Visitor & short-stay visas
Angolan Tourism Visa (e-Visa)
For travellers making recreational, sporting or cultural visits to Angola. Available online for eligible nationalities as a short-stay entry.
Expert reviewed Official guidance referenced
Under review — check current rules
Tourism e-visa fee amount not stated (varies by nationality/processing) — verify the current fee on the SME e-visa portal before publishing any figure.
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.
- Official name
- Visto de Turismo
- Route type
- Short-stay visitor visa / e-visa
- Validity
- 60 days from issuance to enter
- Permitted stay
- Up to 30 days
- Entries
- Single or multiple
- Renewable
- Yes, once, for an equal period
Who it is for
- Foreign visitors travelling for tourism, sport or cultural reasons
- Nationals of countries eligible to apply for the Angola e-visa
- Travellers who are not exempt from the tourism visa under the visa-exemption decree
Requirements
- Passport valid beyond the intended stay with blank pages
- Recent passport-style photograph
- Proof of purpose and accommodation for the visit
- International vaccination certificate where required (e.g. yellow fever)
- Payment of the applicable visa fee
What you can do
- Enter Angola for tourism, sporting or cultural activities
- Stay up to the period granted and request one renewal for an equal period
- You may not work for pay or establish residence on this visa
How to apply
- Create an application on the SME e-visa portal (smevisa.gov.ao)
- Upload the required documents and pay the fee
- Await the electronic approval and present it on arrival at the border
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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