Angola travel planning
Tourist Entry & Visas for Angola
Visa-free entry · Tourist visa · Documents · Airport arrival
Before booking your trip, check whether you can enter visa-free, what documents to carry and what to expect on arrival in Angola.
Start here if you want to check whether your nationality is eligible for visa-free tourism.
Documents Prepare before you flyPassport, accommodation details, return ticket and vaccination certificate should be easy to access.
Arrival Landing in AngolaKeep your documents ready and check your entry stamp before leaving border control.
Tourist entry guide
Open each section for visa-free entry, tourist visas, documents, arrival tips and useful links.
If your country is visa-free
You may be able to enter Angola for a short tourist stay without applying for a visa before travelling. Check the updated list and conditions before booking.
Check visa-free guideIf your country is not visa-free
You will normally need a tourist visa before travelling. Applications may be handled through an Angolan embassy or consulate, or through an official immigration online process where available. Check the procedure for your nationality and location.
Purpose
Visa-free entry is intended for short tourist visits, not employment or residence.
Stay length
Under Presidential Decree No. 189/23, eligible nationalities may stay up to 30 days per entry and 90 days per year for tourism. Confirm your nationality and any applicable bilateral arrangements before travelling.
Proofs
Carry your passport, accommodation details, return or onward travel evidence and international yellow fever vaccination certificate where required. Travellers should also be prepared to meet other border formalities.
Where to apply
Check the competent Angolan embassy or consulate and the official Angolan immigration service for the current application route. Eligible applicants may be able to use an electronic application or pre-authorisation process; others may need a consular appointment.
What it covers
A tourist visa is normally for tourism or visiting friends and family, not working in Angola.
Timing
Start early, especially if documents need to be corrected, translated or submitted in person.
Before you fly
- Passport valid beyond the intended stay for eligible visa-free tourism; tourist visa applications may require at least six months of validity
- Accommodation proof or invitation letter
- Return or onward ticket
- International yellow fever vaccination certificate where required (generally from age nine months; plan vaccination at least 10 days before travel if needed)
- Proof of funds if requested
- Visa forms and fees if applicable
Useful habit
Keep digital and printed copies of your most important documents. Save them offline before travelling.
At border control
Keep your passport, vaccination certificate, accommodation details and return ticket easy to show.
Check the stamp
Before leaving border control, check your entry stamp and permitted length of stay.
Airport transfer
Arrange transport before arrival, especially if landing late or travelling from the new airport.
New airport
Check your arrival airport carefully and plan enough time for the transfer into Luanda.
Before departure
Confirm documents, visa status and health requirements before going to the airport.
On the day
Arrive early, keep documents accessible and avoid last-minute surprises.
This page is for general guidance only. Entry rules, vaccination requirements and consular procedures can change. Always confirm your nationality-specific requirements with an Angolan embassy, consulate or official immigration source before travelling.
Official references: Angolan Government: tourist visa exemption · Angolan Embassy: tourist visa requirements · TravelHealthPro: vaccination information