, due to the lack of foreign currency, you’ll get a much better deal exchanging money in an exchange office, and the difference will be very relevant. Note that exchanging money in the streets is illegal.

#39 Tippings isn’t part of the culture in Angola. You round up your bills if you feel like it or want to reward good service, but it isn’t mandatory.

How to travel in Angola

#40 It’s more than probable that you’ll enter Angola through Luanda’s Airport, as 99% of the people traveling to Angola travel to Luanda by plane. There are very few international flights to other cities.

On the other hand, you can easily fly from Luanda to the other big towns, like Lubango, Benguela, Huambo, and so on.

#41 You can catch an intercity bus if you don’t want to fly. Many buses connect the towns; however, they take a lot of time (the country is huge!) and are uncomfortable.

Within the cities, particularly Luanda, forget about public buses. You must take the blue vans ( candongueiros ) or call a taxi! As a foreigner, I strongly suggest you do not use the vans, but it’s up to you.

#42 The other options would be renting a car or, even better, renting a car with a driver. Renting a car is very expensive, expect about 100USD per day. It will be even more with a driver, but the difference won’t be that big. This solution gives all the flexibility you need, and if you choose to have a driver, you’d also avoid one of the most significant stress sources in Luanda, the traffic.

#43 Traffic in Luanda is a nightmare, particularly during rush hours, in the morning, and at the end of the day. On a typical day, it’ll take you 1h+ to do 10km in Luanda. If it’s a bad day, you may be there for 2 or 3 hours!

#44 Even worse than the traffic is the way Angolans drive. It’s completely insane, without any rules or caring for other people or their own well-being. We have seen things that can’t really be explained. If you aren’t used to this kind of driving, I would strongly advise against driving in Angola.

#45 There aren’t highways in Angola, so there aren’t highway tolls also. Actually, the only toll I know in Angola is crossing the Kwanza river, and it’s pretty cheap compared to everything else.

#46 Fuel used to be very cheap in Angola, extremely cheap even. However, with the last oil crisis hitting Angola hard, the prices rose because the government stopped subsidizing fuel and even began taxing it. Nowadays, they are still cheaper than most countries, but not as dirt cheap as they were ten years ago.

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#47 How is the internet in Angola? The Internet in Angola isn’t very good. The best hotels will have wifi but don’t expect it to be granted or it to work perfectly… 

This has been improving but expect to have problems connecting. You may buy a data card or even a 4G Pen from companies like UNITEL and Movicel. It should work in Luanda and other big cities but may not work far from them. Also, 3G is usually a bit unstable and slow.

#48 Is Angola dirty? Angola is probably one of the dirtiest countries we have ever been to. Even Cambodia seems clean when compared to Angola! Luanda is much worse than the other cities, but even the others are very far away from clean! Expect to find trash anywhere and everywhere.

#49 How to get a visa to Angola? Angola is probably one of the most challenging countries to get a visa, particularly a working visa. We strongly suggest you get professional help to conduct the whole process. It takes weeks or months, and it’s very frustrating.

#50 What vaccines do I need to take before going to Angola? Taking the yellow fever vaccine is mandatory, and you’ll be asked to present your International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis (ICVP). A few other vaccines are also highly recommended, like polio, typhoid fever, hepatitis A, and hepatitis B.

We recommend you see a tropical medicine doctor before traveling to Angola.

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Angola Visa: Entry requirements and pre-travel information for Angola

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Traveling to Angola? You may need a visa – find out if you do, which type, and how to apply so you can get the paperwork out of the way and focus on your trip.

What’s an Angola eVisa on Arrival and who’s it for?

Who’s the Angola eVisa on Arrival for? Nationals from over 60 countries who need entry authorization for tourism or short-term business visits.

Who isn’t eligible for the Angola eVisa on Arrival? Citizens from visa-exempt nations, those seeking employment or permanent stay, and those with previous visa issues.

What’s the purpose of the Angola eVisa on Arrival? It facilitates entry for tourism and brief business visits. Note: It's a 'Landing Authorization' and it doesn't guarantee entry; decisions rest with immigration officials based on various criteria, including national security.

How long can you stay with the Angola eVisa on Arrival?

It allows a 30-day visit, which is extendable for another 30 days, typically for a single entry.

Ensure your application is accurate to avoid rejection. Visit our Angola Visa rejection guide for tips.

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What’s an Angola Tourist Visa and who’s it for?

Who’s the Angola Tourist Visa for? Individuals visiting Angola for leisure, tourism, or to see family and friends.

Who isn’t eligible for the Angola Tourist Visa? Citizens from visa-exempt countries or those seeking to work, study, or live in Angola.

What’s the purpose of the Angola Tourist Visa? It enables tourists to explore Angola's attractions and visit relatives.

How long can you stay with the Angola Tourist Visa? Up to 30 days, extendable for another 30 days.

What’s an Angola Transit Visa and who’s it for?

Who’s the Angola Transit Visa for? Travelers passing through Angola to another destination.

Who isn’t eligible for the Angola Transit Visa? Visitors from visa-exempt nations or those staying for non-transit reasons.

What’s the purpose of the Angola Transit Visa? It facilitates short-term transit through Angola.

How long can you stay with the Angola Transit Visa? Valid for up to 5 days for transit purposes.

What are the Angolan long-term visa options?

Angola offers several long-term visa options for purposes like work, business, study, and family reunification. Here's a brief overview:

Work Visas: A contract and sponsorship from an Angolan employer are required for individuals employed in Angola.

Business Visas: For business activities, investments, or entrepreneurship in Angola.

Study Visas: Issued for long-term educational programs at Angolan institutions.

Residence Visas: For those seeking to live in Angola, including family reunification with residents or citizens.

Investor Visas: Foreign nationals planning to invest significant capital in Angolan businesses or projects.

Each category has specific criteria, including sponsorship, investment proof, or family connections in Angola. For detailed information on application procedures, requirements, and eligibility for long-term visas in Angola, please refer to the Angolan Ministry of Foreign Affairs .

Staying healthy in Angola: Here’s what you need to know

Planning a visit to Angola? Stay informed with essential health guidelines for a worry-free trip. Here's what travelers should know.

Make sure to stay updated on routine vaccines

Keep updated with Angola's COVID-19 requirements, such as quarantine, testing, or vaccine certificates, through your airline or the Angolan government website.

Vaccinations for diseases like yellow fever are mandatory for entry into Angola. Check the site of the World Health Organization (WHO) for specific vaccination policies.

Depending on travel plans, vaccines for hepatitis A and B, typhoid, and malaria prophylaxis might be needed. Consult the CDC's Travelers' Health page for recommendations.

Medical facilities

Urban areas like Luanda have hospitals and clinics that offer various services, but facilities may not meet the standards found in high-income countries.

In rural and remote areas, medical facilities are limited, and access to emergency care can be challenging.

Medical services often require payment upfront, regardless of whether you have travel health insurance. Ensure your insurance covers medical treatment in Angola, including evacuation if necessary.

Prescription and over-the-counter medications are available, but supply can be erratic. Bring essential medications with you.

Health insurance

It's crucial to have robust health insurance for travel to Angola. Medical care, especially private, can be costly. Ensure your insurance covers:

High medical expense limits.

Medical evacuation to your home country.

Trip cancellation, delay, and interruption.

Baggage coverage.

Confirm your coverage levels with your insurance provider before departure.

Things to be aware of when visiting Angola

Climate: Angola's diverse climate varies from the coastal regions to the interior highlands. Prepare for malaria and other tropical diseases using repellents and sleeping under mosquito nets.

Water Safety: Drink only bottled or treated water to avoid waterborne diseases.

Medication for personal use

To bring personal medications into Angola:

Declare all medications to customs.

Keep in original packaging and carry them in your hand luggage.

Carry a prescription or doctor's letter in English detailing the necessity of the medication.

Verify legality by contacting the Angolan embassy to ensure your medications are permitted in Angola.

Quantity should match the duration of your stay to avoid issues at customs.

While exploring Angola, staying informed and prepared can significantly enhance your health and safety.

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Need a visa extension or consular help? Your home country's embassy in Angola is your go-to place for support.

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Angola Entry and Exit restrictionl

Angola travel restriction.

Passport validity Your passport should be valid for a minimum period of 6 months from the date of entry into Angola.

Angola Visa On Arrival You must apply for a valid visa and/or work permit before travelling to Angola, otherwise you may be detained at the airport and then deported. The deportation process can take a long time. You should check all entry requirements,

Angola Tourist Visa If you’re applying for a tourist visa, you can submit documentation online in advance of travel and be granted a pre-approval.

Angola Visa Entry Update: the general travel conditions for this moment is all passengers MUST have a printed negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test taken at most 48 hours before departure from the first embarkation point. Some airlines accept an antigen test completed 24 hours before departure. Please check with your airline or travel agent before you travel. The test result must be in English or Portuguese.

Angola Negative PCR Test to Exit

The Angolan government no longer require a negative PCR test to exit/ enter Angola if you can provide evidence, such as a vaccine certificate, to show that you are fully vaccinated. However, you are strongly advised to check with your airline in advance of your travel as the rules may differ depending on your airline or destination.

Angola Visa COVID-19 Test

All passengers 12 years and above entering or travelling through Angola, are required to show evidence of a COVID-19 vaccination certificate. All unvaccinated passengers are required to show a negative COVID-19 PCR test completed 48 hours before departure. Some airlines accept an antigen test completed 24 hours before departure. Please check with your airline or travel agent before you travel.

Angola COVID-19 Fully Vaccinated

If you’re fully vaccinated, you can enter Angola without needing to quarantine regardless of your reason for travel. Only vaccines authorised by the European Medicines Agency or by the World Health Organisation are accepted. All passengers who are fully vaccinated and test negative on disembarkation are exempt from any quarantine requirements. Any passenger (vaccinated or not) receiving a positive COVID-19 result may be required to go into mandatory quarantine at a government facility for observation and further testing.

Proof of Vaccination Status

Angola will accept the UK’s proof of COVID-19 recovery and vaccination record and proof of COVID-19 vaccination issued in the Crown Dependencies. Your NHS appointment card from vaccination centres is not designed to be used as proof of vaccination and should not be used to demonstrate your vaccine status.

Not Fully Vaccinated

If you’re not fully vaccinated, you may be advised to undertake self-quarantine for 7 days.

Children and young people

Children under the age of 12 years old do not need to show proof of vaccination on entry to Angola.

There are additional requirements for passengers under 18 entering or transiting through Angola without their parents or legal guardian, or travelling with one parent only. These requirements don’t usually apply to foreign nationals, but as a precaution and to avoid any possible delays, foreign nationals under 18 entering or transiting through Angola without their parents or legal guardian, or travelling with one parent only, are advised to bring a letter of authorisation to travel from any parent(s) not travelling.

Transiting through Angola

Transit without a visa is allowed for passengers continuing their trip to a third country by the same or first departing plane if they do not leave the airport. Please note if you leave the airport then you need to apply for a tourist, or business visa.

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Angola Travel Visa

Angola Travel Visa: the tourist and business visa must be used within 60 days from the issue date, and the tourist / business visa is valid for 120 days, for multiple entries, and allows a stay of up to 30 days, and can be extended twice for the same period. Your passports must have a validity of 6 months and at least 2 blank pages.

Angola visa on arrival is possible by applying for a pre-approval letter online and collecting the physical visa on arrival for 120 USD. The visa is valid for 30 days from date of arrival at the border, and it's multiple entry.

Angola Point of Entry

After the pre-visa is granted, travellers can then obtain a visa on arrival at the following designated ports of entry.

• Quatro de Fevereiro Airport Luanda
• Lubango Airport
• Massabi Republic of the Congo (land border)
• Luau Democratic Republic of the Congo (land border)
• Curoca Namibia (land border)

Upon arrival in Angola, you will have to present your passport along with your printed e-Visa and all the other documents that were part of the application.

Visas Angola

You must apply for a valid visa and/or work permit before travelling to Angola, otherwise you may be detained at the airport and then deported. The deportation process can take a long time. You should check all entry requirements with the Angolan Consulate in London well in advance of travel.

If you’re applying for a tourist visa, you can submit documentation online in advance of travel and be granted a pre-approval, normally within 72 hours. This allows you to receive your physical visa on entry into Angola, subject to a fee equivalent to USD $120, paid in cash (preferable) or by Visa or MasterCard to the immigration officer on arrival. Further information can be found on the online application .

You may be fined 15,000 Kwanzas (Angolan currency) per day if you overstay your visa. You may not be allowed to leave the country until your fine has been paid. Legal action may be taken against you if you don’t pay your fine. This may include being detained, deported or not being allowed to re-enter Angola.

Fines are in place for a wide range of visa offences including (but not limited to) working, studying or residing without the correct visa, changing employment without notifying the authorities, employing staff with incorrect visas, failing to renew residence cards, or changing address without notifying the authorities.

Yellow fever certificate requirements

Check whether you need a yellow fever certificate by visiting the UK TravelHealthPro USA CDC travel guidelines angola and WHO travel guidelines angola website.