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Angola Visa Requirements for Samoa Citizens

Visa required

Samoa passport holders need a visa for Angola, issued by an embassy or consulate before travel.

Source: Passport Index dataset — not yet confirmed against an official source.

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Tourism visa (applied for through the portal)

Embassy
Fee
36,600 AOA
Max stay
30 days
Extension
+30 days

The SME eVisa FAQ gives the visa fee as 36,600.00 KZ paid in cash at the border, and also says the visa can only be granted after a consulate visit that includes visa fee payment; the SME portal's home page says the visa processing fee is paid through the secure payment methods available. The FAQ also says the tourist visa must be used within 60 days following the date of issue.

Documents (4)
  • Copy of the passport data page
  • Photo with a white background
  • International vaccination certificate
  • Round-trip air ticket booking
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Tourist visa

Embassy
Max stay
30 days
Valid for
60 days
Extension
+30 days

Fee and processing time not published — confirm with the embassy or consulate before you apply.

What the Angola visa rules mean for Samoa travellers

Samoa citizens need a visa issued in advance by an embassy or consulate of Angola. Start the application several weeks before departure: you will typically need a passport valid for six months with blank pages, a completed application form, passport photos, a travel itinerary, proof of accommodation and of sufficient funds, and sometimes an invitation letter or bank statements.

The main option is the Tourism visa (applied for through the portal), which costs 36,600 AOA. Angola also offers Tourist visa — see the visa options above.

Documents to prepare

Whatever your visa status, Angola applies the same entry conditions to every traveller:

  • Passport validity: The SME eVisa FAQ's tourism-visa requirements ask for a passport with at least 6 months validity, and its form instructions ask for a passport valid for a minimum of one year with at least 4 empty pages. The UK Foreign …
  • Blank passport pages: Your passport needs at least 4 blank pages.
  • Vaccinations: Yellow fever: WHO lists Angola as requiring proof of yellow fever vaccination from all travellers aged 9 months or over.
  • Vaccinations: Malaria prophylaxis: The US CDC recommends that travellers to Angola take prescription medicine to prevent malaria, and WHO says malaria risk exists throughout the year in the entire country.

Angola entry rules compared

Angola lets 100 passports in without a visa and requires an embassy visa from 98. Overall the Samoa passport ranks #76 in the world with 81 visa-free destinations.

More travel options

Planning a longer trip in Africa? With a Samoa passport you can also visit 7 countries in the region without a visa, including Kenya, Lesotho, Mauritius, Eswatini, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

In the other direction, Angola citizens can visit Samoa visa-free for up to 90 days.

Flag of AngolaEntry requirements for Angola

Passport validity

6 months

The SME eVisa FAQ's tourism-visa requirements ask for a passport with at least 6 months validity, and its form instructions ask for a passport valid for a minimum of one year with at least 4 empty pages. The UK Foreign Office says your passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you arrive in Angola and have at least 2 blank pages.

SME — Angola eVisa portal: FAQ, eVISA (english version)✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026

Travel insurance

No official source we could read states whether travel insurance is required to enter Angola. The UK Foreign Office says to make sure you have adequate travel health insurance and accessible funds to cover the cost of any medical treatment abroad and repatriation.

UK FCDO travel advice — Angola health✓ Checked 4 Oct 2026

Return or onward ticket

The SME eVisa FAQ's tourism-visa requirements include a booking of a round-trip air ticket, and the SME portal lists a round-trip flight booking and an accommodation booking in Angola among the documents to prepare for a visa application. No official source we could read states a ticket requirement for visa-exempt visitors.

SME — Angola eVisa portal (evisa.ao): visa waiver and required documents✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026

Registration after arrival

48 hours

Tourist establishments, local accommodation and anyone hosting non-resident foreigners must declare it to the migration authority or the nearest police unit within 48 hours of the start of the stay. The guest register may be filed electronically or by an accommodation form sent daily to the Migration and Foreigners Service (SME). Failing to communicate the accommodation is fined Kz 17,072 to Kz 34,144.

Serviço de Migração e Estrangeiros (SME) — Diário da República I Série n.º 71 of 23 May 2019, Lei n.º 13/19 (Regime Jurídico dos Cidadãos Estrangeiros)✓ Checked 12 Oct 2026

Overstay penalties

30 days

Staying longer than authorised is a contravention punished by a fine of Kz 16,720 to Kz 114,400 per day, applied for no more than 30 days. After that period the foreigner is liable to expulsion with an entry ban, and return to Angola is conditional on paying the fine. The same fine applies when the overstay is detected on departure.

Serviço de Migração e Estrangeiros (SME) — Diário da República I Série n.º 79 of 8 June 2020, Decreto Presidencial n.º 163/20 (Regulamento da Lei sobre o Regime Jurídico dos Estrangeiros)✓ Checked 12 Oct 2026

Customs allowances

The UK Foreign Office says to declare cash or travellers cheques worth 5,000 US dollars or more (10,000 if you're a resident), for which you get a certified declaration; that you cannot take out more than 5,000 US dollars (10,000 if you're a resident) or its equivalent in any foreign currency; and that you can take out up to 50,000 kwanzas in cash in addition. The Government of Canada says kwanzas cannot be taken out of the country.

UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office — Angola travel advice: entry requirements✓ Checked 6 Oct 2026

Frequently asked questions

Do Samoan citizens need a visa for Angola?

Samoa passport holders need a visa for Angola, issued by an embassy or consulate before travel.

How much does a Angola visa cost for Samoa citizens?

Tourism visa (applied for through the portal): 36,600 AOA. Other options are listed in the visa types section on this page.

How do Samoa citizens apply for a Angola visa?

Apply at an embassy or consulate of Angola before you travel. Prepare a valid passport, a completed application form, photos and any supporting documents the embassy asks for.

How long must my passport be valid to enter Angola?

The SME eVisa FAQ's tourism-visa requirements ask for a passport with at least 6 months validity, and its form instructions ask for a passport valid for a minimum of one year with at least 4 empty pages. The UK Foreign Office says your passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you arrive in Angola and have at least 2 blank pages.

Data: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0); this answer comes from the Passport Index dataset (MIT). Entry rules can change — confirm with official sources before travel.

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