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Angola entry requirements
What you need to enter Angola: visa rules by passport, vaccines, arrival airports and practical details for your trip.
Entry rules change often. We checked these on 27 October 2026 against the sources below. Confirm with the embassy before you book.
Visa rules by passport
| Passports | Entry | Fee | Stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| All 14 passports we cover | Visa-free | — | Up to 30 days per trip |
Most EU passports: Tourism only, maximum 90 days per calendar year. Bring a return ticket, hotel booking and a yellow fever certificate.
Detailed guide for your passport
Health and vaccines
Yellow fever. A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for all arriving travellers (usually from 9 months or 1 year of age).
Malaria. Malaria is present across most of the country. Ask a travel clinic about antimalarial tablets.
Routine vaccines should be up to date. Travel clinics commonly also discuss hepatitis A, typhoid and, for longer rural stays, rabies. Book 6 to 8 weeks before departure.
Practical details
- Capital
- Luanda
- Currency
- Angolan kwanza (AOA)
- Languages
- Portuguese
- Plug types
- C, F
- Best time
- May to September
- Main airports
- Luanda (NBJ)
Highlights of Angola
- Kalandula Falls
- Namib Desert in Namibe province
- Mussulo Peninsula
Frequently asked questions
Do EU citizens need a visa for Angola?
No. EU passport holders can visit Angola visa-free (up to 30 days per trip).
Is a yellow fever vaccination required for Angola?
A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for all arriving travellers (usually from 9 months or 1 year of age).
Is there malaria in Angola?
Malaria is present across most of the country. Ask a travel clinic about antimalarial tablets.
What is the best time to visit Angola?
May to September is generally the best time to visit.
What currency is used in Angola?
The currency is the Angolan kwanza (AOA). Cards work in cities and larger hotels; carry some cash for markets and rural areas.
Sources
- WHO: Yellow fever vaccination requirements, country list
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for German citizens (EU reference)
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for British citizens
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for United States citizens
Spotted a rule that has changed? Email hello@bemba.com with a link to the source.