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Visitor & short-stay visas

Angolan Short-Stay Visa

A rapid-issue route for travellers needing urgent, very short entries to Angola when time does not allow a standard application.

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Passport-validity requirement differs by source (SME states minimum 1 year; the Angolan Embassy short-term checklist states at least 6 months); the US$80 consular fee and US$200/day subsistence figure are from the Angolan Embassy (Washington DC) and vary by mission/reciprocity — verify against the applicant's own consular mission.

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 Curta Duração
Route type
Urgent short-stay visitor visa
Validity
72 hours from issuance
Permitted stay
Up to 7 days
Renewable
Yes, for an equal period
Maximum stay
7 days
Renewable in-country for one further equal period (SME).
Must be used within
72 hours of issue
The short-duration visa lapses if not used inside this window (SME).
Number of entries
Single entry
Consular fee
US$80 per applicant
Angolan Embassy (Washington DC) schedule; fees vary by mission.
Where to apply
Angolan diplomatic or consular mission
Granted directly by the mission for urgent-entry cases; it does not permit residence or paid work.

Who it is for

  • Travellers who need to enter Angola urgently and cannot wait for a standard visa
  • Short, time-critical trips

How to apply

  • Apply through the SME / Angolan diplomatic or consular mission, demonstrating the urgent reason for travel
  • Provide a valid passport and supporting documents for the trip

Requirements

  • Reserved for genuinely urgent reasons to enter Angola; it does not authorise residence, study or remunerative work.
  • A passport valid for the required period (SME states a minimum of one year) with the standard clear pages.
  • A yellow-fever vaccination certificate, as required for entry to Angola.
  • Evidence of enough money for the stay — the consular checklist cites a bank statement showing about US$200 for each day in Angola.
  • Confirmed accommodation and a travel itinerary for the visit.

Documents you may need

  • Completed and signed visa application form
  • One recent colour passport photograph
  • Original passport plus a photocopy of the main and migration pages
  • Copy of the travel itinerary
  • Yellow-fever vaccination card
  • Notarised covering letter addressed to the consular mission
  • Recent bank statement evidencing means of subsistence
  • Hotel reservation or proof of accommodation

Frequently asked questions

  • Yes — SME describes it as renewable for one further equal period (another 7 days) for the purpose that justified its issue. It cannot be converted into a residence or work permit.

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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