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Visitor & short-stay visas

Angolan Medical Treatment Visa

For foreign nationals travelling to Angola to receive treatment in a hospital unit. Intended for those seeking medical care in the country.

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Stay/validity/entries (180 days, 60-day use-by, multiple entries, extendable) are confirmed by SME, but the document specifics — passport validity (~18 months, 2 free pages) and the US$200/day subsistence figure — come from a consular listing not on the official sme.gov.ao or angola.org domain; verify these figures before publishing.

Important information

Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Angola government website before you apply.
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Official name
Visto de Tratamento Médico
Route type
Medical visitor visa
Validity
60 days from issuance to enter
Permitted stay
Up to 180 days
Entries
Multiple
Renewable
Yes, on documented justification
Maximum stay
180 days
Per SME; extendable when justified until treatment concludes.
Must be used within
60 days of issue
SME.
Number of entries
Multiple entries
SME.
Extendable
Yes
On documented justification, until the treatment is completed (SME).
Where to apply
Angolan diplomatic or consular mission

Who it is for

  • Patients travelling to Angola for hospital treatment
  • Where relevant, an accompanying person supporting the patient

Requirements

  • Documentation from the treating Angolan hospital unit
  • Valid passport and supporting medical/financial documents

Documents you may need

  • Completed and signed visa application form
  • Notarised covering letter addressed to the consular mission requesting the visa
  • Valid passport plus photocopy of the main and migration pages
  • Official document from the Angolan hospital/health institution that will provide the treatment
  • Proof of means of subsistence for the period of stay

How to apply

Arrange the treatment first: the application hinges on an official document from the Angolan public or private hospital unit that will assist or operate on the patient.

Submit the signed application and supporting documents to an Angolan diplomatic or consular mission. The visa must be used within 60 days of issue, permits multiple entries and a stay of up to 180 days, and can be extended, on justification, until treatment concludes.

Frequently asked questions

  • No. SME states the medical treatment visa does not allow the holder to carry out any work activity or to establish residence in Angola.

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.

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