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Temporary Stay Visa for Spouse of Angolan Citizen

12 facts quoted from the official source

Temporary stay and potential residence route for the foreign spouse of an Angolan citizen.

Route type
Family
Can bring
spouse
from the official record
Requirements
4
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

4 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Marriage Certificate RequiredThe implementing procedure requires marriage evidence.
  • Spouse Must Be Angolan CitizenThe sponsoring spouse must be an Angolan citizen.
  • Spouse Nationality Evidence RequiredEvidence of the spouse's Angolan nationality is required.
  • Residence Application Window YearsThe law provides a two-year window for this residence application.
Also stated by the source
  • Eligibility summaryArticle 56 separately lists the spouse of an Angolan citizen.
  • Entries allowedThe visa permits multiple entries.
  • Official source basisArticle 56 separately lists the spouse of an Angolan citizen.
  • Report summaryArticle 56 separately lists the spouse of an Angolan citizen.
  • Residence Conversion PossibleThe spouse ground can support a later residence application.
  • Work and study rightsThe spouse-of-citizen ground is among the temporary-stay grounds permitted to work.
Family

Who you can bring

spouse
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Validity
2 proven from the official source.
  • Maximum Initial Stay DaysThe initial stay may be up to 365 days.
  • Valid Marriage RequiredThe applicant must be legally married to the Angolan citizen.
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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Angola?
The official source states: Temporary stay and potential residence route for the foreign spouse of an Angolan citizen.
02Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: spouse.

Every answer is quoted from the official sme.gov.ao page for this route, last read 2026-07-26.

We checked 12 points against the official source; 12 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

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Fees and processing time are not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source sme.gov.aoLast read 2026-07-26 Every quote on this page is from this Angola government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-26 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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