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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

Safety
61/100 (average)
Cost of Living
€628/mo
Healthcare
18/100 (limited)
Career
37/100 (limited)
English Level
Very Low
Visa Pathways
21

Overview

Population
36,170,961
Capital
Luanda
Currency
AOA Kz
Language
Portuguese
Timezone
UTC+01:00
GDP per Capita
$2,666
Unemployment
14%

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)

ProgrammeMin IncomeFeeDurationProcessing
Visto de Trabalho€23212 mo15d

Investment / Golden Visa (1)

ProgrammeMin IncomeFeeDurationProcessing
Visto de Investidor (Investor Visa — Lei do Investimento Privado 10/18)24 mo

Study (1)

ProgrammeMin IncomeFeeDurationProcessing
Visto de Estudo€13912 mo

Research & Academia (1)

ProgrammeMin IncomeFeeDurationProcessing
Visto de Permanência Temporária (Temporary Stay Visa — Religious / NGO / Researcher / Family)€13912 mo15d

Family Reunification (2)

ProgrammeMin IncomeFeeDurationProcessing
Reagrupamento Familiar (Family Reunification — Residence Holder's Family)€3324 mo30d
Visto de Permanência Temporária — Cônjuge de Cidadão Angolano (Spouse of Angolan National)€13912 mo

Spouse & Partner (1)

ProgrammeMin IncomeFeeDurationProcessing
Aquisição da Nacionalidade por Casamento (Citizenship by Marriage to Angolan, 5-year minimum)€060d

Ancestry & Descent (2)

ProgrammeMin IncomeFeeDurationProcessing
Aquisição da Nacionalidade por Adopção
Nacionalidade Originária por Filiação (Birthright Citizenship — Angolan Parent)

Birthright (1)

ProgrammeMin IncomeFeeDurationProcessing
Outros Casos de Aquisição — Apátridas Nascidos em Angola (Citizenship for Stateless Persons Born in Angola)€012 mo10d

General Residence (2)

ProgrammeMin IncomeFeeDurationProcessing
Visto de Curta Duração€741 mo
Visto para Fixação de Residência€1853 mo

Permanent Settlement (2)

ProgrammeMin IncomeFeeDurationProcessing
Autorização de Residência Permanente (Permanent Residence — 10 years of consecutive temporary residence)€3330d
Autorização de Residência Temporária (Temporary Residence Authorisation — 2-year, indefinitely renewable)€3324 mo30d

Naturalisation & Citizenship (3)

ProgrammeMin IncomeFeeDurationProcessing
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)

ProgrammeMin IncomeFeeDurationProcessing
Medical Treatment Visa€466 mo

Business Visit (1)

ProgrammeMin IncomeFeeDurationProcessing
Visto de Fronteira€331 mo

Tourism & Short Stay (1)

ProgrammeMin IncomeFeeDurationProcessing
Visto de Turismo€651 mo10d

Transit (1)

ProgrammeMin IncomeFeeDurationProcessing
Visto de Trânsito€461 mo
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Cost of Living

ItemAngolaW. Europe AvgDiff
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%
Baseline monthly cost (1BR rent + groceries + transport + utilities)
€628/mo

Salary & Employment

Average Salary
€111
EUR/month gross
Minimum Wage
€69
EUR/month gross
Unemployment
14%
SectorMedian (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)
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Tax

Tax System
Progressive
Top Income Rate
25%
Effective Rate @€90k
8%
VAT
14%
Net Monthly @€90k
€6,133

Healthcare

Healthcare Index
18/100
System Type
mixed
Spending per Capita
$76
Life Expectancy
64.8 years
Emergency Number
112
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Education

Total Universities
22
UniversityQS RankEnglish ProgsTuition (Intl)
Universidade Agostinho Neto12€2,500
Universidade Católica de Angola8€3,200
Universidade Jean Piaget de Angola10€2,800
Universidade Independente de Angola6€2,400
Universidade Lusófona de Angola14€3,100

Practical Info

Banking

Wise: No   N26: No
Access difficulty: high

Driving

Drives on: right

Phone & Internet

Operators: Unitel
Internet: 12.8 Mbps

Credentials

Recognition: Case_by_case

Quality of Life

Safety
61
Climate
tropical
23°C summer / 21°C winter
English Proficiency
Very Low
Score: 32/100
Expat Satisfaction
5.2/10
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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.

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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