Embassy
Embassy of South Africa, Luanda
Luanda
Rua Premio Dubai, Condominio Ouro Verde, Municipio Da Samba, Sector ZRGA, Luanda, Talatona
Angola visa requirements for South African citizens
South African citizens do not need a visa for Angola. Show your passport at the border and stay up to 90 days.
Passport
ZAF
South Africa
Going to
AGO
Angola
No visa needed
The visa portal also lists South Africa, Namibia and Mozambique as visa-free.
- Visa
- Not required
- Max stay
- 90 days (3 months)
- Fee
- Free
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
What to do
Check your passport is valid for the whole stay, ideally six months beyond it.
Carry proof of onward travel and of funds; border officers can ask for both.
Note the maximum stay and count your days in Angola.
Ways into Angola
Some nationalities can visit without a visa for 30 days.
Visa not required For your passportExtra visa-free countriesThe visa portal also lists South Africa, Namibia and Mozambique as visa-free.
- Stay
- 30 days
- Fee
- Free
How to apply
- Ask your Angolan embassy to confirm the entry rules.
- Show the required travel documents at the border.
- Stay up to 90 days in total each year.
- The portal gives no separate rules for these 3 countries.
eVisaOnline visa applicationTourists and business visitors accepted by the portal can apply online.
- Fee
- Pay the fee shown online
- Processing
- 3 days
How to apply
- Start an application on the official visa portal.
- Enter your details and upload clear document scans.
- Pay the fee shown.
- Wait for approval by email before travel.
- Show the approval when you arrive.
Documents required
- Passport valid 6 months
- Passport page with personal details
- International yellow fever vaccine certificate
- Return flight booking
- Place to stay booking
- Proof of funds
- Hotel booking
- The portal says 3 days; the tourism decree allows 3 working days.
- The receipt is not approval; fees, stay and entry limits are not published.
Visa on arrivalVisa after online approvalTourists with online approval get their visa checked and placed at the border.
How to apply
- Apply through the official visa portal before travel.
- Wait for online approval.
- Show your approval and passport at the border.
Documents required
- Passport or travel document
- Online tourist approval
- You must get approval before travel; this completes the online tourist visa process.
- Keep the emailed approval and show it when you arrive.
Visa requiredEmbassy tourist visaApply at an embassy for holidays, sport or cultural visits needing a visa.
- Stay
- 30–60 days
- Valid for
- 60 days
- Processing
- 3 days
How to apply
- Fill in and sign the form.
- Get the documents your embassy asks for.
- Submit your form and pay the fee.
- Collect and check your visa before travel.
Documents required
- Passport valid 6 months
- 2 blank pages
- Return ticket
- Hotel booking
- International vaccination certificate; Washington specifies yellow fever. vaccine
- Use within 60 days; extend your stay once by 30 days.
- The decree allows 3 working days; paid work and settling are banned.
Sources (25)Last updated 11 November 2026
- Service of Migration and Foreigners: Documents for foreign nationals
- Service of Migration and Foreigners: Visa categories
- Official tourism and business visa portal
- Embassy in Washington: Visa-exempt countries
- Embassy in Washington: Visa requirements
- Embassy in Washington: Visa services and forms
- Embassy in Washington: Ordinary/business visa application
- Embassy in Washington: Work visa
- Embassy in Washington: Temporary-stay visa
- Embassy in India: Visa services
- UK consulate: Exempt countries and amendment notice
- Presidential Decree 189/23, published by the UK consulate
- UK consulate: Visa application procedure
- UK consulate: Tourist visa
- UK consulate: Transit visa
- UK consulate: Study visa
- UK consulate: Work visa
- UK consulate: Temporary-stay visa
- UK consulate: Urgent short-duration visa
- UK consulate: Residence establishment visa
- UK consulate: Privileged visa
- Lisbon consulate: Temporary-stay eligibility and duration
- Foreign ministry mission in Brazil: Medical treatment visa
- Foreign ministry mission in Belgium: Visa conditions and service notice
- Government of Angola: Tourist visa exemption announcement
Embassies for this trip
For lost passports and emergencies.
Coming from South Africa
- Plugs C FAdapter for some
- MoneyAOA Kz
- Time−1h
- DrivingOn the rightLook left first
- LanguagePortuguese
- Emergency113 police112/116 ambulance
Planning your Angola trip
- Kalandula Waterfalls and Pungo n'Dongo Black StonesThese are major natural sights in Malange.
- Baia AzulVisit for desert beaches in Benguela.
- Benguela and LobitoSee Benguela's art deco buildings and Lobito's Restinga Peninsula.
- Kwanza SulSights include Cubal Canyon, Conde hot springs, Binga Waterfalls and the Waku Kungo plains.
Scams to watch for in Angola
- PickpocketingSomeone takes money or belongings without you noticing. Even areas described as safer from violent crime still have pickpocketing.
- Mugging and robberyA criminal uses threats or force to take your belongings. Visible wealth and unfamiliar surroundings can make a visitor an easier target.
- Police fines and passport withholdingPolice may demand an on-the-spot payment if you cannot show identification. They may also keep an original passport until you pay a claimed fine.
About Angola
Angola is a republic on the Atlantic coast of southern Africa, bordering Namibia and Zambia.
- Capital
- Luanda
- Money
- Angolan kwanza (Kz)
- Languages
- Portuguese
- Time zone
- UTC+01:00
- Cars drive on the
- right side
- Calling code
- +244
Other Africa passports
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Questions
Do south african citizens need a visa for Angola?
South African citizens do not need a visa for Angola. Show your passport at the border and stay up to 90 days.
How long can south african citizens stay in Angola?
Up to 90 days each visit with the no visa needed rule. Staying longer can mean a fine or a ban from coming back.
Do angolan citizens need a visa for South Africa?
Angolan citizens do not need a visa for South Africa. Show your passport at the border and stay up to 30 days.
Do other Africa passports get easier entry to Angola?
Algeria, Botswana, Cape Verde, Eswatini Lesotho, and 5 more can enter without applying before they travel.
Which countries near Angola are easier for south african citizens?
Gabon, Benin, Botswana, Eswatini Gambia, and 3 more let south african citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to Angola?
Check your passport is valid for the whole stay, ideally six months beyond it. Carry proof of onward travel and of funds; border officers can ask for both.
What money is used in Angola?
Angolan kwanza (Kz). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.
What language do people speak in Angola?
Portuguese.
How strong is the South Africa passport?
It ranks #51 and reaches 91 destinations without applying ahead.
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