Angola visa requirements for Cape Verdians

Travel and visa requirements

Angolan Visa is not required for Cape Verdians

Stay Duration: 30 days

Entry Requirements

  • Citizens of Cape Verde are not required to apply for a visa to visit Angola for a stay duration of 30 days.
  • A valid passport with at least 4 blank pages and a minimum of one year before expiration is required from visitors.
  • Visitors must provide receipts for hotel reservations and/or proof of accommodation.
  • Proof of sufficient funds of at least 200 USD per day of your stay through a recent bank statement is required from visitors.
  • Visitors will be required to present a ticket reservation with a return trip at the port of entry.
  • A credit/debit card or a PayPal account is needed for the Angola pre-visa payment.
  • Upon arrival in Angola, visitors will have to present passports along with your printed e-receipt.
  • Visitor’s are required to provide a certificate of Vaccination for Hepatitis A, Polio, Tetanus, Typhoid, Yellow Fever.
  • The estimated flight time from Praia, Cape Verde to Angola is 7 hours, 23 minutes.
  • Visitors are not allowed to possess firearms, ammunition, or explosive materials.
  • Visitors are expected to be courteous and conscious of existing rules and customs as they go about their tourism-related activities.
  • In Angola, the standard voltage is 220 V and the frequency is 50 Hz.
  • Religion in Angola consists of about 1,000 religious communities in the country, most of which are Christian.
  • Angola currently uses the West Africa Standard Time zone (GMT+1), hence, Angola is 2 hours ahead of Cape Verde.
  • Public transportation consists of railways, buses, taxis and harbours.
  • The Angolan Kwanza is the currency of Angola.
  • Portuguese is the only official language, is known by 80% of the population as the primary or secondary language. 
  • The main staples eaten in Angola are rice and funje, a type of polenta made from corn or manioc flour.
  • Rucana falls in Angola is one of the largest waterfalls in the continent, measuring 2,300 feet wide and 390 feet high.
  • The giant Sable Antelope, which is endemic to Angola, was discovered in 2014 after it was thought to be extinct.
  • 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 into Namibia. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it safe to visit Angola?

Angola is safe for visitors that are ready to obey the rules and standards of the country. Most of all, travelling after dark and alone is never a good idea.

How populous is Angola?

Angola population is equivalent to 0.41% of the total world population. Angola ranks number 45 in the list of countries. The current population in 2019 is estimated at 31.83 million, up from 2014's estimated 22.1 million.

Can I extend my visa in Angola?

Yes, Angola tourist visas can be extended once for a further 30 days by making applications to the Immigration Department.