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Angola Travel Advisory

Luanda

Exercise Caution
By TravelSafe Research TeamSource: U.S. State Department ↗
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CapitalLuanda
LanguagePortuguese
CurrencyAOA · Angolan kwanza
TimezoneUTC+01:00
Exercise CautionUpdated 2026-03-05
Risk Level2 / 4
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Exercise increased caution in Angola due to crime , health , unrest , and landmines . Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Crime Petty crime, assaults, and armed robberies are common. Other crimes, like burglary, occur, but with less frequency. Health Medical services in Angola are limited. Adequate trauma and ambulance services are not widely available. Even a minor health issue may require medical evacuation at the traveler’s expense. Unrest Demonstrations related to the local political situation may occur with little notice. They may disrupt transportation and other essential services. Landmines Landmines and unexploded ordnance exist throughout Angola. Many locations with unexploded landmines and ordnance are marked. However, some may be unmarked or hard to spot. Reconsider Travel to the Luanda greater metropolitan area due to risk of crime .

Ambulance

Ambulance

General

General

Police

Police

Fire

Fire

Tap any number to call from a mobile device

General

Com licenca

kong lee-SEN-sah

Excuse me

Quanto custa?

KWAN-too KOOS-tah

How much?

Quero comprar

KEH-roo kom-PRAHR

I want to buy...

Nao

now

No

Por favor

por fah-VOR

Please

Onde fica?

ON-jee FEE-kah

Where is...?

Sim

seeng

Yes

Greetings

Oi

oy

Hello

Obrigado

oh-bree-GAH-doo

Thank you

Emergency

Ajuda!

ah-ZHOO-dah

Help!

Is it safe to travel to Angola right now?
The U.S. Department of State rates Angola at Level 2 (Exercise Caution) as of the current advisory. Exercise increased caution in Angola due to crime , health , unrest , and landmines . Some areas have increased risk.
Do U.S. citizens need a visa for Angola?
Visa requirements depend on your passport and length of stay. Use TravelSafe's free Visa Checker (linked in the Visa Requirements section above) to see the latest entry rules, passport validity requirements, and any visa-on-arrival options.
What are the emergency numbers in Angola?
Emergency services in Angola: Ambulance 112; General 113; Police 113; Fire 115. Tap any number in the Emergency section above to call directly from a mobile device.
Is Angola safe for solo travelers?
With the current advisory at Level 2 (Exercise Caution), Angola is generally manageable for prepared solo travelers. Standard precautions apply: share your itinerary, keep digital copies of your passport, and register with STEP (step.state.gov).

Always cross-check with official sources: travel.state.gov · cdc.gov

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