Angola's Covid-19 Testing Requirements: What You Need To Know

Angola has implemented several COVID-19 restrictions for travellers, including mandatory negative PCR test results no older than 48-72 hours before departure. All arrivals are tested again upon entry and may be required to quarantine for at least seven days. Masks are compulsory in all medical or health units and large gatherings. While some sources suggest that Angola still requires a negative COVID-19 test for entry, a public health expert has argued that this requirement should be scrapped as it does not guarantee effectiveness and may dissuade people from getting vaccinated.

Angola requires a negative PCR test result for entry

Upon arrival, all travellers will be tested again and may be required to quarantine for 7 days. If you are fully vaccinated, you will not need to quarantine. Angola accepts the UK's proof of COVID-19 vaccination record. It is recommended that you carry a printed copy of your vaccination status while in Angola.

Travellers must be fully vaccinated

As of October 2022, Angola requires all travellers to present a negative Covid-19 test, taken no more than 48 hours before departure. Travellers must also re-test within seven days of arrival. However, fully vaccinated travellers are exempt from this requirement.

If you are fully vaccinated, you do not need to present a negative Covid-19 test or undergo quarantine upon arrival in Angola. However, it is important to note that the definition of "fully vaccinated" may vary depending on the country and the specific requirements for travel to Angola. Therefore, it is essential to check the latest information and requirements from official sources before your trip.

In addition to the Covid-19 vaccination, it is highly recommended that travellers to Angola also receive the yellow fever vaccination, especially if coming from a country where the disease has not been eradicated. Other recommended vaccinations include Tetanus-diphtheria-pertussis, MMR (measles, rubella, and mumps), Hepatitis A, and polio.

It is also important to be aware that Angola may have other travel restrictions and public health measures in place to limit the spread of Covid-19. These measures can include the use of face masks in specific settings, reduced operating hours for businesses, and capacity limits for public transport. As the situation can change rapidly, it is advisable to stay updated with the latest information before your trip.

Masks are mandatory in indoor public spaces

Angola has implemented a series of measures to limit the spread of COVID-19 within its borders. The country requires all travellers to present a negative PCR test, no older than 48 hours before their arrival. All arrivals will be tested again upon entry and must undergo a 7-day quarantine.

In Angola, anyone over the age of two must wear a well-fitting mask in indoor public spaces. This includes indoor areas of public transportation, such as airplanes, and transportation hubs, like airports. The use of face masks is also compulsory in all medical or health units, such as hospitals, and large gatherings. Immediate on-the-spot fines may be issued for non-compliance.

It is important to note that requirements and recommendations may change, and travellers should ensure they are aware of the most up-to-date information before their trip.

A quarantine period is required for all arrivals

Quarantine Requirements for Angola

As of October 2022, all arrivals in Angola are required to quarantine. The length of the quarantine period depends on vaccination status.

Quarantine Requirements for Unvaccinated Travellers

Unvaccinated travellers must quarantine for 7 days upon arrival in Angola. They will be released from quarantine once they have tested negative after the 7-day period.

Quarantine Requirements for Vaccinated Travellers

Fully vaccinated travellers are no longer required to quarantine on arrival.

Other Requirements for Entry

All arrivals must present a negative PCR test, no older than 48 hours. They will be tested again upon entry.

A negative COVID-19 test is needed to exit quarantine

Angola has implemented several COVID-19 restrictions for travellers entering the country. All arrivals must present a negative PCR test, taken no more than 72 hours before departure from the first embarkation point. The test result must be in English or Portuguese. Additionally, passengers are subject to a COVID-19 rapid test upon arrival and are required to quarantine for 7 days. This does not apply to passengers with a COVID-19 vaccination certificate.

For those without a vaccination certificate, a negative COVID-19 test is needed to exit quarantine. Travellers must quarantine for at least 7 days and will be released once they have tested negative after this period. Travellers can choose to quarantine in a hotel or a government-run centre, both at their own expense, or at home if they are Angolan residents or tested negative before boarding their flight.

The quarantine requirements and the need for a negative COVID-19 test to exit quarantine are part of Angola's efforts to control the spread of the virus. These measures are in place alongside other restrictions, such as reduced opening hours for shops, banks, restaurants, and markets, and capacity limits for public transport and funerals. Public beaches have also been closed to help curb the transmission of COVID-19.

It is important to note that the information provided here was last updated in December 2021. While it gives a sense of the COVID-19 protocols in place in Angola, travellers should refer to more recent official sources for the most up-to-date information before planning their trip.

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