🇦🇴Angola

Typically bring

• Passport with at least six months' validity remaining.
• Confirmed return or onward ticket.
• Proof of accommodation (hotel reservations or a letter from a host).
• Proof of sufficient funds for the duration of stay (e.g., bank statements or cash).
• Yellow fever vaccination certificate (often required for entry, even if not always enforced).

Watch out for

• Overstaying the 30-day limit can result in fines or deportation.
• Not carrying proof of onward travel may lead to entry denial.
• Insufficient funds or lack of accommodation proof can cause issues at immigration.
• Failing to carry a yellow fever vaccination certificate may result in delays or refusal.
• ATMs and credit card acceptance are limited outside major cities; carry cash.

Good to know

• Portuguese is the official language; basic phrases can be helpful.
• The Angolan Kwanza (AOA) is the local currency, though USD is widely accepted.
• Mobile network coverage is limited in rural areas; buy a local SIM card in cities.
• Luanda has a high crime rate; avoid walking alone at night and use reputable transport.
• Transport options include taxis (negotiate fares) and minibuses called 'candongueiros'.