Angola Tourist Visa
For leisure travel, sightseeing, holidays and tourism. Some nationalities may qualify for tourism visa exemption, but business, work and study activities are not covered by a tourist entry.
Tourist visa detailsAngola Visa Types: Which Visa Do You Need?
Choose the visa that matches your real travel purpose.
Angola offers different visa categories depending on whether you are travelling for tourism, meetings, commercial activity, family visits, study or employment. Selecting the wrong Angola visa type may cause delays, refusal or denial of entry.
Angola Business Visa
For meetings, negotiations, conferences, trade fairs and commercial visits. A business visa does not permit local employment or salary from an Angolan employer.
Business visa detailsAngola eVisa / Pre-Visa
The Angola eVisa or pre-visa process allows eligible travelers to begin the visa request online before arrival and follow immigration instructions for final entry formalities.
eVisa policyAngola Visit Visa
For visiting family members, relatives or friends in Angola. Applicants may need a host invitation, accommodation details and supporting travel documents.
Visit visa detailsAngola Study Visa
For accepted students attending a recognized school, college or university in Angola. Admission documents and proof of financial support are typically required.
Study visa guidanceAngola Work Visa
For foreign nationals who intend to work for an Angolan employer. Employer sponsorship, contract documents and professional records may be required.
Work visa guidanceAngola Visa Requirements and Documents
Prepare a complete file before submitting your application.
Core documents for an Angola Visa Application
- Valid passport with sufficient remaining validity and blank visa pages
- Completed Angola Visa Application form
- Recent passport-style photo
- Flight reservation or travel itinerary
- Hotel booking, accommodation proof or invitation letter
- Proof of funds or livelihood for the stay
- Purpose-specific documents, such as a business invitation letter or school admission letter
- Yellow fever vaccination certificate where applicable under current entry rules
Angola e-Visa Validity (Pre-Visa / Visa on Arrival)
Angola visa authorization must typically be used within 60 days from the issue date and is valid for 120 days with multiple entries. It allows a stay of up to 30 days and can be extended twice for the same period. Passports should have at least 6 months validity and 2 blank pages. See validity period details.
Angola e-Visa Processing time varies; we typically process within 48 business hours once documents are complete. Visa deliver with 1 to 7 business days See requirements by nationality.
Angola e-Visa Extension
The Angola eVisa can allow a stay of up to 30 days and can be extended twice for the same period. See visa extension.
Visa Policy (Summary)
Most travelers must obtain either a visa in advance (embassy/consulate) or a pre-visa online, unless from a visa-exempt country. Transit without visa may be permitted if passengers remain in the international transit area and meet onward travel rules.
Angola Visa Official-source reminder
Visa rules, entry requirements and document lists can change. Travelers should confirm the latest requirements with Angola SME, the official SME eVisa portal, or the nearest Angolan embassy or consulate before departure.
Angola Visa Validity, cost and extensions
Angola visa validity, permitted stay, extension rights and government fees depend on visa category, nationality, port of entry and official immigration rules. Travelers should confirm current requirements before departure.
Angola e-Visa Cost
The government fee for Angola visa on arrival is typically 36.600,00 KZ ≈ 39,87 USD (exchange rate applies). The fee is paid at the e-Visa counter at the airport.
Entry / Port of Entry
After pre-visa approval, travelers can obtain the final visa on arrival at designated ports of entry. See ports of entry.
How to Get an Angola Visa Within 48 Hours
Fast support depends on complete and accurate documents.
1. Complete the online form
Enter passport, travel and contact details in the Angola Visa Application form.
2. Upload documents
Provide passport scan, photo, itinerary, accommodation proof and purpose-specific documents.
3. Receive guidance by email
When your file is complete, support and status updates can typically be handled within 48 business hours.
Angola Tourist Visa and Visa-Free Tourism
Tourism exemption is limited to tourism only.
Under Angola Presidential Decree No. 189/23, citizens of listed countries may be exempt from a tourist visa for stays of up to 30 days per entry and up to 90 days per year. This exemption is for tourism only and does not replace business, work, study, residence, medical or event visa requirements.
Check the visa-free tourism list or use the eligibility checker above.
Angola Visa Featured snippet answer
Do I need an Angola Visa? You may need an Angola Visa unless your nationality is listed for tourism visa exemption and your travel purpose is tourism only. For business, work, study, residence, medical treatment or other purposes, apply for the appropriate Angola visa or eVisa before travel.
Angola Visa FAQ
Quick answers for applicants.
What is the Angola Visa?
An Angola Visa is travel authorization for eligible foreign visitors entering Angola for a permitted purpose such as tourism, business, family visits, work or study. The correct visa type depends on your nationality and reason for travel.
What is the Angola eVisa?
The Angola eVisa or pre-visa is an online process used by eligible travelers before arrival. Final entry always depends on immigration checks and current Angola entry rules.
Can I get an Angola Visa within 48 hours?
Complete applications can receive fast document review and support, typically within 48 business hours. Authority approval times may vary depending on the visa type, applicant nationality and document accuracy.
Who can use Angola tourism visa exemption?
Only citizens of countries listed under the tourism exemption rules may use visa-free tourist entry, and only for tourism. Non-tourism purposes require the appropriate visa route.
What happens if I apply for the wrong Angola visa type?
Applying under the wrong visa category may lead to processing delays, refusal or denial of entry. Choose the visa type that matches the real purpose of travel.
Disclaimer
angola-visa.com is not affiliated with the Government of Angola. You may apply directly via the official SME portal. Our travel assistance service provides document review, application support and email updates. Visa rules can change; always confirm current requirements with Angola SME, an Angolan embassy or consulate before travel.