Angola visa for British citizens

Angolan citizens planning a trip to the United Kingdom will observe that standard visa application pathways are currently suspended, a reality reflected by the absence of specific visa data on this page. This means that general tourism or common business travel from Angola to the UK is effectively not possible, necessitating extremely specific and exceptional circumstances for any potential entry. Flights from Luanda typically require at least one, often two, lengthy layovers in European or African transit hubs, with no direct routes operating the 6,700-kilometer journey. This challenging scenario, distinct from many other international routes, has significantly impacted the flow of Angolan visitors for over a decade, making direct planning through typical channels unfeasible.

Visa-free30d stay· verified 2026-05-29

Entry requirements

Passport validity
6+ months
Blank pages
2+
Onward ticket
Required
Funds proof
Required
Yellow fever cert.
Required

Visa options

TouristTourist Visa Exemption Program Entry (30 days)
30d$0multiple-entryvalid 1mo
TouristTourist Visa (Ordinary, up to 120 days)
30dmultiple-entryvalid 4mo
TouristTourist Territorial Visa (up to 120 days)
30dmultiple-entryvalid 4mo
TransitTransit Visa
OtherOrdinary Visa
Apply
BusinessBusiness Visa
WorkWork Visa (Ordinary)
multiple-entryvalid 1y
WorkWork Visa – Government or State-Owned Company Employees
multiple-entryvalid 1y
WorkWork Visa – Independent Service Providers, Sports, or Arts
multiple-entryvalid 1y
WorkWork Visa – Oil, Mining, and Construction (Classification C)
multiple-entryvalid 1y
WorkWork Visa – Trade, Fisheries, Shipping, and Aviation
multiple-entryvalid 1y
WorkWork Visa – Cooperation Agreements
multiple-entryvalid 1y
WorkWork Visa – Other Occupations
multiple-entryvalid 1y
StudentStudent Visa
OtherTemporary Visa
365dmultiple-entryvalid 1y
OtherResidence Visa (Permanent Residence)
multiple-entry
OtherOfficial Visa
$0
Apply
OtherCourtesy Visa
$0
Apply
HumanitarianPrivileged Visa (Humanitarian/Medical)
Othere-Visa (Pre-Visa Authorization / Visa on Arrival for Short Stay)
30d$120multiple-entryvalid 4mo
Apply
TouristTourist Visa Exemption Program Entry (Business and Tourism Activities)
30d$0multiple-entryvalid 1mo
OtherTerritorial Visa (Non-Tourist)
multiple-entry
TouristTourist Visa (Pre-arranged)
30dvalid 2mo

30 days per trip, max 90 days per calendar year for tourism. Return/onward ticket and hotel confirmation required.

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