Visa Processing Time: Angola's Visa Requirements

The time it takes to get an Angolan visa depends on the type of visa and the traveller's nationality. For example, US citizens travelling to Angola for tourism do not need a visa for stays of up to 30 days. However, those travelling for work, study or business reasons must obtain a visa in advance, which can take up to 8 business days to process.

The Angolan government has also launched an electronic visa program for short visits of up to 30 days, which can be extended by another 30 days. The processing time for this visa is 1-3 days.

Tourist visa requirements

To obtain a tourist visa for Angola, you must submit the following documents:

• A valid passport for the entire duration of your stay in the country. Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your intended period of stay.
• A completed and signed Angola visa application form.
• One recent passport-sized photo.
• Proof of accommodation in Angola, such as a hotel reservation.
• Health insurance that covers your entire stay in Angola.
• A bank statement document showing that you have sufficient funds to cover your stay.
• A copy of your plane ticket along with proof of entry and exit dates for Angola.
• A letter of invitation from a host in Angola.
• Civil status documents, such as a birth certificate.
• A criminal record document.
• A medical certificate.
• A copy of your yellow fever vaccination card.

The processing time for a tourist visa is typically 5-8 business days, and the visa fee is $70 per applicant. It is important to note that any missing documents can lead to the denial of your visa application.

Additionally, U.S. passport holders travelling to Angola for tourism are eligible for visa-free entry for stays of up to 30 days at a time (90 days total per calendar year). However, all other travellers must obtain a visa or visa pre-approval before entering the country.

Business visa requirements

All foreign nationals entering Angola for business purposes must apply for a visa in advance. The visa is valid for 120 days, with multiple entries allowed, and permits a stay of up to 30 days, extendable twice for the same period. The visa costs $120.00, or 36,600.00 KZ, payable at the point of entry.

Application Process

The Angola e-Visa application takes less than 2 minutes to fill out. The requirements for obtaining an entry visa to Angola are:

• Visa Application Form, completed in black ink, signed by the applicant, with a recent colour passport-sized photo glued to the form.
• A letter from the sponsoring company, authenticated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Angola.
• A notarised letter from the visa applicant.
• Evidence of the legal establishment of the company, including a business permit and proof of payment of current taxes.
• Bank statement guaranteeing means of subsistence, equivalent to $200 per day of stay.
• Original and photocopy of passport, with at least 6 months' validity and two blank pages.
• Yellow Fever Vaccination Card.
• Copy of hotel reservation.
• Processing fee of $100 per applicant, paid by money order to the Embassy of Angola.

The processing time for a business visa is 5-8 business days.

Work visa requirements

To obtain a work visa for Angola, you must meet certain requirements and provide various documents. Here is a list of the necessary steps and documents to apply for an Angolan work visa:

Requirements:

• The applicant must have certain professional, technical, or scientific skills that are not available in Angola.
• The company employing the applicant must adhere to the country's quota requirements, such as having a maximum of 30% foreign nationals.
• The applicant must be at least 18 years old.
• The applicant must have no criminal record and should never have been an Angolan national in the past.
• The applicant must not have received a scholarship from an Angolan entity or foreign company operating in Angola.

Documents:

• A completed visa application form.
• A letter from the contracting company in Angola, addressed to the Consular and Diplomatic Mission of Angola, with a copy to the Migration and Foreigners Service.
• Academic and professional certificates, translated into Portuguese and authenticated by a notary and the Consular and Diplomatic Mission of Angola.
• A criminal background check, issued by the authorities of the applicant's country of residence, translated into Portuguese and authenticated.
• A medical certificate from the applicant's country of residence, translated into Portuguese and authenticated.
• A statement pledging to respect Angolan laws.
• A work contract or promise of employment.
• A curriculum vitae, translated into Portuguese and authenticated.
• Two passport-size photos.
• A valid passport with at least two blank pages and a minimum validity of six months beyond the intended stay.
• A photocopy of the applicant's passport.
• Proof of the company's legal status in Angola.
• A declaration that the applicant will abide by Angolan laws.
• Proof that the applicant has no family ties in Angola.
• A bank statement showing sufficient funds for the duration of the stay.
• A processing fee, which varies depending on the type of visa requested.

It is important to note that all documents must be translated into Portuguese and legalized by a public notary, the Ministry for Foreign Affairs, or an Angolan embassy. The typical processing time for an Angolan work visa is around two to three months, and the visa is typically valid for the length of the employment agreement, with a minimum of three months and a maximum of 36 months.

Student visa requirements

To obtain a student visa for Angola, you must submit the following documents:

• A completed and signed visa application form.
• A letter of request addressed to the Consular and Diplomatic Mission of Angola.
• A criminal background check, issued by the authorities of your country of origin or residence, translated and authenticated.
• A medical certificate from your country of origin, translated and authenticated.
• Proof of existence of means of subsistence.
• Three recent, colour passport-sized photos.
• Your original passport, with a copy of the main pages and those containing information on migratory movements. Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your intended period of stay in Angola.
• A statement pledging to respect Angolan laws.
• Duly authenticated proof of enrolment in a learning institution or guarantee of attendance from said institution, if applicable.
• Evidence, issued by the competent institution, of the awarding of an academic degree or recognition of the scientific interest of research work, if applicable.
• An internship program or training contract, if applicable.
• Proof of payment of the immigration act requested.

The processing time for a student visa may vary, but it typically takes around five to eight business days. It is important to note that you must obtain your visa before arriving in Angola. The deportation process can be lengthy, and you may be stopped from boarding your flight or detained at the airport if you do not have the correct visa.

Transit visa requirements

To apply for a transit visa for Angola, you must submit the following documents:

• A completed visa application form.
• A valid passport with a minimum of six months' validity beyond your intended stay.
• One recent passport-sized photograph.
• Proof of travel itinerary, such as flight reservations.
• Proof of holding an entrance visa for your destination country.
• Proof of sufficient funds to cover your stay in Angola.
• A yellow fever vaccination certificate.

The processing time for a transit visa is typically 5-7 business days, and the visa fee is $50. It is important to note that transit visas are only required if you intend to leave the airport while waiting for your next flight.

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