Angola Guide: Visas & Permits

Which documents do you need when going abroad? What are the regulations on visas and residence permits? Our legal guide will help you understand the paperwork you need to complete before moving abroad.

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  Who needs a visa

  Introduction to Angolan visas

  Angola’s turbulent history made it a less attractive destination for business and tourism ventures than other nations on the continent. However, with the stability of recent years  the country is opening up to investment and trying to attract visitors.

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  Short term visas

  Ordinary and tourist visas

  Staying in Angola, even for a short time, will require you to get a visa before your arrival. Most short-term visas offer a limited re-entry clause, and the majority can be extended (usually only once), but travellers should always ensure they verify this with the consulate.

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  Long-term visas for Angola

  Work, study and residence visas

  Expats who wish to stay in Angola for longer will have to apply for a long-term visa that suits their needs. Details of student, employee and prospective residents’ visas are included in this section.

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  Becoming a citizen of Angola

  Three ways to citizenship

  According to Article 13 of Angola’s Nationality Law which passed in 2005, naturalisation of foreign citizens wishing to gain Angolan nationality can be granted through three procedures.

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