Angola Visa Guide: Does It Require a Visa from Türkiye

Angola Visa Guide: Does It Require a Visa from Türkiye

According to Angola's visa policy, foreign nationals who will enter its territory must apply for and obtain a visa appropriate for their travel purposes prior to their travel, with exceptions specific to nationality and passport type.

The Angola visa is a travel document that is placed as a sticker on the passport and is checked by the border police when entering and exiting the country.

Does Angola Require a Visa from Türkiye?

Yes, all citizens of the Republic of Türkiye, regardless of passport type (official, special, service or ordinary), are required to have a visa for their travels to Angola.

What are the Angola Visa Requirements?

Angola visa eligibility criteria are as follows.

• You must have a valid passport.
• You must have a valid Angolan visa.
• You must be a minor or, if a minor, you must have written consent from your parent, legal guardian or legal representative.
• You must not be on the national list of persons banned from entering the country.
• You must not pose a threat to public order or national security in Angola.
• You must meet medical requirements to enter the country.

The visa eligibility criteria listed are standard criteria and you must meet all of these conditions regardless of the type of visa you want to apply for. In addition to these conditions, you may need to meet different criteria depending on the type of visa you want to apply for.

Angola Visa Types

Before your trip to Angola, you must apply for the Angola visa type appropriate for your travel purpose and length of stay.

Angola visa types are divided into 3 basic types: transit visa, short-term visa and long-term visa. Tourist and business visas are short-term; work visa, investor visa, family reunification visa and residence visa are long-term Angola visa types.

People who want to travel to Angola for touristic purposes, to visit family or friends, to participate in cultural or sporting events must obtain a tourist Angola visa. The tourist Angola visa holder can stay in Angola for a maximum of 2 months from the date of entry.

You can find detailed information about the tourist Angola visa in the rest of the article.

Where to Apply for an Angola Visa?

Angola visa applications are made to the Angola foreign mission in the country of residence. Visa applications for people residing in Türkiye must be made to the Angola Ankara Embassy.

The Angola Embassy in Ankara does not have an agreement with any intermediary institution; applications are accepted directly by the Angola Embassy during working hours on Mondays and Tuesdays by appointment.

The Embassy of Angola operates under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Angola.

Steps to Apply for Angola Tourist Visa

The Angola tourist visa application process is given below.

1. Fill out the Angola visa application form.
2. Prepare the necessary documents for a tourist visa.
3. Make an appointment to apply for a visa at the Angola Ankara Embassy.
4. Submit the application form and the documents required for the visa application at the appointment.
5. Pay the visa application fee.

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

What are the Required Documents for Angola Tourist Visa Application?

The documents required for the Angola tourist visa application are listed below.

• A passport valid for at least another 9 months
• Angola visa application form, completely filled in with a black pen
• 2 biometric photographs taken in front of a white background
• A4 size copy of the yellow fever vaccination certificate
• A visa application petition explaining the travel purpose and plan in detail.
• Round trip transportation reservations for Angola
• Accommodation reservations covering the entire duration of your trip
• Certified and signed bank statement from the bank
• Bank receipt showing that the 70 USD visa fee has been paid

The documents listed above are standard application documents and the Embassy may request additional documents if deemed necessary. You can access the full and detailed list of documents requested for the Angola tourist visa and all other visa types on the Angola visa required documents page.

Angola Tourist Visa Appointment Process

You can make an appointment for Angola tourist visa application by sending an e-mail to the Angola Ankara Embassy.

In order to make a visa appointment, you must send a copy of your visa application petition in pdf or jpeg format to the Angola Ankara Embassy e-mail address angolavize@gmail.com.

Angola Visa Validity and Duration of Stay

The Angola tourist visa is issued as a single or multiple entry visa, to be used within 60 days from the date of issue, and allows you to stay in Angola for up to 30 days. The tourist visa can be extended once for an additional 30 days.

How Much Is the Angola Visa Fee?

The fee for short-term Angola visas is 70 USD in 2024. This fee does not include consultancy and sworn translation costs if necessary.

What is the Angola Visa Policy?

Angola requires visas for citizens of countries other than Namibia. It is not yet possible to enter another country with an Angola visa.

Within the Kavango-Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area (KAZA TFCA), a visa agreement has yet to be signed that would allow KAZA visa holders to travel freely between Angola, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

Frequently Asked Questions

The most frequently asked questions and answers about the Angola visa and application process are given below.

Can I Apply for an Angola Visa Online?

No, Turkish citizens must apply for an Angola visa at the Angola Embassy in Ankara before their travels. The information provided by different sources that it can be done online is not up to date.

Although a decree published on February 20, 2018 allowed tourist Angola visa applications to be made electronically over the internet, since Angola has a foreign representative in Türkiye, Turkish citizens must apply at the foreign representative office and electronic visa applications are not accepted. There is also no visa application on arrival for Turkish citizens.

Should I Apply for My Angola Visa in Person?

Yes, you must apply for a tourist Angola visa in person. All Angola visa applications, including tourist visas, require fingerprints and must be applied for in person.

What are the Reasons for Angola Visa Rejection?

Angola visa refusal is usually given in cases where the person does not have sufficient financial resources and it is suspected that he/she will not return to his/her country. The possibility of visa refusal is also high for those who have previously violated their visa.

There are fines and deportation practices for those who violate visa requirements in Angola.

How can I track and inquire about my Angola visa?

For Angola visa tracking and inquiry procedures, you can contact the Angola Ankara Embassy by phone or e-mail to get information. When your visa is finalized, you will be informed through one of the communication channels you specified during your application.

Does Angola Have an Express Visa Application?

Yes, Angola has an express visa application.

Express visa, also known as short-term visa, is given to foreign nationals who need to travel to Angola for urgent reasons. The short-term visa, valid for 72 hours, allows a stay of 10 days in Angola and can be extended once for another 10 days.

While express visa applications are concluded within 2 to 3 days, normal short-term visa applications are concluded within 4 to 5 business days.

Is It Difficult to Get an Angola Visa?

Obtaining an Angola visa is not difficult if you prepare all visa documents completely and in accordance with the rules and make a correct application. In your visa application, proving that you can cover the travel expenses and that you will return to your country at the end of the visa period are the main requirements for obtaining an easy visa.

Where can I get Angola Visa Consulting Service?

You can get Angola visa consultancy service and expert support for your visa applications from accredited visa agencies registered with TÜRSAB in Türkiye. It is possible to get consultancy service for all types of Angola visas, transit, short-term and long-term. We recommend that you do not pay attention to people and websites that want to market you health insurance or appointments with the name of visa centers.

Accredited agency Vizem.net offers consultancy services for all Angola visa applications of Turkish citizens, from the preparation of documents to passport delivery. You can get Angola visa consultancy by applying to Vizem.net offices in Istanbul, Ankara, Bursa, Kocaeli and Mersin or by reaching the call center.