Angola Transit Visa Application for South Africa Travel

According to Angola's visa regime, foreign nationals who need to pass through Angola for a short period of time during their journey to another destination are required to obtain a transit Angola visa. It is also known as an airport transit visa or simply ATV (Airport Transit Visa).

How to Get a Transit Angola Visa?

To obtain a transit Angola visa, you must follow the steps below.

Fill out the visa application form completely.
Prepare the documents required for the visa.
Make an appointment for your visa at the Angolan Embassy.
Present all required visa documents at the appointment.
Pay the visa application fees.

Angola Transit Visa Application Form

The Angola transit visa application form must be filled in by hand using only a black ballpoint pen. In transit visa applications, it is sufficient to fill in only the first page of the form and the visa type must be marked as "TRANSIT" at the top.

Angola Transit Visa Application Documents

For an Angola transit visa, you must prepare the following documents.

Passport valid for at least 9 months
Visa application form filled with black ballpoint pen
Two biometric photographs with a white background
A4 size yellow fever vaccination card photocopy
Visa application petition explaining the purpose and plan of travel
Transportation reservation
Accommodation reservation covering the entire duration of the trip
Personal bank account statement approved by the bank and signed in wet ink
A visa or residence permit for legal entry to the country of travel
Bank receipt showing that visa fee has been paid

The documents listed above are standard application documents. The Embassy may request additional documents if deemed necessary. An explanatory list of documents requested for a transit visa application is available on the Documents Required for Angola Visa page.

Appointment for Transit Angola Visa Application

Transit Angola visa appointments are made from the Angola Ankara Embassy. An e-mail requesting an appointment should be sent to the embassy's e-mail address angolavize@gmail.com, along with a pdf or jpeg copy of the visa invitation letter.

How Many Days Does It Take to Complete a Transit Angola Visa Application?

Transit Angola visa applications are finalized within 3-4 business days.

Angola Transit Visa Validity and Duration of Stay

The Angola transit visa is valid for 60 days from the date of issue and allows the holder to stay in Angola for up to five days. The single or double entry transit visa cannot be renewed.

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