Angola visa requirements for Indians

Travel and visa requirements

Angolan Visa is not required for Indians

Stay Duration: 30 days

Entry Requirements

  • Indian nationals can visit Angola without the need to apply for the country's visa. This visa-free policy allows for a stay of up to 30 days.
  • Your international passport must be valid for at least 6 months and must possess a minimum of two blank pages for necessary stamps. 
  • A  minimum of one year before expiration is required from Indian citizens just like any other foreigners coming into the country.
  • You are to provide receipts for hotel reservations and/or proof of accommodation.
  • Travelers should make their hotel reservation well ahead of time especially in Luanda as it becomes overbooked and it might be difficult to get a good hotel on arrival.
  • You must possess proof of sufficient funds that covers your stay in Angola.
  • A maximum of  $160.00 is needed for entry and exiting the country. 
  • Visitors will be required to present a ticket reservation with a return trip ticket at the port of entry.
  • A credit/debit card or a PayPal account is needed for the Angola pre-visa payment.
  • Visitors will be required to present relevant travel documents along with their printed e-receipt on arrival into Angola.
  • Valid certificates of Vaccination for Hepatitis A, Polio, Tetanus, Typhoid and Yellow Fever are strictly requested.
  • The estimated flight time from Mumbai, India to Luanda Angola is 10 hours, 50 minutes.
  • You will be closely monitored as you are not to travel with any prohibited or harmful items like firearms, explosive devices, etc.
  • Visitors are expected to respect existing rules and customs governing Angola immigration law as they go about their tourism-related activities. 
  • In Angola, the power plugs and sockets are of type C. The standard voltage is 220 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
  • Religion in Angola consists of about 1,000 religious communities in the country, with 47% of the population rooted in indigenous beliefs and the majority being Christians.
  • Angolan Standard Time zone (GMT+1) West African Time Zone, making Angola 4 hours, 30 minutes behind India.
  • Public transportation in the country consists of railways, buses, taxis, and harbors, which medium you want to travel, is readily available for all.
  • The currency used in Angola is the Angolan Kwanza and it is symbolized as AOA.
  • Portuguese being the L2 language after the indigenous languages known as the L1 in the country is the official language and it is spoken widely by over 80% of the population as the secondary language. However, some households and formal institutions in the country adopt it as the primary language.  
  • Delicacies in Angolan are the local dishes such as fish, cassava products and spicy stews and many more.
  • Rucana falls in Angola is one of the largest waterfalls in the continent, measuring 2,300 feet wide and 390 feet high.
  • Angola is a Southern African nation with varied tourist spots which include the tropical Atlantic beaches, a labyrinthine system of rivers and Sub-Saharan desert that extends across the border toward Namibia.
  • Travelers should never step beyond the red and white HALO Trust posts as they denote minefields.
  • Taking photographs of sites and installations of military or security interest, including government buildings, may result in arrest or fines.
  • Travelers should generally avoid using their camera in front of a police officer.
  • You are to leave the country at the expiration of your 30 days stay, or you visit the immigration office for the extension of your stay in the country as the necessary requirements to extend your stay in the country will be laid to you.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many days are granted on the visa-free policy for Indian travelers?

Citizens of India can stay up to 30 days, and this duration starts counting from the day the visitor arrives in the country.

Can I snap pictures at the Angolan military sites when I visit for tourism or other purposes?

No! You cannot take pictures at the Angolan military site. Even approaching military personnel for photographs is highly prohibited.

Is yellow fever certificate that necessary when visiting Angola?

Valid certificates of vaccination for Hepatitis A, Polio, Tetanus, Typhoid and Yellow Fever are strictly requested when you are visiting Angola, especially from a region where the aforementioned illnesses are common. 

What is the Angolan Standard Time compared to Indian?

Angolan Standard Time zone is (GMT+1) West African Time Zone, and Indian Standard Time Zone is (GMT+5:30mins), this makes Angola 4 hours, 30 minutes behind India.