Angola Visa: Requirements, Types, Fees & How to Apply
Start your applicationBusiness visitors must obtain a visa for Angola. For tourism, a tourist e-visa is available — it allows up to 30 days in Angola with a possible 30-day extension. The e-visa is valid for two months from issue and is a single-entry document. A visa does not guarantee entry — border officials make the final determination at the port of entry.
Angola visa at a glance
- Government fee
- Confirm the current requirement with the Embassy of Angola before booking
- Official processing
- Varies — confirm with the embassy/consulate
- Validity / stay
- Single entry · 2 months validity · up to 30 days + 30-day extension
- Visa types
- 3
Do you need a visa for Angola?
Transit visitors may have different requirements. Confirm with the Embassy of Angola for your country before applying.
Angola visa types
- Tourist e-visa
- Tourism, holidays, family and friends visits, social/cultural/religious/sporting events — Up to 30 days + 30-day extension
- Business visa
- Business interests or activities in Angola — Short term; extension unclear
- Transit visa
- Passing through Angola to a third country — Per transit rules
Who is eligible
Whether you need a visa for Angola depends on your nationality and visit purpose:
Your legal residence also matters. Apply through the embassy or visa authority responsible for your country of residence.
Business visitors must obtain a visa in advance through an embassy or consulate.
Tourist visitors from eligible countries can apply for a tourist e-visa online.
Transit visitors should confirm whether a transit visa is required based on their nationality and route.
Documents required for a Angola visa
What the consulate expects in your file. The controlling checklist is always the one published for your country of residence.
- Valid passportTourist e-visa · minimum 9 months validity.
- Proof of funds for the stayTourist e-visa · Proof of funds for the stay.
- Proof of accommodation in AngolaTourist e-visa · Proof of accommodation in Angola.
- Completed electronic visa application formTourist e-visa · Completed electronic visa application form.
- Completed and signed visa application formBusiness visa · Completed and signed visa application form.
- Original passportBusiness visa · valid for at least 6 months after intended departure, 2 blank pages.
- Passport-style photographBusiness visa · white background, taken within the last 6 months.
- Business support letterBusiness visa · from employer detailing the nature of the trip.
- Business invitation letterBusiness visa · from the sponsoring company in Angola, on official letterhead.
- Previous Angola visas, if applicableBusiness visa · Previous Angola visas, if applicable.
- Valid passportTransit visa · minimum 6 months validity.
- Confirmed onward ticket to a third countryTransit visa · Confirmed onward ticket to a third country.
- Proof of sufficient funds for the transit periodTransit visa · Proof of sufficient funds for the transit period.
Angola visa fees and processing time
- Government fee
- Confirm the current requirement with the Embassy of Angola before booking
- Expedify processing fee
- Shown before you start
- Validity / stay
- Single entry · 2 months validity · up to 30 days + 30-day extension
- Official processing
- Varies — confirm with the embassy/consulate
Government fees are passed through at cost. Processing times are the authority's official estimate, stated as a fact — not a delivery promise.
How to apply for a Angola visa
The official route, step by step.
Confirm you need a visa
Check whether you need a tourist e-visa, business visa, or transit visa for your purpose.
Get the current form and checklist from the Embassy of Angola for your country. Requirements differ by mission
use their list, not a generic one.
Gather your documents
see the checklist in Required documents for an Angola visa above.
Submit your application
online for the e-visa where available, or in person at the embassy or authorized visa center. Pay the government visa fee.
Wait for processing
official processing times vary. Apply well before travel.
Collect your passport when a decision is made and a visa is issued
Collect your passport when a decision is made and a visa is issued.
Applying yourself vs. with Expedify
The authority decides your visa either way. The difference is how much of the process you carry.
Research
- Apply yourself
- Check Angola's requirements yourself
- With Expedify
- We confirm what you need for your route
Document check
- Apply yourself
- Common errors cause refusals
- With Expedify
- Pre-reviewed before submission
Appointments
- Apply yourself
- You book and attend yourself
- With Expedify
- We prepare your application and guide you
Status tracking
- Apply yourself
- You check the embassy portal
- With Expedify
- We track and notify you at every step
Government fee
- Apply yourself
- Same
- With Expedify
- Same — passed through at cost, no markup
At the border: what to expect
A visa lets you present yourself for entry — it does not guarantee admission. Entry into Angola is decided by immigration officials at the port of entry.
Entry requirements
- Valid passport with your visa or travel authorization.
- Return or onward travel ticket.
- Proof of accommodation and itinerary.
- Evidence of sufficient funds for your stay.
Conditions of stay
- Stay length is set by the officer at entry — it can be less than your visa's maximum.
- A tourist visa is not a work permit — no employment.
- No full-time study on a tourist visa.
- Depart before your permitted stay ends; overstaying is an immigration violation.
Common reasons a Angola visa is refused
Knowing these before you apply reduces your risk.
Incomplete or inconsistent documentation
documents that don't match your application form.
Insufficient financial means
evidence that doesn't clearly cover your trip.
Unclear travel purpose
an itinerary that doesn't explain where you're going and why.
Weak ties to your home country
limited evidence you'll return after your stay.
Frequently asked questions
Angola visa questions, answered.
More for your Angola trip
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About this service
Expedify is a private application-assistance service, not a government agency, embassy, or consulate. Visas are granted solely by the destination country's authorities, and no third party can influence or guarantee a decision. Our agency fee covers preparation, review, and tracking of your application, and is separate from any consular fee. The information on this page is general guidance, not legal or immigration advice — requirements change and vary by nationality. Always confirm with the official embassy or consulate of the country you're visiting.