Angola Visa Information

Please Verify with the Angolan embassy in your country. This information is only meant to be a guide.

I  General visa information

The general information provided below is intended to minimize the inconvenience to those who may be planning to travel to Angola and requires an entry visa in the near term. The local consular office has been authorized to process both ordinary and work visas under current regulations.

II Ordinary Visas

The processes of concession of the ordinary visa depend on the approval of the Migration and Foreigners Services in Luanda from the day which the application is submitted. The time of stay in the country with this type of visa may not exceed 90 days.

III  Work Visas

The work visa must be initiated in the country of origin. The Consular office must send the work visa request to the Angolan Migration Services and Aliens (SME) in Angola for approval. The processing time for a Work Visa takes at least 45 days including the day of the submission of the complete paper work required.

The work visa is valid for two years and multiple entries are permitted and the validity of the visa may not exceed the period of the contract.

The applicants for the first time to work in Angola are encouraged to apply for ordinary Visa which enables them to enter into the Angolan territory for working purposes.

IV Applications by mail

Applications received by mail will take an extra day if all documentation is in order. Mail applicants should send a stamped envelope or pre-paid Federal Express, UPS and D.H.L. envelope, to facilitate return of the documentation. This office does not take any responsibility for any other form of return process. When sending your documentation, do not include the return payment in the visa fee.

Applicants using the “above-mentioned” mailing companies to submit their applications must also be responsible for payment of the relevant collection fees.

V  Requirements for An Ordinary Visa

1.   Two completely filled out application forms and they have to be typed.
2.   Two recent passport size pictures with a white background and with the name of the applicant’s written on the back of each and glued. (No snapshots allowed)
3.   A passport valid for at least 6 months
4.   Documentation or correspondence related to the purpose of travel or, an invitation letter particularly addressed to this consular section
5.   Foreign permanent residents in the U. S. must produce copy of Green Card.
6.  An Invitation Letter sent by the individual or institution to be contacted in Angola
7.  Copy of a travel itinerary
8.  Certified check or money order in the amount of $ 141.00. Personal checks are not accepted.
9.  Proof of means of subsistence while in Angola ($ 100.00 per day)

Note: A Bank statement or letter from an employer sponsoring the travel normally suffices as proof.

VI Requirements for a Transit Visa

1. All requirements listed under Paragraph V. However, copy of a ticket is required.
2. Two completely filled out application forms.
3. Two recent passport size pictures with the name written on the back. White background (No snapshots allowed).
4. A passport valid for at least 6 months.
5. Certified check or money order in the amount of $ 141.00. Personal checks are not accepted.
6. Proof of means of subsistence while in Angola ($ 100.00 per day).

VIII Additional Requirements for a Work Visa

1. Copy of a contract signed by the representative of the firm or institution employing, hiring or sponsoring the trip, stating specifically the job to be performed by applicant, the duration of the contract, and the fact that employer takes full financial responsibility for the applicant. Contract must be authenticated by a Public Notary and it must be addressed to the Consular services of the Embassy of Angola.
2. Two additional application forms
3. Two additional passport size pictures
4. Statement authenticated by a Public Notary indicating that applicant agrees to abide by the Angolan laws
5. Police Clearance authenticated by the Department of State stating that applicant has no pending criminal proceedings
6. Medical Certificate of health, including HIV test results authenticated by a Public Notary
7. Certified check or Money Order in the amount of $ 300.00.
8. Letter of presentation
9. Authenticated copy of the passport
10. Diploma or Certificate of Achievement
11. Work Contract
12. Curriculum Vitae
13. The complete process must in original and duplicate.
14. Authorization of the Ministry of Guard ship  and  Mapess- Ministry of Public Administration, Work and Social Security

The requirements listed above should not, in any form or shape, be considered all inclusive. The Consular office of the Embassy of Angola reserves the right to request additional information, if necessary.

For additional information in the United States, please call the Consular Section at (202) 452-1042 or 202 785 1156, or Fax: (202) 452 1043 or 202 822-9049.