Angola travel advisory today

This information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK. It is based on the UK government’s understanding of Angola’s current rules for the most common types of travel.

The authorities in Angola set and enforce entry rules. If you’re not sure how these requirements apply to you, check with the Angolan immigration department or contact the Consulate General of Angola in the UK.

Passport validity requirements

Your passport must have an ‘expiry date’ at least 6 months after the date you arrive in Angola and have at least 2 blank pages.

Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.

You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen.

Dual nationals

When returning to the UK, British citizens must carry a valid British passport or certificate of entitlement. See Dual Citizenship.

Visa requirements

You do not need a visa to visit Angola for up to 30 days, if visiting for tourism.

If travelling for work, study or business, you must get a visa in advance. If you do not have a visa, or if you have the wrong visa, you may be stopped from boarding or detained at the airport on arrival. Angola’s deportation process can take a long time.

You can be fined 15,000 Angolan kwanzas a day if you overstay your visa. You may not be allowed to leave the country until your fine has been paid. You may also not be allowed to re-enter Angola.

The Angolan authorities can fine you for visa offences, including:

• working, studying or living in Angola without the correct visa
• changing employment without notifying the authorities
• employing staff with incorrect visas
• failing to renew residence cards
• changing address without notifying the authorities

Vaccine requirements

There is a risk of yellow fever transmission in Angola. This means you will need a certificate of yellow fever vaccination for some onward travel, including to South Africa.

For full details about health entry requirements and recommended vaccinations, see TravelHealthPro’s Angola guide.

Customs rules

There are strict rules about goods you can take into or out of Angola. You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty.

Taking money into and out of Angola

Declare cash or travellers cheques if the value is 5,000 US dollars or more (10,000 if you’re a resident). You’ll get a certified declaration to show you brought it in with you.

You cannot take out more than 5,000 US dollars (10,000 if you’re a resident) or its equivalent in any foreign currency.

You can take out up to 50,000 kwanzas in cash in addition to the foreign currency.

Officials at the airport may search you to make sure you’re not leaving the country with more than the allowed amount.

Some countries have imposed measures in response to the Ebola disease outbreak. These can include restrictions on entry and health screening measures for travellers having recently visited an affected country. If you are suspected of having symptoms, you may be subject to isolation, quarantine and/or travel restrictions. Contact the authorities of the country you are travelling to for more details.

The authorities of a country or territory decide who can enter or exit through its borders. The Government of Canada cannot intervene on your behalf if you do not meet your destination’s entry or exit requirements.

We have obtained the information on this page from local authorities. It can, however, change at any time.

Verify this information with the Foreign Representatives in Canada.

Passport

Entry requirements vary depending on the type of passport you're travelling with.

Before you travel, check with your transportation company about passport requirements. Its rules on passport validity may be more stringent than the country's entry rules.

Regular Canadian passport

Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date you expect to leave Angola.

Passport for official travel

Different entry rules may apply.

Official travel

Passport with “X” gender identifier

While the Government of Canada issues passports with an “X” gender identifier, it cannot guarantee your entry or transit through other countries. You might face entry restrictions in countries that do not recognize the “X” gender identifier. Before you leave, verify this information with the closest foreign representative for your destination.

You should also be aware that current systems used by some countries and travel companies may not recognize the “X” gender identifier. You may still be asked to provide your sex/gender information as either male or female when travelling.

Other travel documents

Different entry rules may apply when travelling with a temporary passport or an emergency travel document. Before you leave, verify this information with the closest foreign representative for your destination.

Useful links

• Travel and your sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and sex characteristics
• Foreign Representatives in Canada
• Canadian passports and other travel documents

Visas

Tourist visa: not required for stays up to 30 days at a time, with a maximum of 90 days during one calendar year
Business visa: required
Student visa: required
Employment visa: required
Transit visa: required

To obtain a visa, you may be required to get a Canadian criminal clearance certificate, which can only be obtained while in Canada from your local police or the RCMP. You must submit the police clearance along with your visa application in both English and a certified Portuguese translation.

If you arrive in Angola without the required visa or pre-approval, you could face arrest and/or deportation. Travellers who overstay their visa are subject to heavy fines and possible arrest.

Angola's visa and pre-approved tourist visa on arrival portal

Other entry requirements

Customs officials may ask you to show them a return or onward ticket.

Any issue relating to documentation or identification can lead to delays or denial of entry.

Dual citizens

Dual citizens must use their Angolan passport to enter and exit Angola.

If your Angolan passport expires during your stay in Angola, you must obtain a new one before you depart. Renewing an Angolan passport may take several months.

Yellow fever

Learn about potential entry requirements related to yellow fever (vaccines section).

Children and travel

Learn about travelling with children.