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AngolaVisit & tourismLast checked October 17, 2026

Tourist visa and tourist visa exemption

Angola exempts nationals of a long list of countries from the tourist visa for stays of up to 30 days per entry and 90 days per year. Other nationals apply for a tourist visa. The application is started online with the Migration and Foreigners Service (SME), and a consulate visit for an interview and biometrics follows. The tourist visa allows a stay of up to 30 days, which can be extended once for the same period.

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Life in Angola

Money

3

Currency

Angolan Kwanza

AOA

Angolan Kwanza

Cost of living

40

Price level · US = 100

World Bank price levels, 2025

Tax

16–25%

Income tax (national)

VAT 14%

IRT Group A (employees): exempt up to Kz 150,000 a month from 2026, then 16% rising to 25% on monthly income above Kz 10,000,000.

Official rates, 2026 · headline only

Living

1

Happiness

3.8

#2 of 2 countries

World Happiness Report 2017

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Who it’s for

People visiting Angola for leisure, sport or cultural reasons. It does not allow residence or paid work.

Eligibility

  • Visa exemption by nationalityVisa-exempt nationals

    Nationals of countries on SME's exemption list do not need a tourist visa for short stays within set limits.

    Visa-free stay limits

    Per entry
    30 days
    Per year
    90 days
    • List includes Brazil, Portugal, France, the United Kingdom, the United States and China
    Official wording

    Nationals of the countries on SME's exemption list (it includes Brazil, Portugal, France, the United Kingdom, the United States and China) do not need a tourist visa for stays of up to 30 days per entry and 90 days per year.

  • Bilateral short-stay exemptions

    SME also lists bilateral exemptions for Mozambique, Namibia, São Tomé and Príncipe, South Africa and Zambia.

  • General entry conditions (Law 13/19, art. 61)

    Show a recognised travel document valid for at least 6 months and meet the general entry conditions.

    6 months

    Travel document validity

    • Minors need parental permission
    • You must not be listed as an unwanted person
    • You must not be a threat to public order
    • You must meet health requirements
    Official wording

    A recognised travel document valid for at least 6 months, parental permission for minors, not being listed as an unwanted person, not being a threat to public order, and meeting health requirements.

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