Angola
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Areas where FCDO advises against all but essential travel
Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against FCDO advice.
Cabinda Province, except Cabinda city
FCDO advises against all but essential travel to Cabinda Province, except to Cabinda city. This is due to separatist groups carrying out targeted attacks on foreigners and the risk of kidnap.
Border areas in Lunda Norte Province
FCDO advises against all but essential travel to within 1km of the border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in Lunda Norte province, except for official border crossings and their access roads. This is due to poor conditions, insecurity and banditry.
Find out more about why FCDO advises against travel.
Protests in Luanda
Unrest in Luanda and several provinces on 28 - 31 July has resulted in at least 29 fatalities, according to the Government of Angola. While tensions have eased, the situation remains unpredictable. British nationals should remain vigilant, avoid all demonstrations, and follow local guidance.
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If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance. Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.
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Update history
2025-12-10 12:47
New information about dual nationals returning to the UK (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2025-11-25 11:05
New information about protests and demonstrations (‘Safety and security’ page).
2025-08-01 16:05
Updated information about protests in Luanda (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2025-07-28 16:16
Information added about a 3-day strike for taxi drivers in Luanda from 28 July. We are aware of reports of attacks on vehicles, including on app-based taxis (e.g. Yango and Heetch) and public buses, looting and civil disorder in the capital, Luanda (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2025-07-01 12:08
Updated information of what health risks you’ll face in Angola (‘Health’ page).
2024-01-10 12:55
This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.
2023-11-01 10:30
British nationals visiting Angola are no longer required to show yellow fever vaccination card (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2023-10-09 16:55
British Nationals visiting Angola as tourists are no longer required to apply for a visa for visits up to 30 days (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2023-10-06 10:47
Information about announced changes to visa requirements to enter Angola (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2023-07-28 10:50
Information about the removal of all COVID-19 requirements to enter and exit Angola (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages).
2023-06-22 12:01
Information about the global terrorism risks to British nationals abroad on all FCDO travel advice pages
2023-06-19 15:28
Information on air travel (‘Safety and security’ page).
2023-04-17 16:15
Updated information about Covid-19 requirements to enter Angola (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2022-10-11 15:25
Updated information about quarantine and testing on arrival (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirement’ pages)
2022-09-27 11:27
Removal of information about Angola elections (‘Summary’ page).
2022-08-17 16:10
Updated information on some airlines accepting an antigen test completed before departure if you are fully vaccinated (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2022-08-09 15:45
Updated information on the forthcoming general elections (‘Summary’ page)
2022-05-19 13:51
Update to information following the easing of some COVID-19 restrictions (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages).
2022-03-17 17:31
Full review and amendments of ‘Entry requirements’ and ‘Coronavirus’ pages
Warnings and insurance
TheYour Foreign,travel Commonwealthinsurance &could Developmentbe Officeinvalidated (FCDO)if providesyou advice about risks of travel toagainst helpadvice Britishfrom nationalsthe makeForeign, informedCommonwealth decisions.& FindDevelopment outOffice more about FCDO travel advice. (FCDO).
Areas where FCDO advises against all but essential travel
Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against FCDO advice.
Cabinda Province, except Cabinda city
FCDO advises against all but essential travel to Cabinda Province, except to Cabinda city. This is due to separatist groups carrying out targeted attacks on foreigners and the risk of kidnap.
Border areas in Lunda Norte Province
FCDO advises against all but essential travel to within 1km of the border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in Lunda Norte province, except for official border crossings and their access roads. This is due to poor conditions, insecurity and banditry.
Find out more about why FCDO advises against travel.
Protests in Luanda
Unrest in Luanda and several provinces on 28 - 31 July has resulted in at least 29 fatalities, according to the Government of Angola. While tensions have eased, the situation remains unpredictable. British nationals should remain vigilant, avoid all demonstrations, and follow local guidance.
Before you travel
No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guideguide. andYou anymay specificalso travelfind adviceit thathelpful applies to you: to:
disabledguidetravellerson disability and travel abroad- see general advice for LGBT+ travellers
Follow
Travel insurance
If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance. Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.
About FCDO travel advice
FCDO provides advice about risks of travel to help you make informed decisions. Find out more about FCDO travel advice.
Get travel advice updates
Sign up to get email notifications when this travel advice is updated.
Follow FCDO:
Update history
2025-12-10 12:47
New information about dual nationals returning to the UK (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2025-11-25 11:05
New information about protests and demonstrations (‘Safety and security’ page).
2025-08-01 16:05
Updated information about protests in Luanda (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2025-07-28 16:16
Information added about a 3-day strike for taxi drivers in Luanda from 28 July. We are aware of reports of attacks on vehicles, including on app-based taxis (e.g. Yango and Heetch) and public buses, looting and civil disorder in the capital, Luanda (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2025-07-01 12:08
Updated information of what health risks you’ll face in Angola (‘Health’ page).
2024-01-10 12:55
This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.
2023-11-01 10:30
British nationals visiting Angola are no longer required to show yellow fever vaccination card (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2023-10-09 16:55
British Nationals visiting Angola as tourists are no longer required to apply for a visa for visits up to 30 days (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2023-10-06 10:47
Information about announced changes to visa requirements to enter Angola (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2023-07-28 10:50
Information about the removal of all COVID-19 requirements to enter and exit Angola (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages).
2023-06-22 12:01
Information about the global terrorism risks to British nationals abroad on all FCDO travel advice pages
2023-06-19 15:28
Information on air travel (‘Safety and security’ page).
2023-04-17 16:15
Updated information about Covid-19 requirements to enter Angola (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2022-10-11 15:25
Updated information about quarantine and testing on arrival (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirement’ pages)
2022-09-27 11:27
Removal of information about Angola elections (‘Summary’ page).
2022-08-17 16:10
Updated information on some airlines accepting an antigen test completed before departure if you are fully vaccinated (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2022-08-09 15:45
Updated information on the forthcoming general elections (‘Summary’ page)
2022-05-19 13:51
Update to information following the easing of some COVID-19 restrictions (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages).
2022-03-17 17:31
Full review and amendments of ‘Entry requirements’ and ‘Coronavirus’ pages