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Visa policy of Angola

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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.

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 6 months and at least 2 blank pages. 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.{{cite web | url=http://www.angola.org.uk/visas|title=Visas – Angola Embassy | access-date=2013-09-30|archive-date=2021-02-15 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210215182631/http://www.angola.org.uk/visas | url-status=live}}

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.{{cite web | url=http://www.tourismupdate.co.za/Home/Detail?articleId=105396 | title=Kaza UniVisa to include Angola, Botswana and Namibia | access-date=2016-01-15|archive-date=2016-06-30 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160630080559/http://www.tourismupdate.co.za/Home/Detail?articleId=105396 | url-status=live}}{{cite web | url=http://www.znbc.co.zm/?p=54989 | title=Angola seeks Univisa | access-date=2017-06-03 | archive-date=2017-06-04 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170604091142/http://www.znbc.co.zm/?p=54989 | url-status=live}}

Visa policy map

[[File:Angola visa policy map.svg|thumb|800px|none|Visa policy of Angola

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{{legend|#22B14C|Visa not required for short stays by bilateral agreement}}

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Visa exemption

The following countries are exempt from visas under bilateral agreements.{{cite web | url=https://www.smevisa.gov.ao/ | title=SME PORTAL}}

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  • {{flag|Namibia}}
  • {{flag|Mozambique}}
  • {{flag|São Tomé and Príncipe}}{{cite web | url=https://www.macaubusiness.com/angola-visas-abolished-for-angolans-sao-tome-nationals-for-travel-between-the-two-countries/ | title=Angola: Visas abolished for Angolans, Sao Tome nationals for travel between the 2 countries | Macau Business | date=22 December 2020 | access-date=2021-09-16 | archive-date=2021-04-11 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210411133751/https://www.macaubusiness.com/angola-visas-abolished-for-angolans-sao-tome-nationals-for-travel-between-the-two-countries/ | url-status=live}}{{cite web | url=https://allafrica.com/stories/202012220718.html | title=Angola: São Tome and Principe/Angola - Visa Waiver Fosters Cooperation|date=Dec 22, 2020 | website=allAfrica.com | access-date=September 16, 2021 | archive-date=September 16, 2021 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210916042733/https://allafrica.com/stories/202012220718.html | url-status=live}}
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Citizens of the following countries can visit Angola without a visa, for up to 30 days per visit.{{cite web | url=https://plataformacipra.gov.ao/public/ficheiros/arquivos/Gov_AngolaDecreto%20Presidencial880210230334451696257285.pdf | title=Decreto Presidencial n.º 189/23 | publisher=Diário da República | language=pt | date=29 September 2023 | access-date=4 October 2023}}{{cite web | title=DECRETO PRESIDENCIAL Angola isenta cidadãos de 98 países de vistos de turismo | url=https://governo.gov.ao/noticias/1046/governo/decreto-presidencial/angola-isenta-cidadaos-de-98-paises-de-vistos-de-turismo | website=Governo de Angola | language=pt | date=2 October 2023 | access-date=4 October 2023}} According to the Government of Angola, citizens of these countries are limited to three visa-free entries per calendar year.

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A mutual visa free agreement was signed with Turkey, but it has yet to be ratified.{{cite web | title=🌍 Visa abolished between Angola and Turkey With the agreement signed between Turkey and the Republic of Angola, visa exemption was started for travel between the two countries. | url=https://twitter.com/dokuz8news/status/1450008755857465345|url-status=live | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211208214051/https://twitter.com/dokuz8news/status/1450008755857465345 | archive-date=December 8, 2021 | access-date=2021-12-18 | website=Twitter | language=en}}

On October 21, 2023, Angola and Kenya agreed that each other would not require visas and would take steps to implement this as soon as possible.{{cite web | url=https://www.k24tv.co.ke/news/ruto-scraps-visa-requirements-for-angolan-citizens-119040/ | title=Ruto scraps visa requirements for Angolan citizens}}

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*2009: Namibia{{cite web |author1=Hidipo Hamutenya |author1-link=Hidipo Hamutenya |title=Namibia and Angola: Analysis of a symbiotic relationship |url=https://www.kas.de/c/document_library/get_file?uuid=8ad998dc-963b-eaef-b9fa-f169c37e9097&groupId=252038 |access-date=15 June 2021 |page=94 |language=en |archive-date=16 June 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210616043134/https://www.kas.de/c/document_library/get_file?uuid=8ad998dc-963b-eaef-b9fa-f169c37e9097&groupId=252038 |url-status=live }}

  • 1 December 2017: Mozambique and South Africa{{Cite web|title=VISA EXEMPTION AGREEMENT BETWEEN ANGOLA AND MOZAMBIQUE COMES INTO FORCE|url=http://mozambiquetribune.com/visa-exemption-agreement-between-angola-and-mozambique-comes-into-force-2/|date=2 December 2017|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201023030149/https://mozambiquetribune.com/visa-exemption-agreement-between-angola-and-mozambique-comes-into-force-2/|archive-date=23 October 2020|access-date=18 August 2023}}
  • 30 March 2018: Botswana, Mauritius, Seychelles, Singapore and Zimbabwe{{cite web |title=Angola exempts tourism visas to one Asian and four African countries |url=http://www.angop.ao:80/angola/en_us/noticias/politica/2018/1/7/Angola-exempts-tourism-visas-one-Asian-and-four-African-countries,b612cf56-b3cd-43d9-88a6-042d7dd8f366.html |website=Angop |access-date=18 June 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200111050609/http://www.angop.ao:80/angola/en_us/noticias/politica/2018/1/7/Angola-exempts-tourism-visas-one-Asian-and-four-African-countries,b612cf56-b3cd-43d9-88a6-042d7dd8f366.html |archive-date=11 January 2020 |language=en |date=17 February 2018 |url-status=dead}}
  • 1 July 2018: Cabo Verde and Rwanda{{cite news |last1=Kimenyi |first1=Bryan |title=Angola waives visa requirements for Rwandans |url=https://www.newtimes.co.rw/article/154870/News/angola-waives-visa-requirements-for-rwandans |access-date=18 August 2023 |work=The New Times |publisher=The New Times |date=28 June 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230818132134/https://www.newtimes.co.rw/article/154870/News/angola-waives-visa-requirements-for-rwandans |archive-date=18 August 2023 |language=en |url-status=live}}
  • 15 August 2018: Zambia{{cite news |last1=Chawe |first1=Michael |title=Visa-free travel for Angola, Zambia citizens begins |url=https://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/tea/news/rest-of-africa/visa-free-travel-for-angola-zambia-citizens-begins-1400406 |access-date=18 August 2023 |work=The East African |publisher=Nation Media Group |date=15 August 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230818131643/https://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/tea/news/rest-of-africa/visa-free-travel-for-angola-zambia-citizens-begins-1400406 |archive-date=18 August 2023 |language=en |url-status=live}}
  • 28 September 2023: 98 countries

=Diplomatic and official passports=

In addition, holders of diplomatic or official/service passports of the following countries can also visit Angola without a visa for a maximum period of 30 days:

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  • {{flag|Algeria}}
  • {{flag|Argentina}}
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  • {{flag|DR Congo}}
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  • {{flag|Egypt}}
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  • {{flag|Hungary}}
  • {{flag|Indonesia}}
  • {{flag|Italy}}
  • {{flag|Mauritius}}
  • {{flag|Mozambique}}
  • {{flag|Portugal}}
  • {{flag|Qatar}}
  • {{flag|Russia}}
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  • {{flag|Serbia}}{{cite web | url=https://mfa.gov.rs/mediji/saopstenja/selakovic-istorijsko-prijateljstvo-i-razumevanje-srbije-i-angole | title=Селаковић: Историјско пријатељство и разумевање Србије и Анголе }}
  • {{flag|Singapore}}
  • {{flag|South Africa}}
  • {{flag|South Korea}}
  • {{flag|Spain}}Under visa exemption agreement on 3 February 2014; from 10 October 2015 [https://treaties.un.org/doc/Publication/Monthly%20Statement/2015/10/monstate.pdf] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190704044010/https://treaties.un.org/doc/Publication/Monthly%20Statement/2015/10/monstate.pdf|date=2019-07-04}} (diplomatic passports only)
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  • {{flag|Venezuela}}
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Visa waiver agreement for diplomatic passport were signed with Benin,{{Cite web | title=Archived copy | url=https://mobile.x.com/angola_Mirex/status/1811071282567434611 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240727003904/https://mobile.x.com/angola_Mirex/status/1811071282567434611 | archive-date=2024-07-27}} Republic of the Congo,{{cite news | url=http://allafrica.com/stories/201706160533.html | title=Angola: Defense Minister Back Home From Congo Brazzaville | date=2017-06-16 | work=Angola Press Agency (Luanda) | access-date=2017-07-21 | archive-date=2019-01-02 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190102172736/https://allafrica.com/stories/201706160533.html | url-status=live}} Djibouti,{{Cite web | title=Djibouti Press - Djibouti signs agreements with the Republics of Angola and Benin | url=https://djiboutipress.com/en/news/1909 | access-date=2025-06-15 | website=djiboutipress.com}} Ghana,{{cite web | url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Ghana-Angola-waive-Entry-Visa-Requirements-770783# | title=Ghana, Angola waive Entry Visa Requirements|date=9 August 2019|access-date=10 August 2019 | archive-date=9 August 2019 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190809190440/https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Ghana-Angola-waive-Entry-Visa-Requirements-770783 | url-status=live}} Morocco{{cite news | url=https://www.moroccoworldnews.com/2017/06/220536/morocco-and-angola-abolish-diplomatic-visa-requirements/ | title=Morocco and Angola Abolish Diplomatic Visa Requirements | last=Igrouane | first=Youssef | date=2017-06-20 | work=Morocco World News|access-date=2017-07-21 | language=en-US | archive-date=2020-10-25 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201025230514/https://www.moroccoworldnews.com/2017/06/220536/morocco-and-angola-abolish-diplomatic-visa-requirements/ | url-status=live}} and Timor-Leste{{Cite web | title=Timor-Leste and Angola sign Visa Free Agreement for Diplomatic Service Passport - TATOLI Agência Noticiosa de Timor-Leste | url=https://en.tatoli.tl/2024/07/10/timor-leste-and-angola-sign-visa-free-agreement-for-diplomatic-service-passport/14/ | access-date=2025-06-15 | website=en.tatoli.tl}} but have not yet come into force.

E-Visa

Passengers from any other country that requires a visa can apply for an e-Visa {{Cite web |title=SME e-Visa |url=https://www.smevisa.gov.ao/ |access-date=2025-04-13 |website=www.smevisa.gov.ao}}

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.

Visitor statistics

Most visitors arriving to Angola for tourism purpose were nationals from the following countries:{{cite web | url=http://www.minhotur.gov.ao/download.aspx?id=1448&tipo=publicacao | title=Anuário de Estatística do Turismo 2014 | access-date=2016-12-10 | archive-date=2016-11-26 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161126090355/http://www.minhotur.gov.ao/download.aspx?id=1448&tipo=publicacao | url-status=live}}{{cite web | url=http://www.minhotur.gov.ao/download.aspx?id=1576&tipo=publicacao | title=Anuário de Estatística do Turismo 2015 | access-date=2017-10-15 | archive-date=2017-06-13 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170613205143/http://www.minhotur.gov.ao/download.aspx?id=1576&tipo=publicacao | url-status=live }}

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! style="width:50px; background:#ce1126;"| 2015

! style="width:50px; background:#ce1126;"| 2014

{{flag|Portugal}}82,629219,258
{{flag|South Africa}}49,42456,852
{{flag|China}}76,01649,965
{{flag|Brazil}}70,18444,001
{{flag|Namibia}}61,50525,079
{{flag|France}}20,09718,806
{{flag|United Kingdom}}14,26718,363
{{flag|DR Congo}}13,824692
{{flag|Congo}}11,432613
{{flag|India}}9,1706,464
{{flag|Italy}}9,15017,274
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592,495594,998

See also

{{Wikivoyage|Angola}}

References

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