Angola has waived tourist visa requirements for citizens from several countries in a bid to boost local tourism. According to Presidential Decree No. 189/23 (29 September 2023), the country has passed a resolution to allow travellers from 98 countries visa-free entry for for a period of up to 30 days per entry and 90 days per year. For other types of visas than tourist visa, such as work, study, medical treatment or residence permit, foreign citizens have to request the corresponding visa from Angolan diplomatic missions or consular posts in their country of origin or habitual residence.
Fourteen African nations are on the list for the visa-free entry. They include Tanzania, Eswatini, Morocco, Lesotho, Rwanda, Zimbabwe, Equatorial Guinea, Botswana, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Seychelles, Cape Verde and Algeria.
Only five African countries (Seychelles, Mozambique, Rwanda, Comoros and Madagascar) offer visa-free access or visas on arrival to citizens of all African countries. Europe has 35 countries on the list while Asia has 11 countries.
The United States, Portugal, Brazil, Cape Verde, Russia and China were listed as the country’s priority foreign countries.
Angola is the second largest oil producer in Africa. Some of its famous tourist attractions include the National Museum of Slavery, tropical Atlantic beaches, the Sub-Saharan Namib desert and several rivers.
Travellers from these 98 countries who are intending to visit Angola must present a passport valid for more than six months, a return ticket and, when necessary, an international vaccination certificate at the country’s ports of entry. The new directive takes effect immediately
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