Business & investor visas
Angolan Privileged (Investor) Visa
For foreign investors and their representatives to implement an approved private-investment project in Angola. Tied to a recognised investment scheme.
Under review — check current rules
Important information
- Official name
- Visto Privilegiado / Visto de Investidor
- Route type
- Investor / business visa
- Entries
- Multiple
- Permitted stay
- Up to 2 years, extendable for equal periods
- Consular fee
- US$250 per applicant
- Angolan Embassy (Washington DC) 'Privileged Visa' schedule; fees vary by mission.
- Prior registration
- Investment must be registered
- The investment proposal must be registered with the competent public-administration body (e.g. AIPEX) under the Private Investment Law (SME).
- Where to apply
- Angolan diplomatic or consular mission
- Granted by the Migration Authority to the investor, representative or attorney of an investing company (SME).
Who it is for
- Foreign investors with a private-investment project registered under the Private Investment Law
- Representatives or attorneys of investing companies
Requirements
- Proof that the investment proposal is registered/approved by the competent Angolan authority
- Valid passport and company/representation documents
- Supporting documents required by the SME / migration authority
What you can do
- Enter Angola to implement and run the approved investment project
- Reside for the granted period and extend while the project continues
Documents you may need
- Completed and signed visa application form
- Letter of request addressed to the consular and diplomatic mission
- Criminal background check, translated and authenticated
- Medical certificate, translated and authenticated
- Proof of means of subsistence
- Three recent colour passport photographs
- Original passport plus photocopy
- Signed statement pledging to respect Angolan laws
- Investor certificate
- Proof of authorisation to import capital for the investment from the competent banking entity
- Valid proxy/power of attorney (if applying as a representative)
How to apply
First have the investment proposal registered with the competent Angolan public-administration body under the Private Investment Law — the visa is granted on the basis of that registration.
Then submit the signed application, the letter of request, the authenticated criminal-record and medical certificates, the investor certificate and proof of authorised capital import to an Angolan diplomatic or consular mission, and pay the consular fee.
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.