Angola visa for United States citizens

Angolan passport holders planning a journey to the United States will find that a visa is strictly required for entry, with 7 distinct types available, including popular options for tourist, business, work, and student purposes. Direct flights from Luanda (LAD) frequently connect to major US cities, but travelers should anticipate a significant journey across an 8-hour time difference and familiarize themselves with the US Dollar as the national currency. Preparing for this trip means navigating not only the application process but also the vast cultural differences and the sheer 7,000-mile distance separating these two nations, ensuring a memorable and well-prepared visit.

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. Requires return ticket and hotel reservation.

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