Angola transit visa

You can connect without a visa if you have a confirmed flight to a third country within 24 hours and stay in the international transit area.

Ways to get a Angola transit visa

Transit without a visa
Transit without a visa
Passengers with a confirmed onward flight to a third country within 24 hours who meet the airport transit conditions qualify.
Stay
Up to 24 hours.

Who needs it

A separate transit visa and its eligibility rules are not described.

Who doesn't

Passengers who meet all the transit-without-visa conditions do not need a visa for their airport connection.

Changing planes

Can you stay airside?: Yes, without a visa if you stay in the transit area
Leaving the airport: You must stay in the international transit area. Leaving the airport is outside this exemption; the usual entry visa or visa-free rules apply.
Longest transit: 24 hours
Transit without a visa: Have a confirmed onward ticket to a third country within 24 hours. Continue on the same aircraft or the first departing aircraft. Stay in the international transit area and carry the documents needed for your next destination.

What to bring

Confirmed onward flight ticket to a third country within 24 hours.
Documents required for your next destination.

Good to know

Stay in the international transit area.
Do not leave the airport.
Continue on the same aircraft or the first departing aircraft.
Rules for connections longer than 24 hours are not specified.

Questions

Do I need a transit visa for Angola?

A separate transit visa and its eligibility rules are not described. Passengers who meet all the transit-without-visa conditions do not need a visa for their airport connection.

How long can I stay on a Angola transit visa?

Up to 24 hours in the international transit area.

What documents do I need for a Angola transit visa?

Confirmed onward flight ticket to a third country within 24 hours.; Documents required for your next destination..

How long can I stay in transit in Angola?

Up to 24 hours, if you meet the conditions. Have a confirmed onward ticket to a third country within 24 hours. Continue on the same aircraft or the first departing aircraft. Stay in the international transit area and carry the documents needed for your next destination.

Can I stay inside the airport in Angola without a visa?

Yes, staying in the international transit area is allowed for most travellers. To leave the airport: You must stay in the international transit area. Leaving the airport is outside this exemption; the usual entry visa or visa-free rules apply.

What rules do I have to follow on a Angola transit visa?

Stay in the international transit area. Do not leave the airport. Continue on the same aircraft or the first departing aircraft.

Does my passport change whether I need a transit visa for Angola?

Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the Angola visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.

Can a transit visa for Angola be refused?

Yes. Officials can refuse a visa or entry, even after you apply. Give true answers, bring the documents asked for, and keep proof of your onward trip and money.

Where do I check the latest Angola transit visa rules?

On Angola's official immigration or foreign ministry website, or at its embassy. Rules change, so check close to your trip.

Can I change my transit visa once I am in Angola?

Often you cannot switch visa type inside the country. Ask the immigration office before you travel if you might need to.

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