Angola visa requirements for Namibians

Travel and visa requirements

Angolan Visa is not required for Namibians

Stay Duration: 30 days

Entry Requirements

  • Namibians are allowed to visit Angola without a visa and stay for up to 30 days per visit.
  • A passport valid for at least 6 months with 2 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.
  • The estimated flight time from Windhoek to Luanda is 23 hours 29 minutes.
  • 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.
  • Proof of sufficient funds that covers your stay in Angola is required.
  • You are allowed to bring in and exit the country with no more than $160.
  • 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 needed.
  • Emirates is the most common airline to fly from Zambia to Angola.
  • The estimated flight time from Lusaka to Angola is 2 hours, 45 minutes.
  • Visitors are not allowed to possess firearms, ammunition, or explosive materials.
  • Visitors are expected to respect existing rules and customs 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.
  • Angola currently uses the West Africa Standard Time zone (GMT+1) making Zambia 1 hour ahead of Angola.
  • Public transportation consists of railways, buses, taxis, and harbors.
  • The Angolan Kwanza is the currency of Angola and it is symbolized as AOA.
  • Portuguese is the only official language and it is known by 80% of the population as the primary or secondary language. 
  • Angolan local dishes are based mainly on fish, cassava products and spicy stews.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there international schools in Angola?

There are several international schools in Angola, all of which are located in Luanda. Their quality varies, but they're better than local public schools and are the best option for expat kids

Is Luanda safe for tourists?

Luanda is seen as safe during the day. At night, Luanda can become more dangerous, and travel on roads during this time should be avoided. Traveling on roads outside of Luanda should be avoided at all costs after nightfall.

what is |Angola know for?

Is its oil which has given it the nickname, the Kuwait of Africa.

What are some interesting facts about Angola?

Angola is a country located in Southern Africa. The country was a former Portuguese colony but gained self-rule in 1975. After years of civil war, Angola is slowly emerging as a major economic powerhouse in Africa and has one of the fastest-growing economies in the world