Destination
Angola
Africa · Luanda
Entry details
Visa required
- Source's ruleOnline visa required
- Passport validityValid on arrival
Practical details for a short tourist stay — conditions change; always verify with an official source.
From the guidebook
Entry requirements Passport holders of the following countries do not need a visa to enter Angola: Mozambique, Namibia, São Tomé and Príncipe, South Africa, Zambia. Since September 2023, Angola allows visa-free travel for a period of up to 30 days per entry and 90 days per year to visitors from the following countries: Algeria, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Barbados, Belgium, Belize, Botswana, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Cape Verde, Chile, China, Cook Islands, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Equatorial Guinea, Estonia, Eswatini, Fiji, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Grenada, Guyana, Haiti, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Kiribati, Latvia, Lesotho, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Malawi, Malta, Marshall Islands, Mauritius, Mexico, Federated States of Micronesia, Monaco, Morocco, Nau
…Safety advisory
Exercise a high degree of caution
Traveller safety tips
You should consider hiring a trusted and knowledgeable local guide for travel within Angola, although if you follow some basic rules then travelling in Angola isn't dangerous. Travelling after dark and alone is never a good idea. If possible, join with several cars of the same make and model because of the possible need of spare parts. Never step beyond the red and white HALO Trust posts. These denote mine fields. In fact, beware of anything surrounded by any kind of red stones or similar markers. In Angola, it is mandatory to have a form of identification on you at all times. What this means: carrying a certified copy of your passport or your national identification card. Crime • See also: Travel in developing countries Angola has a high crime rate. Carjackings, muggings, robberies, sexual assaults, and the like are not unheard of in the capital city, Luanda
…When to go
Seasonal calendar — from climate data and curated definitions.
Public holidays
National holidays — closures and days off.
All Souls' Day
Dia de Finados
November 2, 2026
Mon · in 34d
Independence Day
Dia da Independência
November 11, 2026
Wed · in 43d
Christmas Day
Dia de Natal
December 25, 2026
Fri · in 87d
New Year's Day
Dia de Ano Novo
January 1, 2027
Fri · in 94d
Liberation Day
Dia da Libertação
February 4, 2027
Thu · in 128d
Liberation Day (Ponte)
Dia da Libertação (Ponte)
February 5, 2027
Fri · in 129d
Carnival
Carnaval
February 8, 2027
Mon · in 132d
International Women's Day
Dia Internacional da Mulher
March 8, 2027
Mon · in 160d
UNESCO sites
1UNESCO World Heritage sites in this country.
- Mbanza Kongo, Vestiges of the Capital of the former Kingdom of Kongo2017Cultural
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Mbanza Kongo is the capital of Angola's northwestern Zaire Province with a population of 221,141 in 2024. Mbanza Kongo was the capital of the Kingdom of Kongo since its foundation before the arrival of the Portuguese in 1483 until the abolition of the kingdom in 1915, aside from a brief period of abandonment during civil wars in the 17th century. In 2017, Mbanza Kongo was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Text: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Car rental & driving
Whether your licence is recognized, and which side traffic drives on — per the UN road-traffic conventions.
This country is in a different convention — your IDP may not be recognized; a certified translation or a local licence may be required. Check with the rental company.
Local norms
Culture & etiquette
Since Angola is rarely visited by tourists, you may attract unwanted attention from the locals. This indicates curiosity rather than hostility. As is the case throughout Africa, it is obligatory to show respect for elders (including authority figures) as they're generally viewed as wiser and more experienced. When visiting an Angolan home, it is customary to greet the oldest person first. If you're waiting to enter a building, allow someone older to go in first. If you're on public transportation, give up your seat for someone older than you. Angolans are extremely hospitable and they consider it impolite to not give someone a good welcome. Therefore, you can expect to be treated with immense respect as a visitor. If you've been invited for a meal at an Angolan person's home, bear in mind that the oldest person in the house starts eating first. Angolans are attentive listeners
…Health
Internet
Connectivity on the road: coverage, data price, access.
Prices
Frequently asked questions
Angola: do Georgia citizens need a visa?
Yes, Georgia citizens need a visa arranged in advance via a consulate or visa centre.
What do you need to enter?
Passport must be valid Valid on arrival. The permit or visa is issued online via the official portal — see the Entry details card above. Rules change — check the official source before you travel.
Similar visa-free destinations
Similar climate, sea and prices — no visa needed in advance.
If something goes wrong
Lost passport, detention, emergencies — where to turn.
MFA emergency line:+995 32 294-50-50MFA Consular Department hotlineAbout the country
- Capital
- Luanda
- Continent
- Africa
- Population
- 30,809,762
- Area
- 1,246,700 km²
- Currency
- Kwanza · AOA
- Time zone
- 18:56UTC+1
- Sockets
- C
- Emergency
- 110police118ambulance118fire
- Calling code
- +244
- Languages
- Portuguese
−3h vs. your time
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