Angola visa requirements for Swazis

Travel and visa requirements

Angolan Visa is not required for Swazis

Stay Duration: 30 days

Entry Requirements

  • Citizens of Eswatini are granted visa on arrival 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 ticket at the port of entry.
  • A credit/debit card or a PayPal account is needed for the Angola pre-visa payment.
  • Upon arrival in Eswatini visitors will have to present passports along with your printed e-receipt.
  • Visitor’s are required to provide certificate of Vaccination for Hepatitis A, Polio, Tetanus, Typhoid, Yellow Fever.
  • South African Airways and Emirates are some of the carriers that fly from Swaziland to Angola.
  • The estimated flight time from Swaziland to Angola is 3 hours, 4 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 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, most of which are Christian.
  • Angola currently uses the West Africa Standard Time zone (GMT+1), hence, Eswatini is 1 hour ahead of Angola.
  • 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 seen as safe during the day. At night, it could be dangerous and travel on the roads during this time should be avoided. Street crimes are common in the country and this include pickpocketing, carjacking and armed muggings.

What is the legal drinking age in Angola?

18 years is the legal age for both drinking and purchasing alcohol in Angola according to its laws and regulations.

Can I drink tap water in Angola?

Do not drink tap water in Angola but you can consume only boiled, filtered or bottled water instead.