Passport/Visa | Passport Required? | Visa Required? | Return Ticket Required? |
| British | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Australian | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Canadian | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| USA | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Other EU | Yes | Yes | Yes |
PassportsPassport with two
blank pages valid for at least six months after intended period of stay required by all nationals of countries referred to in chart above.
VisasRequired by all nationals referred to in the chart above except:
(a) transit passengers continuing their journey to a third country by the same or first connecting aircraft without leaving the airport.
Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see
General Info).
Types of Visa and CostOrdinary,
Business and
Transit: £40 (single-entry); £80 (double-entry).
Express visa: £110 (to process visas within two to three days).
ValidityValid usually for 60 days from date of issue. Permitted length of stay is usually for a maximum of 30 days, but depends on application.
Applications to:Consulate (or consular section at embassy); see
General Info.
Working Days RequiredUp to 15 for all visa applications, although some visas may take more than one month. There is an express visa service (see above).
WarningTravelers are advised against all but essential travel to Uige Province where an outbreak of highly contagious Marburg virus has been confirmed, to North and South Lunda Provinces, where there has been police activity to expel illegal diamond miners, and the interior of Cabinda Province, where there is an active separatist movement.
All visitors to Angola, and particularly those going beyond Luanda, are advised to travel under the auspices of a sponsoring organization.
Leisure travel in Angola is not recommended.
The main risk to visitors to Luanda is from the high level of crime.
Travelers should register with their Embassy on arrival, and de-register on departure.
Travelers should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate international terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.
This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organizations for the latest travel advice:
British Foreign and Commonwealth Office Tel: (0845) 850 2829.
Website:
www.fco.gov.uk US Department of State Website: http://travel.state.gov/travel
Health | Special Precautions | Certificate Required? |
| Diphtheria | Yes | |
| Hepatitis A | Yes | |
| Malaria | Yes | |
| Rabies | Sometimes | |
| Tetanus | Yes | |
| Typhoid | Yes | |
| Yellow Fever | No* | |
Health CareFull health insurance is essential and should include medical evacuation insurance. There are some hospital facilities in the main towns but, at the moment, adequate medical facilities are virtually non-existent. However, there are some good private clinics in Luanda. Medical treatment is free although often inadequate, and visitors should travel with their own supply of remedies for simple ailments such as stomach upsets, as pharmaceutical supplies are usually extremely difficult to obtain.
Note* A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from travelers over one year of age coming from infected areas.
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