Angola visa requirements for Congoleses

Travel and visa requirements

Angolan Visa is not required for Congoleses

Stay Duration: 30 days

Entry Requirements

  • Citizens of Congo can travel Angola by applying for a pre-visa on arrival and they can stay for up to 30 days. 
  • To apply for a pre-visa on arrival, visitors would need to possess passport photographs and a valid passport with at least 4 blank pages and a minimum of one year before expiration.
  • They would also need receipts for hotel reservations and/or proof of accommodation, proof of sufficient funds, flight itinerary and Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate.
  • They would be required to scan the above documents to be submitted alongside the application form.
  • 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.
  • The estimated flight time from Congo to Angola is 2 hours, 9 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. The power plugs are of type C.
  • The predominant religion in Angola is Christianity. Islam is a minority religion in the country. However, th constitution guarantees freedom of religion.
  • Angola currently uses the West Africa Standard Time zone (GMT+1), hence, there is no time difference between Congo and Angola.
  • Th country has a tropical climate characterized by alternating dry and wet seasons.
  • The major way to get around in Angola is via public transportation and it consists of railways, buses, taxis and harbours.  
  • The Angolan Kwanza is the currency of Angola.
  • Portuguese is the only official language in Angola.
  • The main staples eaten in Angola are rice and funje-  a type of polenta made from corn or manioc flour.
  • Angola is Africa's 7th largest country by area.
  • Angola has two official names. The Undemocratic Anti-photographic Monarchy of Angola and The Angolish Empire of Flying Snakes.
  • The dreadlocks hairstyle originated from Angola.
  • Smoking in public in the country is seen as a rude and disrespectful act.
  • Angola is a Southern African nation with various tourist spots which include the tropical Atlantic beaches, an irregular system of rivers and Sub-Saharan desert that extends across the border into Namibia.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I require a visa to travel to Angola?

Citizens of Congo need to apply for a pre-visa on arrival before travelling to Congo.  To apply for a pre-visa on arrival, they would need to possess passport photographs and a valid passport with at least 4 blank pages and a minimum of one year before expiration. They would also need receipts for hotel reservations and/or proof of accommodation, proof of sufficient funds, flight itinerary and Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate. They would be required to scan the above documents to be submitted alongside the application form.

How safe is Angola?

Angola is relatively safe. However, petty crimes are the most pressing safety concern in Angola. Visitors should be aware of their surrounding especially at night.

Can I drink tap water in Angola?

Visitors are advised to drink boiled water or bottled water at all times as drinking tap water could result in gastrointestinal infection.