VISA TYPES OF THE REPUBLIC OF ANGOLA, GENERAL INFORMATION, REQUIREMENTS AND APPLICATION FORMS FOR HOLDERS OF ORDINARY PASSPORTS IMPORTANT NOTICE: All documents in foreign languages must be translated into Portuguese (excepted are Passport, International Health Certificate, flight and hotel reservation) and previously authenticated by the local authorities (in Austria: Provincial Tribunals "Landesgerichte" and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Legalisierungsbüro; in Croatia and Slovenia: Ministry of Foreign Affairs). Please request an ordinary authentication, no Apostille. Thereafter, documents must be authenticated by the Consular Section of the Embassy of Angola in Austria (for information: please click here). THE CONSULAR SECTION RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REQUEST ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND/OR DOCUMENTS For opening the application form you need to install Acrobat Reader. Please click here for free download. ____________________________________________________________________________________ |
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
INCOMPLETE VISA APPLICATIONS CANNOT BE PROCESSED!
TOURIST VISA - Tourism; leisure, sport, cultural activities. Requirements
TRANSIT VISA - Stopover in Angola. Requirements
SHORT-TERM VISA - Issued to persons who, for urgent reasons, need to enter national territory, as well as for urgent medical circumstances or casualties, travel of seamen/technicians hired by the oil sector. Requirements
ORDINARY VISA - Family affairs; business contacts. Requirements
WORK VISA - Temporary authorized employment, for public or private companies. Requirements
RESIDENCE PERMIT VISA - to establish residency in Angola. Requirements
TEMPORARY STAY VISA - Humanitarian reasons, mission for a religious institution, scientific research, companion/family member of the holder of a Study Visa, Visa for Medical Treatment, Privileged Visa, Work Visa, family member of the holder of a valid residence permit, spouse of an Angolan national. Requirements
PRIVILEGED VISA - Implementation of the approved investment, in accordance with the Private Investment Law. Requirements
STUDY VISA - To enrol educational programms in primary/secondary public of private schools or vocational schools or studies for obtaining an academic degree, to take an internship in public of private companies. Requirements
VISA FOR MEDICAL TREATMENT - To undergo medical treatment in a public of private medical unit. Requirements
VISA TYPE PURPOSE OF THE TRIP/STAY GENERAL INFORMATION AND APPLICATION FORMS REQUIREMENTSTOURIST VISA Tourism
Leisure, sport, cultural activities
Validity: 60 days upon issuance.
Number of entries: 1 or multiple.
Length of authorized stay: 30 days.
Extension of stay (visa renewal): 1 for the same period of time.
Administrative fee: EUR 90,00 (payment in advance).
Please note that if visa is not granted or the traveller cancels the trip, the administrative fee will NOT be refunded.
Time for processing the application: to be informed.
The Tourist Visa does not allow its holder to establish residence nor to engage any type of paid professional activity.
APPLICATION FORM : click here.
PAYMENT INFORMATION FOR THE ADMINISTRATIVE FEE: click here.
NEW! PAYMENT INFORMATION FOR REMITTANCE OF PASSPORT: click here.
- 3 completed application forms
- 3 recent colour passport size photographs
- Passport with at least 6 months remaining validity n
- Copies of the main pages of the passport, as well as all the pages showing visas
- Copy of the International Vaccination Certificate, including vaccination against yellow fever
- Proof of residence in Austria, Croatia or Slovenia (authentication not required!)
- Unaccompanied minors or travelling with a third party: notarized authorization from parents or legal guardian SAMPLE TEXT : click here
- Proof of means of subsistence while in Angola (equivalent to USD 200/day; please present bank account statement for the past 6 months) or formal declaration of obligation from the inviting person/organization
- Proof of accommodation
- Copy of reservation of return or onward flight and visa to a third destination
Please read carefully the information concerning requirments for presentation of documents in foreign languages, which you can find in the header of this page!
TRANSIT VISA Stopover in Angola Validity: 60 days upon issuance.
Number of entries: 1 or 2.
Length of authorized stay: 5 days.
No extension of stay (visa renewal) possible.
Administrative fee: EUR 25,00 (payment in advance).
Please note that if visa is not granted or the traveller cancels the trip, the administrative fee will NOT be refunded.
Time for processing the application: to be informed.
The Tourist Visa does not allow its holder to establish residence nor to engage any type of paid professional activity.
APPLICATION FORM : click here.
PAYMENT INFORMATION FOR THE ADMINISTRATIVE FEE: click here.
NEW! PAYMENT INFORMATION FOR REMITTANCE OF PASSPORT: click here.
- 3 completed application forms
- 3 recent colour passport size photographs
- Passport with at least 6 months remaining validity
- Copies of the main pages of the passport, as well as all the pages showing visas
-Copy of the International Vaccination Certificate, including vaccination against yellow fever
- Proof of residence in Austria, Croatia or Slovenia (authentication not required!)
- Unaccompanied minors or travelling with a third party: notarized authorization from parents or legal guardian SAMPLE TEXT : click here
- Proof of means of subsistence while in Angola (equivalent to USD 200/day; please present bank account statement for the past 6 months)
- Proof of accommodation
- Copy of reservation of onward or return flight and visa to a third destination
Please read carefully the information concerning requirments for presentation of documents in foreign languages, which you can find in the header of this page!
SHORT-TERM VISA
Issued to persons who, for urgent reasons, need to enter national territory, medical emergencies, casualties, as well as seamen/technicians in the oil sector.
Validity: 72 hours upon issuance.
Number of entries: 1
Length of authorized stay: 7 days.
Extension of stay (visa renewal): 1 for the same period of time
Administrative fee: EUR 90,00 (payment in advance - seamen/technicians can pay in cash when collecting visa)
Please note that if visa is not granted or the traveller cancels the trip, the administrative fee will NOT be refunded.
Time for processing the application: to be informed.
The Short-Term Visa does not allow its holder to establish residence nor to engage any type of paid professional activity.
APPLICATION FORM : click here.
PAYMENT INFORMATION FOR THE ADMINISTRATIVE FEE: click here.
NEW! PAYMENT INFORMATION FOR REMITTANCE OF PASSPORT: click here.
SEAMEN & TECHNICIANS HIRED BY THE OIL SECTOR: please click HERE for requirements!
- 3 completed application forms
- 3 recent colour passport size photographs
- Passport with at least 6 months remaining validity
- Copies of the main pages of the passport, as well as all the pages showing visas
- Copy of the International Vaccination Certificate, including vaccination against yellow fever
- Proof of residence in Austria, Croatia or Slovenia (authentication not required!)
- Unaccompanied minors or travelling with a third party: notarized authorization from parents or legal guardian SAMPLE TEXT : click here
- Proof of the objectives of entry/stay (letter of invitation or letter from applicant/applicant's company requesting the visa)
- Proof of means of subsistence while in Angola (equivalent to USD 200/day; please present bank account statement for the past 6 months)
- Proof of accommodation
- Copy of reservation of onward or return flight and visa to a third destination
- Invitation letter from Angolan governmental institution or private company. Invitation letters from companies in the oil sector must be certified by the Angolan Ministry of Oil (Gabinete dos Recursos Humanos - Ministério dos Petróleos).
Please read carefully the information concerning requirments for presentation of documents in foreign languages, which you can find in the header of this page!
ORDINARY VISA Family affairs
Business contacts
Validity: 60 days upon issuance.
Number of entries: 1.
Length of authorized stay: 30 days.
Extension of stay (visa renewal): 2 for the same period of time.
Administrative fee: EUR 90,00 (payment in advance).
Please note that if visa is not granted or the traveller cancels the trip, the administrative fee will NOT be refunded.
Time for processing the application: to be informed.
The Ordinary Visa does not allow its holder to establish residence nor to engage any type of pais professional activity.
APPLICATION FORM : click here.
PAYMENT INFORMATION FOR THE ADMINISTRATIVE FEE: click here.
NEW! PAYMENT INFORMATION FOR REMITTANCE OF PASSPORT: click here.
3 completed application forms
3 recent colour passport size photographs
Passport with at least 6 months remaining validity n
Copies of the main pages of the passport, as well as all the pages showing visas
Copy of the International Vaccination Certificate, including vaccination against yellow fever
- Proof of residence in Austria, Croatia or Slovenia (authentication not required!)
- Unaccompanied minors or travelling with a third party: notarized authorization from parents or legal guardian SAMPLE TEXT : click here
- Statement justifying reasons for the trip and informing dates of stay in Angola (for business: letter from the applicant's company requesting the visa)
- Proof of family relationship with Angolan or foreign citizens residing legally in the country (birth or marriage certificate, certificate on the family relation issued by civil registry office). Documents issued by Angolan authorities must be authenticated by public notary and the Angolan Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Documents issued in Croatia and Slovenia must be translated into Portuguese)
- Invitation letter from Angolan governmental institution or private company. Invitation letters from companies in the oil sector must be certified by the Angolan Ministry of Oil (Gabinete dos Recursos Humanos - Ministério dos Petróleos).
- Invitation letters must be authenticated by a notary public and the Angolan Ministry of Foreign Affairs and include copy of the ID or passport of the inviting party.
- Invitation letter must be directed from Angola to the Embassy by fax (+43 1 7187486).
- For inviting private companies in Angola: submit copy of the Angolan commercial register (Alvará Comercial)
- Proof of means of subsistence while in Angola (equivalent to USD 200/day; please present bank account statement for the past 6 months) or formal declaration of obligation from the inviting person/organization
- Proof of accommodation (hotel reservation or information about accommodation in the invitation letter).
- Copy of reservation of onward or return flight and visa to a third destination
Please read carefully the information concerning requirments for presentation of documents in foreign languages, which you can find in the header of this page!
WORK VISA Temporary authorized employment, for public or private companies.
Validity: 60 days upon issuance.
Number of entries: multiple.
Length of authorized stay: valid for the duration of the work contract:
Administrative fee: EUR 200,00 (payment in advance).
Please note that if visa is not granted or the traveller cancels the trip, the administrative fee will NOT be refunded.
The Work Visa allows only engaging in professional activities for the company which requested the visa.
The Work Visa does not allow its holder to establish residence.
Companions/family members must apply for a Temporary Stay Visa.
Time for processing the application: to be informed.
APPLICATION FORM : click here.
PAYMENT INFORMATION FOR THE ADMINISTRATIVE FEE: click here.
NEW! PAYMENT INFORMATION FOR REMITTANCE OF PASSPORT: click here.
Requirements for obtaining a Work visa for engaging in professional activities in the mining or oil sector: click here.
Requirements for obtaining a Work visa for engaging in professional activities in other business sectors: click here.
Please read carefully the information concerning requirments for presentation of documents in foreign languages, which you can find in the header of this page!
RESIDENCE PERMIT VISA Establish residency in Angola. Validity: 60 days upon issuance.
Number of entries: multiple.
Length of authorized stay: 120 days.
Extension of stay (visa renewal): renewable until final decision of the pertinent authorities on granting the residence permit.
Administrative fee: EUR 200,00 (payment in advance).
Please note that if visa is not granted or the traveller cancels the trip, the administrative fee will NOT be refunded.
Time for processing the application: to be informed.
The Residence permit visa allows its holder to engage in professional activities.
APPLICATION FORM : click here.
PAYMENT INFORMATION FOR THE ADMINISTRATIVE FEE: click here.
NEW! PAYMENT INFORMATION FOR REMITTANCE OF PASSPORT: click here.
- Letter from the applicant addressed to the Diplomatic Mission, requesting the issuance of a residence permit visa and justifying the request.
- 3 completed application forms
- 3 recent colour passport size photographs
- Passport with at least 6 months remaining validity n
- Copies of the main pages of the passport, as well as all the pages showing visas
- Copy of the International Vaccination Certificate, including vaccination against yellow fever
- Proof of residence in Austria, Croatia or Slovenia
- Unaccompanied minors or travelling with a third party: notarized authorization from parents or legal guardian SAMPLE TEXT : click here
- Police clearance certificate from country of residence.
- Health certificate from the country of residence (to include all contagious diseases)
- Statement agreeing to abide by the Angolan Laws. SAMPLE TEXT : click here
- Proof of means of subsistence while in Angola (equivalent to USD 200/day; please present bank account statement for the past 6 months)
Please read carefully the information concerning requirments for presentation of documents in foreign languages, which you can find in the header of this page!
TEMPORARY STAY VISA Humanitarian reasons.
Mission for a religious institution.
Scientific reseach.
Companion/family member of the holder of a Study Visa, Visa for Medical Treatment, Privileged Visa, Work Visa.
Family member of the holder of a valid residence permit.
Spouse of an Angolan national.
Validity: 60 days upon issuance.
Number of entries: multiple.
Length of authorized stay: 365 days.
Extension of stay (visa renewal): renewable successively until the conclusion of proceedings which have been the reason for its granting.
Administrative fee: EUR 200,00 (payment in advance).
Please note that if visa is not granted or the traveller cancels the trip, the administrative fee will NOT be refunded.
Time for processing the application: to be informed.
The Residence permit visa does not allow its holder to establish residence in Angola.
Special requirement for companion/family members of the granted visa must not exceed the time limit of the visa granted to the holder of a Study Visa, Visa for Medical Treatment, Privileged Visa, Work Visa.
APPLICATION FORM : click here.
PAYMENT INFORMATION FOR THE ADMINISTRATIVE FEE: click here.
NEW! PAYMENT INFORMATION FOR REMITTANCE OF PASSPORT: click here.
- Letter from the applicant addressed to the Diplomatic Mission, requesting the issuance of a temporary stay visa and justifying the request.
- 3 completed application forms
- 3 recent colour passport size photographs
- Passport with at least 6 months remaining validity n
- Copies of the main pages of the passport, as well as all the pages showing visas
- Copy of the International Vaccination Certificate, including vaccination against yellow fever
- Proof of residence in Austria, Croatia or Slovenia
- Unaccompanied minors or travelling with a third party: notarized authorization from parents or legal guardian SAMPLE TEXT : click here
- Police clearance certificate from country of residence.
- Health certificate from the country of residence (to include all contagious diseases)
- Statement agreeing to abide by the Angolan Laws. SAMPLE TEXT : click here
- Proof of means of subsistence while in Angola (equivalent to USD 200/day; please present bank account statement for the past 6 months)
- If you are accompanying the holder of a Study, Medical Treatment, Privileged, Work Visa: proof of family relationship with Angolan or foreign citizens legally residing in the country (original and translation into Portuguese authenticated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the issuing country).
Please read carefully the information concerning requirments for presentation of documents in foreign languages, which you can find in the header of this page!
PRIVILEGED VISA Implementation of the approved investment, in accordance with the Private Investment Law Validity: 60 days upon issuance.
Number of entries: multiple.
LengTH of authorized stay: 2 years.
Extension of stay (visa renewal): renewable for another 2 years.
Administrative fee: EUR 200,00 (payment in advance).
Please note that if visa is not granted or the traveller cancels the trip, the administrative fee will NOT be refunded.
Time for processing the application: to be informed.
The holder of a Privileged Visa can apply for a residence permit.
The Privileged Visa can be issued in Angola.
The companion/family member of the holDer of a Privileged Visa must apply for a Temporary Stay Visa.
APPLICATION FORM : click here.
PAYMENT INFORMATION FOR THE ADMINISTRATIVE FEE: click here.
NEW! PAYMENT INFORMATION FOR REMITTANCE OF PASSPORT: click here.
- Letter from the applicant addressed to the Diplomatic Mission, requesting the issuance of a privileged visa.
- 3 completed application forms
- 3 recent colour passport size photographs
- Passport with at least 6 months remaining validity n
- Copies of the main pages of the passport, as well as all the pages showing visas
- Copy of the International Vaccination Certificate, including vaccination against yellow fever
- Proof of residence in Austria, Croatia or Slovenia
- Police clearance certificate from country of residence.
- Health certificate from the country of residence (to include all contagious diseases)
- Statement agreeing to abide by the Angolan Laws. SAMPLE TEXT : click here
- Declaration from the Angolan institution responsible for the approval of the investment project (Original authenticated by the Angolan Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
Please read carefully the information concerning requirments for presentation of documents in foreign languages, which you can find in the header of this page!
STUDY VISA To enrol educational programms in primary/secondary public of private schools or vocational schools
To enrol studies for obtaining an academic degree.
To take an internship in public of private companies
Validity: 60 days upon issuance.
Number of entries: multiple.
Lenght of authorized stay: 1 year.
Extension of stay (visa renewal): renewable successively for the same period of time until completion of studies or internship.
Administrative fee: EUR 200,00 (payment in advance).
Please note that if visa is not granted or the traveller cancels the trip, the administrative fee will NOT be refunded.
Time required for processing the application: to be informed.
The holder of a Study Visa is allowed to engage only in internship-related professional activities.
The Study Visa does not allow its holder to establish residency in the Republic of Angola.
The companion/family member of the holter of a Study Visa must apply for a Temporary Stay Visa.
APPLICATION FORM : click here.
PAYMENT INFORMATION FOR THE ADMINISTRATIVE VISA FEE: click here.
NEW! PAYMENT INFORMATION FOR REMITTANCE OF PASSPORT: click here.
- Letter from the applicant to the Diplomatic Mission requesting the visa.
- 3 completed application forms
- 3 recent colour passport size photographs
- Passport with with at least 6 months remaining validity n
- Copies of the main pages of the passport, as well as all the pages showing visas
- Copy of the International Vaccination Certificate, including vaccination against yellow fever
- Proof of residence in Austria, Croatia or Slovenia
- Unaccompanied minors or travelling with a third party: notarized authorization from parents or legal guardian SAMPLE TEXT : click here
- Police clearance certificate from country of residence.
- Health certificate from the country of residence (to include all contagious diseases)
- Statement agreeing to abide by the Angolan Laws. SAMPLE TEXT : click here
- Proof of means of subsistence while in Angola (equivalent to USD 200/day; please present bank account statement for the past 6 months) or declaration from the sponsoring person/organization
Confirmation of enrolment in an accredited educational institution or confirmation of acceptance for enrolling studies in the mentioned educational institution (ORIGINAL) authenticated by the Angolan Ministry of Education and Ministry of Foreign Affairs OR
b) Confirmation issued by the higher education institution competent for awarding an academic degree or for the acceptance of the academic research (ORIGINAL) authenticated by the Angolan Ministry of Education and Ministry of Foreign Affairs OR
c) Programme of the internship or contract for the vocational training (ORIGINAL) authenticated by the Angolan Ministry of Education and Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Please read carefully the information concerning requirments for presentation of documents in foreign languages, which you can find in the header of this page!
VISA FOR MEDICAL TREATMENT Undergo medical treatment in a public of private medical unit Validity: 60 days upon issuance.
Number of entries: multiple.
Length of authorized stay: 180 days.
Extension of stay (visa renewal): in well-founded cases, renewable successively for the same period of time until completion of medical treatment.
Administrative fee: EUR 200,00 (payment in advance).
Please note that if visa is not granted or the traveller cancels the trip, the administrative fee will NOT be refunded.
Time required for processing the application: to be informed.
The Visa for Medical Treatment does not allow its holder to engage in professional activities nor to establish residency in the Republic of Angola.
The companion/family member of the holder of a Visa for Medical Treatment must apply for a Temporary Stay Visa.
APPLICATION FORM : click here.
PAYMENT INFORMATION FOR THE ADMINISTRATIVE FEE: click here.
NEW! PAYMENT INFORMATION FOR REMITTANCE OF PASSPORT: click here.
- 3 completed application forms
- 3 recent colour passport size photographs
- Passport with at least 6 months remaining validity n
- Copies of the main pages of the passport, as well as all the pages showing visas
- Copy of the International Vaccination Certificate, including vaccination against yellow fever
- Proof of residence in Austria, Croatia or Slovenia
- Unaccompanied minors or travelling with a third party: notarized authorization from parents or legal guardian SAMPLE TEXT : click here
- Police clearance certificate from country of residence.
- Medical history from the country of residence
- Statement agreeing to abide by the Angolan Laws. SAMPLE TEXT : click here
- Proof of means of subsistence while in Angola (equivalent to USD 200/day; please present bank account statement for the past 6 months) or declaration from the sponsoring person/organization
- Proof of means of accommodation
- In the case of foreign citizens that do not benefit from a health care agreement between their home countries and the Republic of Angola: medical consultation report (official document from the licensed hospital)
Please read carefully the information concerning requirments for presentation of documents in foreign languages, which you can find in the header of this page!

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