Angola — Complete Emigration Guide 2026
36,170,961 people · Capital: Luanda · Middle Africa
Updated H2 2026 · Compiled from official government sources, re-checked on a rolling basis
Overview
Angola is located in Middle Africa, with a population of 36,170,961. Its currency is the Angolan kwanza. Our database tracks 21 visa pathways for Angola, each linked to a named source.
See also: Angola country profile
Compiled from official government sources, re-checked on a rolling basis. See our methodology and data sources.
Visa Pathways (21)
Sponsored Employment (1)
| Programme | Min Income | Fee | Duration | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visto de Trabalho | — | €232 | 12 mo | 15d |
Investment / Golden Visa (1)
| Programme | Min Income | Fee | Duration | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visto de Investidor (Investor Visa — Lei do Investimento Privado 10/18) | — | — | 24 mo | — |
Study (1)
| Programme | Min Income | Fee | Duration | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visto de Estudo | — | €139 | 12 mo | — |
Research & Academia (1)
| Programme | Min Income | Fee | Duration | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visto de Permanência Temporária (Temporary Stay Visa — Religious / NGO / Researcher / Family) | — | €139 | 12 mo | 15d |
Family Reunification (2)
| Programme | Min Income | Fee | Duration | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reagrupamento Familiar (Family Reunification — Residence Holder's Family) | — | €33 | 24 mo | 30d |
| Visto de Permanência Temporária — Cônjuge de Cidadão Angolano (Spouse of Angolan National) | — | €139 | 12 mo | — |
Spouse & Partner (1)
| Programme | Min Income | Fee | Duration | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aquisição da Nacionalidade por Casamento (Citizenship by Marriage to Angolan, 5-year minimum) | — | €0 | — | 60d |
Ancestry & Descent (2)
| Programme | Min Income | Fee | Duration | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aquisição da Nacionalidade por Adopção | — | — | — | — |
| Nacionalidade Originária por Filiação (Birthright Citizenship — Angolan Parent) | — | — | — | — |
Birthright (1)
| Programme | Min Income | Fee | Duration | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outros Casos de Aquisição — Apátridas Nascidos em Angola (Citizenship for Stateless Persons Born in Angola) | — | €0 | 12 mo | 10d |
General Residence (2)
| Programme | Min Income | Fee | Duration | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visto de Curta Duração | — | €74 | 1 mo | — |
| Visto para Fixação de Residência | — | €185 | 3 mo | — |
Permanent Settlement (2)
| Programme | Min Income | Fee | Duration | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autorização de Residência Permanente (Permanent Residence — 10 years of consecutive temporary residence) | — | €33 | — | 30d |
| Autorização de Residência Temporária (Temporary Residence Authorisation — 2-year, indefinitely renewable) | — | €33 | 24 mo | 30d |
Naturalisation & Citizenship (3)
| Programme | Min Income | Fee | Duration | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aquisição da Nacionalidade Angolana por Naturalização | — | — | — | — |
| Reaquisição da Nacionalidade Angolana (Re-acquisition of Angolan Nationality) | — | — | — | — |
| Regularização Extraordinária da Nacionalidade — Cidadãos PALOP (Extraordinary Naturalization Pathway for Lusophone African Countries) | — | €5 | — | — |
Medical Treatment (1)
| Programme | Min Income | Fee | Duration | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Treatment Visa | — | €46 | 6 mo | — |
Business Visit (1)
| Programme | Min Income | Fee | Duration | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visto de Fronteira | — | €33 | 1 mo | — |
Tourism & Short Stay (1)
| Programme | Min Income | Fee | Duration | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visto de Turismo | — | €65 | 1 mo | 10d |
Transit (1)
| Programme | Min Income | Fee | Duration | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visto de Trânsito | — | €46 | 1 mo | — |
Cost of Living
| Item | Angola | W. Europe Avg | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (1BR) | €420 | €1,200 | -65% |
| Rent (3BR) | €850 | €2,000 | -57% |
| Groceries | €95 | €350 | -73% |
| Transport | €18 | €80 | -78% |
| Utilities | €95 | €150 | -37% |
| Dining (meal) | €28 | €15 | +87% |
Salary & Employment
| Sector | Median (gross, €/yr) |
|---|---|
| Construction | €5,000 |
| Education | €4,000 |
| Engineering | €7,000 |
| Finance | €7,000 |
| Healthcare | €4,000 |
| Hospitality | €2,500 |
| IT | €8,500 |
| Retail | €2,500 |
Shortage Occupations
- Petroleum Engineers (Energy)
- Software Developers (IT)
- Health Professionals (Healthcare)
- Construction Managers (Construction)
Tax
Healthcare
Education
| University | QS Rank | English Progs | Tuition (Intl) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Universidade Agostinho Neto | — | 12 | €2,500 |
| Universidade Católica de Angola | — | 8 | €3,200 |
| Universidade Jean Piaget de Angola | — | 10 | €2,800 |
| Universidade Independente de Angola | — | 6 | €2,400 |
| Universidade Lusófona de Angola | — | 14 | €3,100 |
Practical Info
Banking
Driving
Phone & Internet
Credentials
Quality of Life
Official sources
The visa data on this page is compiled from official government sources — 19 of the 19 pathways link directly to the government page they were verified against, and 18 financial requirements below carry the exact quote from the official source. Values that fail verification are removed, not guessed — see the live verification freshness index.
- sme.gov.ao · 5 pathways · verified 2026-06-23
- lex.ao · 2 pathways · verified 2026-06-09
- maptss.gov.ao · 2 pathways · verified 2026-06-09
- consuladogeral-angola.pt · 2 pathways · verified 2026-06-23
- lex.ao · 1 pathway · verified 2026-06-08
- consuladogeral-angola.pt · 1 pathway · verified 2026-06-23
- consuladogeral-angola.pt · 1 pathway · verified 2026-07-10
- consuladogeral-angola.pt · 1 pathway · verified 2026-07-10
- consuladogeral-angola.pt · 1 pathway · verified 2026-07-10
- sme.gov.ao · 1 pathway · verified 2026-06-20
- consuladogeral-angola.pt · 1 pathway · verified 2026-06-08
- lex.ao · 1 pathway · verified 2026-06-09
Verified requirements — exact official citations
Each figure below was verified verbatim against the official page linked, on the date shown.
Reagrupamento Familiar (Family Reunification — Residence Holder's Family) · 2 verified requirements
Requirement: “Mesmo que Cartão de Residência Temporária: Decreto 21/19 item 3/4: AOA 30.500 (≈ €33). Visto Permanência Temporária na fase consular (Art. 56.1.d): USD 150 (≈ €139) — fee_components mostra ambos.” — sme.gov.ao
Minimum income: “O portal oficial do SME (sme.gov.ao) e o catálogo de actos (sme.gov.ao/ao/catalogo/actos/) listam apenas passaporte e 'Título de Residência'/prorrogação; não existe página de programa de Reagrupamento Familiar com requisito de rendimento — portal não menciona requisito de…” — sme.gov.ao
Visto de Tratamento Médico · 2 verified requirements
Requirement: “Decreto Presidencial 20/19 Tabela item 18: 'Visto de Tratamento Médico — USD 50,00' (≈ €46). Taxa territorial Decreto 21/19 item 11: AOA 15.250 (≈ €17).” — sme.gov.ao
Savings / proof of funds: “O visto de tratamento medico e concedido pelas Missoes diplomaticas e consulares angolanas ao cidadao estrangeiro e destina-se permite a entrada do seu titular em Angola, a fim de efectuar tratamento em unidade hospitalar publico ou privada. ... O visto de tratamento medico deve…” — sme.gov.ao
Visto de Permanência Temporária — Cônjuge de Cidadão Angolano (Spouse of Angolan National) · 2 verified requirements
Requirement: “Decreto Presidencial 20/19 Tabela item 11: USD 150,00 (≈ €139). Componente territorial Decreto 21/19 item 9: AOA 45.250 (≈ €49).” — sme.gov.ao
Minimum income: “Página é o portal homepage do Serviço de Migração e Estrangeiros (SME); não tem página específica do Visto de Permanência Temporária para cônjuge e não menciona requisito de rendimento.” — sme.gov.ao
Visto de Fronteira · 1 verified requirement
Requirement: “Decreto Presidencial 21/19 de 14 de Janeiro, Tabela item 8: 'Visto de Fronteira — AOA 30.500,00' (≈ €33 a 2026 FX ~ AOA 920/EUR).” — lex.ao
Visto para Fixação de Residência · 1 verified requirement
Requirement: “Decreto Presidencial 20/19 Tabela item 10: 'Visto de Fixação de Residência — USD 200,00' (≈ €185). Prorrogação territorial Decreto 21/19 item 23: AOA 9.600 (≈ €10).” — sme.gov.ao
Visto de Turismo · 1 verified requirement
Requirement: “Decreto Presidencial 20/19 de 14 de Janeiro, Tabela de Actos Migratórios Consulares, item 19: 'Visto de Turismo — USD 70,00' (≈ €65 a 2026 FX). Para concessão em fronteira: Decreto 21/19 item 13 AOA 36.600 (≈ €40).” — sme.gov.ao
Visto de Estudo · 1 verified requirement
Requirement: “Decreto Presidencial 20/19 Tabela item 9: 'Visto de Estudo — USD 150,00' (≈ €139). Taxa territorial Decreto 21/19 item 10: AOA 45.250 (≈ €49). Prorrogação Decreto 21/19 item 17: AOA 22.625 (≈ €24).” — sme.gov.ao
Visto de Investidor (Investor Visa — Lei do Investimento Privado 10/18) · 1 verified requirement
Minimum investment: “Art. 2.º (Âmbito): 'A presente Lei aplica-se a investimentos privados de qualquer valor' (This Law applies to private investments of any value).” — lex.ao, 2026-07-07
Visto de Trabalho · 1 verified requirement
Requirement: “Decreto Presidencial 20/19 Tabela item 13: 'Visto de Trabalho — USD 250,00' (≈ €232). Taxa territorial Decreto 21/19 item 6: AOA 76.250 (≈ €83). Prorrogação Decreto 21/19 item 14: AOA 38.125 (≈ €41).” — sme.gov.ao
Autorização de Residência Permanente (Permanent Residence — 10 years of consecutive temporary residence) · 1 verified requirement
Requirement: “Decreto Presidencial 21/19 Tabela item 5 (Cartão de Residência Permanente): AOA 30.500 (≈ €33). Renovação Decreto 21/19 item 30: AOA 15.250 (≈ €17).” — maptss.gov.ao
Visto de Curta Duração · 1 verified requirement
Requirement: “Preço vigente do Consulado Geral de Angola em Lisboa: EUR 270,80 (site oficial atual, supera a tabela do Decreto 20/19 de 2019 que gerou o valor guardado).” — consuladoangolalisboa.pt, 2026-07-08
Visto de Permanência Temporária (Temporary Stay Visa — Religious / NGO / Researcher / Family) · 1 verified requirement
Requirement: “Decreto Presidencial 20/19 Tabela item 11: 'Visto de Permanência Temporária — USD 150,00' (≈ €139). Taxa territorial Decreto 21/19 item 9: AOA 45.250 (≈ €49).” — sme.gov.ao
Lei sobre o Direito de Asilo e o Estatuto do Refugiado · 1 verified requirement
Requirement: “Art. 59.º verbatim: 'Gratuitidade e Urgência dos Processos' — os processos de asilo são gratuitos. (€0)” — sme.gov.ao
Visto de Trânsito · 1 verified requirement
Requirement: “Decreto Presidencial 20/19 de 14 de Janeiro, Tabela item 17: 'Visto de Trânsito — USD 50,00' (≈ €46).” — sme.gov.ao
Autorização de Residência Temporária (Temporary Residence Authorisation — 2-year, indefinitely renewable) · 1 verified requirement
Requirement: “Decreto Presidencial 21/19 Tabela item 3 (Cartão de Residência Temporária Tipo A) e item 4 (Tipo B): AOA 30.500 (≈ €33). Renovação Decreto 21/19 itens 28-29: AOA 15.250 (≈ €17). NB: pré-requisito é o Visto para Fixação de Residência (AO-R-001, €185 consular).” — maptss.gov.ao
Frequently Asked Questions
How many visa pathways does Angola have?
Our database tracks 21 visa pathways for Angola across 15 categories, the largest being Naturalisation & Citizenship, Family Reunification, Ancestry & Descent. Each entry links to a named source — 40% direct to an official government portal, the rest to a named embassy or professional reference while we complete direct verification.
What is the average salary in Angola?
The average gross salary in Angola is EUR 111 per month. The statutory minimum wage is EUR 69 per month.
How much does rent cost in Angola?
A one-bedroom apartment in Angola averages EUR 420 per month, and a three-bedroom apartment averages EUR 850 per month.
What is the top income tax rate in Angola?
The top personal income tax rate in Angola is 25%. The standard VAT rate is 14%.
How long does it take to qualify for citizenship in Angola?
Among the pathways we track, the Aquisição da Nacionalidade por Casamento (Citizenship by Marriage to Angolan, 5-year minimum) lists 5 years to citizenship. Timelines vary by route and personal circumstances — check the official source for your case.
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