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Everything you need to know about Angola Visa

angola-visa-image All foreign nationals including citizens of the United Kingdom need a visa to enter Angola. UK citizens can either apply for an e-visa or regular visa to enter Angola, but they are not entitled to obtain a visa on arrival from the Angolan entry port.

As per the entry requirements of the UK citizen, authorities in Angola have classified their visas into several types. Some of the most common visa types issued by authorities in Angola are mentioned below.

Different types of Angola visa

Angola tourist e-visas

Angola tourist e-visas are issued to foreign nationals who plans to wish the country tourism related activities like sightseeing. These visas are basically electronic travel authorisation that will allow a UK citizen to enter Angola legally. After landing in Angola, the traveller should show the pre-approved visa in the entry port, and after checking it, immigration authorities will grand you the permission to enter the country.

Please find below the documents that are required to get an Angola tourist e-visa.

To get a tourist e-visa, the traveller should submit the copy of his or her passport. It should be noted that the passport should have a minimum of one-year validity and four blank pages for visa stamping.
It is necessary to submit a recent photograph taken within the last six months. The photograph should have a white background, and the applicant should make sure that he or she is maintaining a neutral facial expression in it.
International yellow fever vaccine certificate should be submitted.
The applicant should submit proof of travel and accommodation.
The traveller should submit proof of sufficient funds. The UK citizen can submit a bank statement as a proof of sufficient funds, and it should it show a minimum credit balance of USD 200 per day of stay.
The visa application form that can be obtained online should be filled properly without any errors. In case of any queries, you can seek the help of Visa Genie.

Note: After analyzing your request, Angola authorities will mail you the electronic travel authorization. After receiving the e-visa, the traveler should take the printout of the electronic travel authorization, and should carry it during the trip to Angola.

It should be also noted that the maximum days a foreign national can stay in Angola using an e-tourist visa is 30 days.

Angola business e-visa

Angola business e-visas are electronic travel authorizations issued to foreign nationals who plan to visit the country for business related activities. Please note that these visas are for business purposes, and the UK citizen is not permitted to any kinds of works using this travel authorization.

Please find below the necessary documents to obtain an Angola business visa.

A copy of the passport should be submitted, and it should have a minimum validity of one year, and four unused pages.
A standard size digital copy of the photo should be provided.
Should provide proof of round trips, and accommodation. The proof of accommodation can be either hotel reservation tickets or details of an Angolan host with whom you are going to stay in your days in the country.
Submitting an yellow fever vaccine certificate is a must to obtain a business e-visa for Angola.
The applicant should provide proof of sufficient funds equivalent of 200 USD per day of stay in Angola.
The e-visa application form should be filled without any errors. There are several instances where e-visa applications were denied due to errors in visa application form. If you need any help, you can contact Visa Genie, and we will be glad to assist you.

Note: Using a business e-visa, a foreign national can stay in Angola for a maximum period of 30 days.

Angola regular tourist visa

Apart from obtaining the tourist visa via online means, a UK citizen can also obtain a tourist visa via the Angola embassy. Please find below the documents that should be submitted to obtain an Angola regular tourist visa.

A passport which is valid for nine months should be submitted. Please note that the submitted passport should have at least two blank pages in it for visa stamping. If your passport has a validity of less than nine months, it is highly recommended to renew it before applying for a regular tourist visa.
Two passport sized photographs taken within the last six months should be submitted. The passport photograph should be taken in a white background, and it should provide the full-frontal view of the applicant.
The traveler should submit proof of travel arrangements and accommodation.
The applicant should provide an employment letter from his or her employer in the United Kingdom. The employment letter should be written in the company’s original letterhead, and it should confirm that the applicant is currently an employee in the company. The letter should also specify the purpose of the trip, and should provide a date in which the employee will return to work.
An invitation letter from the host in Angola should be submitted to get an Angola tourist visa. The invitation letter from the Angolan entity should detail all the details of the trip that includes purpose of the journey and the duration of the stay. If the invitation letter is being sent by a citizen of Angola, the letter must also include a notarized copy of the ID card. If sent by a foreign national living in Angola, a clear copy of the passport along with the copy of work visa or residence card should be submitted.
A personal letter should be submitted by the applicant, and it should be addressed to the Consulate General of the Republic of Angola in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The letter should detail why the UK citizen needs to visit Angola.
The applicant should produce the proof of the address in the United Kingdom. The UK citizen can either submit the water bill, electricity bill or gas bill issued within the last three months as an address proof.
The UK citizen should submit a bank statement to prove his financial wellness. Please note that the statement should be issued within the last two months, and it should a minimum credit balance of USD 200 per day of stay.
One color copy of yellow fever vaccination certificate along with International Certification of Vaccination should be submitted.
The visa application form should be submitted without any errors. In case of any queries, please contact Visa Genie, and our expert will assist you.

Note: The invitation letter is needed only when the foreign national is planning to visit family members or friends residing in Angola. Please note that the invitation letter is written in Portuguese language.

The validity of an Angola tourist visa is 60 days, and the maximum duration of stay is 30 days. If a foreign national need to extend the duration of stay, he or she can visit the Angolan diplomatic and consular missions.

Angola regular business visa

Angola business visas are issued to foreign nationals who plan to visit the country for business-related operations and commercial trading activities. Please find below the necessary documents to obtain a regular business visa.

The passport should have nine months validity and it should have two blank pages. Please note that the blank pages should be opposite facing each other.
It is necessary to submit two passport-sized photographs taken within the last three months. The photograph should be taken in a white background, and the applicant should make sure that he or she is maintaining a neutral facial expression in it. The applicant is not allowed to wear any headwear in the photograph unless it is fore religious purposes.
The applicant should submit a UK company letter detailing all information about the trip. This business introduction letter from the UK company should be addressed to The Consular Section of the Embassy of Angola, 46 Bedford Square, London, WC1B 3DP.
The traveler should submit a letter of invitation from the company in Angola. The invitation letter should be written in Portuguese language in the company’s official letterhead. The letter should cover all the details of the traveler that includes name of the traveler, other details like passport number, nationality, applicant’s designation in the UK company etc. The letter should also detail the nature of the work project in Angola, and dates of travel. Please note that the invitation letter should be issued within the last three months.
Address proof in the United Kingdom should be submitted. The address proof can be either the electricity bill, water bill or driving license featuring the address in the United Kingdom.
The applicant should produce proof of sufficient funds by submitting the bank statements with a minimum credit balance of USD 200 per day.
It is necessary to provide proofs of travel and accommodation arrangements.
Color copy of yellow fever certificate along with International Certification of Vaccination should be submitted.
Apart from providing the original copies of the documents mentioned above, the foreign national should also submit a color photocopy of all these documents.
The visa application form should be filled in a legible handwriting. Some applicants used to face difficulties while completing the visa application form. If you face any difficulties while filling the visa application form, you can contact Visa Genie for assistance.

Note: The validity of an Angola regular business visa is 60 days, and the maximum days a foreigner can stay in Angola is 30 days.

Angola short term visa

Angola short term visas allow foreign nationals to stay in the country for a maximum of 7 days, and it can be extended. Please make sure that these visas are used within 72 hours of its issuance. These visas can be obtained by foreign nationals by submitting the documents mentioned below.

The applicant’s original signed visa that has at least nine months validity and two blank pages. Please make sure that the pages are facing opposite to each other.
It is necessary to submit two passport sized photographs taken within the last three months. You can also send your photograph to Visa Genie, and we will take a printout of it before sending the application to the Angola embassy.
A business introduction letter from the UK employer covering all the details of the trip should be submitted. While submitting this letter from the UK company, always make sure that it is written on the company’s official letterhead.
An invitation letter from the Angolan entity covering details about the traveler and nature of the trip should be submitted. Please note that this invitation letter should be written in Portuguese language.
It is necessary to submit the address proof of the UK national, and it can be either the electricity bill or the water bill.
Color copy of the flight confirmation should be submitted as a proof of travel arrangement.
The applicant should also submit International Certification of Vaccination along with Yellow fever certificate.
The foreign national should submit the proof of sufficient funds. It can be a bank statement, and it should show a minimum credit balance of USD 200 per day of stay.
The traveler should submit the color photocopies of the above-mentioned documents.
You should complete the visa application form without any errors. There are several cases where foreign nationals were denied visa due to errors in the application form. So, always make sure that the application form is written in a legible manner. In case of any difficulties, you can contact Visa Genie for assistance.

Angola work visa

Foreign nationals who intend to work in Angola can apply for a work visa. Please note that Angola work visas could not be obtained via online, and applicants should apply for these visas via the Angolan embassy. Please find below the documents that should be submitted to obtain an Angola work visa.

A nine-month valid passport with two blank pages should be submitted. If your passport is not valid for nine months, please renew it before submitting the application.
The applicant should submit a recently taken photograph that is taken in a white background.
The UK citizen should submit a medical certificate issued by the applicant’s healthcare provider. The medical certificate should be translated into Portuguese language by a translator, and recognized by Public Notary and legalized by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO). This medical certificate should be also legalized by the Consulate General.
An International Certificate of Vaccination along with a color copy of the yellow fever certificate should be submitted.
The foreign national who wishes to work in Angola should also submit a criminal record certificate, and it should be translated into Portuguese language.
The traveler should submit a law commitment statement, that assures that visitor will abide Angolan laws while inside the country. The statement should be legalized by the public notary and legalized by Consulate General.
A letter issued by the Angolan company where the foreign national will be working should be submitted. This letter should detail all the details of the foreign national that includes his or her date of full name, date of birth, nationality, passport number, passport expiry date, name of the employer etc. This letter should be addressed to the Consulate General of the Republic of Angola in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, with a copy to Serviço de Migração e Estrangeiros (SME) in Luanda. The letter should also state that the company in Angola will be responsible for the stay and repatriation of the applicant while inside the country.
A curriculum vitae translated to Portuguese language should be submitted. The curriculum vitae should be recognized by Public Notary and legalized by the Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) and by the Consulate General.
A work contract verified by the Notary should be submitted.
The applicant should submit educational and professional certificates translated to Portuguese language. These documents should be recognized by the Public Notary and legalized by the Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) and by the Consulate General.
An endorsement issued by the Body Trusteeship (Órgão de Tutela) should be submitted if the Angolan company is in private sector. If the Angolan company is in the public sector, an endorsement issued by the Ministry of Public Administration, Employment and Social Security (Ministério da Administração Pública, Trabalho e Segurança Social) should be submitted.
Private institutions in Angola should also provide the business license of the company.

Note: After entering Angola with a work visa, the foreign national should obtain a residence permit by visiting the Angolan diplomatic and consular missions.

Angola ordinary visa

Angola ordinary visas are issued to foreign nationals who plan to visit the country for family reasons or business prospecting. These visas have a validity of 60 days, and it allows a UK citizen to stay in the country for a maximum period of 30 days.

Please find below the necessary documents to obtain an Angola ordinary visa.

· The applicant should submit the passport which has a minimum validity of nine months. It should be also noted that the passport also has two blank pages.

· Two passport sized-photographs taken in white background should be submitted. Please note that the passport photographs should be taken within the last three months.

· The applicant should submit the proof of employment from his or her UK company. Students can submit letter from a college or school in the United Kingdom.

· The UK citizen planning to visit Angola should provide proof of sufficient funds. The applicant can submit his bank statement, and it should have a minimum credit balance of USD 200 per day of stay.

· The traveler should submit his or her address proof in the United Kingdom. The address proof can be either water bill, gas bill or UK driving license.

· The UK citizen should submit proof of travel and accommodation.

· The applicant should submit a personal letter addressed to the Consulate General of the Republic of Angola in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. This letter should detail the reasons for staying inside Angola.

· A letter of invitation from the Angolan host should be submitted. The invitation letter should detail the purpose and nature of the trip, and it should be written in Portuguese language. The letter should also furnish all the personal details of the UK citizen planning to visit Angola.

· The visa application form should be filled properly.

Angola Residence visa

Foreign nationals who plan to settle in Angola can apply for a residence visa. These visas should be used within 60 days after its issuance. Using these visas, a foreign national can stay in the country for 120 days, and it can be renewable until the day authorities grant the foreign national a residence permit. Once residence permit is granted, the foreign national can seek employment in Angola. Please find below the necessary documents to obtain Angola residence visa.

The passport of the applicant should be submitted, and it should have a minimum of nine months validity and two blank pages facing opposite.
Two passport sized photograph of the applicant should be provided, and it should provide the applicant’s complete facial view. The background of the photograph should be white, and it should be taken within the last three months.
The applicant should submit proof of sufficient funds.
International Certificate of Vaccination along with the yellow fever certificate should be submitted.
The applicant should provide a family relationship proof he or she holds a relationship with an Angolan citizen or a foreign national who is a legal resident in the country.
It is necessary to submit a medical certificate that states that the traveler is free from any infectious disease. The medical certificate should be issued by a registered medical practitioner in the United Kingdom, and it should be translated into Portuguese by an official translator. This certificate should be also recognized by Public Notary and legalized by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and the consulate general.
The applicant should write a letter that details the reasons why he or she prefers to stay in Angola. Please note that this letter should be addressed to the Consulate General of the Republic of Angola in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
A criminal record certificate translated into Portuguese language should be submitted. This certificate should be recognized by Public Notary and legalized by the Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) and by the consulate general.
A personal statement of law commitment should be submitted by the applicant, and it should guarantee that the visitor will abide laws that currently prevail in Angola.
The Angolan host should submit a statement of responsibility, and it should carry a recognized by the Angolan notary.
The applicant should make sure that he or she is filling the visa application form without any errors.

Angola temporary stay visa

Angola issues temporary stay visas to foreign nationals who wish to stay in the country for the reasons listed below.

· Humanitarian reasons

· Carrying out missions on behalf of religious institutions

· Conducting scientific research works

· Visiting the country along with a relative who studies or works in Angola

· Visiting the spouse or family member who currently resides in Angola

Please find below the documents that are needed to obtain an Angola temporary stay visa.

The applicant should submit a passport which has nine months validity and two blank pages. The foreign national should also provide two passport sized photographs that meet all requirements.
The traveler should submit proofs of sufficient funds.
The applicant should provide proof of relationship.
Should submit proofs of travel and accommodation.
A medical certificate translated into Portuguese language should be submitted. Please note that the medical certificate should be recognized by Public Notary and legalized by the Foreign and Commonwealth office.
A personal letter from the applicant addressed to the Consulate General of the Republic of Angola in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland should be submitted. This letter should request for a visa, and should also cite the reasons why he or she plans to visit the country.
A criminal record certificate and a statement of law commitment should be submitted.