Want your spouse, children or dependants to join you in Angola? This guide explains how family reunification works, required documents, timelines, and practical tips for settling together.

Connected topics: Residence Permits · Work Visa

• Spouse/partner of a lawful resident or work-visa holder.
• Minor children (usually under 18).
• Other dependants if justified (elderly parents, guardianship cases).

• Valid passports & passport photos.
• Proof of relationship (marriage certificate, birth certificates, guardianship papers).
• Legalisation/apostille of family documents as required.
• Proof of sponsor’s status in Angola (visa/residence permit copy, employment contract).
• Medical certificate(s) and criminal-record certificates as per consulate rules.
• Accommodation proof in Angola (rental agreement, housing provided by employer).

Tip: bring both originals and certified translations if documents are not in Portuguese.

1. Confirm eligibility and collect relationship documents.
2. Get legalisation/apostille + translation if required.
3. Compile file (sponsor docs + family docs + medical/criminal checks).
4. Apply at Angolan consulate in your country of residence; pay fees.
5. Await decision (processing may take several weeks).
6. Travel & register within the deadline once permits are issued.

• Register dependants with the immigration authority (within 30 days, unless otherwise instructed).
• Carry copies of family permits together with the sponsor’s documents.
• Keep medical and vaccination records updated.

• Plan extra time for translations & legalisation — this often causes delays.
• Ensure the sponsor’s visa/residence is valid and up to date before applying for family members.
• Bring multiple certified copies of family certificates (marriage, birth, guardianship).

This is general orientation. Always confirm family-reunification rules with the Angolan embassy/consulate or immigration authority, as requirements may change.