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Exercise a high degree of caution
Exercise a high degree of caution in Angola due to high levels of crime throughout the country, as well as the presence of landmines and unexploded ordnance on roads and bridges in certain areas.
Angola
Portuguese echoes through Angola’s Atlantic cities and highland towns, where rivers and coastlines shape daily movement.
Overview
Angola’s urban life, from Luanda to Benguela and Lubango, blends Portuguese with Kimbundu, Umbundu, and Bakongo influences. The country’s geography spans Atlantic beaches, interior highlands, and river valleys, each offering a distinct regional texture. Planning here means engaging with a layered linguistic and cultural landscape.
At a glance
Languages
- Portuguese(Official)
- Chokwe(Recognized)
- Kimbundu(Recognized)
- Umbundu(Recognized)
Population36,749,906
CurrencyAngolan Kwanza (AOA)
1 AOA = 0.001092 USD
1 USD = 915.61 AOA
Cost of living
Numbeo publishes these source indexes relative to New York City.
Cost of LivingPotentially much less expensiveSource category: All | 2026
RentPotentially much less expensiveSource category: Rent | 2026
GroceriesPotentially much less expensiveSource category: Grocery | 2026
RestaurantPotentially much less expensiveSource category: Restaurant | 2026
Local Purchasing PowerMuch stronger local purchasing powerSource category: Purchasing Power | 2026
Sources
- Numbeo Cost of Living Index
Quality of life
Quality of LifeStrongSource category: Quality Of Life | 2026 | Overall quality of life index
SafetyLimitedSource category: Safety | 2026 | Safety index (100 = safest)
HealthcareLimitedSource category: Healthcare | 2026 | Healthcare quality index (100 = best healthcare)
PollutionHighSource category: Pollution | 2026 | Pollution index (100 = most polluted)
TrafficHighSource category: Traffic | 2026 | Overall traffic index (considers time + inefficiency + CO2)
Sources
- Numbeo Cost of Living Index
Entry requirements
Visa and residency reference data is available for Tourist / Visa Waiver.
Tourist / Visa Waiver
- SME e-Visa
Angola SME e-Visa online application route. The official SME portal links travelers to online visa registration and the application form records the airport or border of arrival before security verification.
Languages
- Portuguese(Official)25,632,000 speakers
- Chokwe(Recognized)2,340,000 speakers
- Kimbundu(Recognized)2,808,000 speakers
- Umbundu(Recognized)8,280,000 speakers
Sources
- Country language reference
Safety
3 source-backed travel advisories are available for Angola.
United Kingdom
FCDO advises against all but essential travel
Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). 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.
United States
Level 2Exercise increased caution
Exercise increased caution in Angola due to crime, health, unrest, and landmines. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Reconsider Travel to the Luanda greater metropolitan area due to risk of crime. Crime Petty crime, assaults, and armed robberies are common. Other crimes, like burglary, occur, but with less frequency. Health Medical services in Angola are limited. Adequate trauma and ambulance services are not widely available. Even a minor health issue may require medical evacuation at the traveler’s expense. Unrest Demonstrations related to the local political situation may occur with little notice. They may disrupt transportation and other essential services. Landmines Landmines and unexploded ordnance exist throughout Angola. Many locations with unexploded landmines and ordnance are marked. However, some may be unmarked or hard to spot.
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