Residence in Angola: permits and requirements
Living legally in Angola is possible through 4 permit types: work, investment, study, family. Each program has its own requirements; below are the duration, renewal, costs and documentation according to the country's official sources.
Work and residence visa (visto de trabalho)
Residence type #1 of 4
Residence visa based on an employment relationship under Law 13/19; with a contract or promise of employment, it allows establishing residence and obtaining the SME residence authorization.
Requirements
- Employment contract or promissory contract with an Angolan entity
- Commitment to respect Angolan laws and means of subsistence
- Passport registration with a minimum validity of one year
- Residence fixation visa + temporary/ordinary/permanent residence authorization permit depending on activity
- Work: visaed contract, means of subsistence, insurance, medical and registry certificates
- PALOP/CPLP: special residence regime
Documentation
- Form
- Passport
- Translated employment contract
- Criminal record certificate
- Medical certificate
- Endorsed employment contract or proof of activity
- Medical and background check certificates
- Travel/assistance insurance
Frequently asked questions about residence in Angola
How many types of residence permits are there in Angola?
Angola offers 4 residence permit types, grouped into the categories work, investment, study, family. Each permit has its own requirements, duration and documentation, detailed in this fact sheet according to the country's official sources.
How long do residence permits in Angola last?
Durations vary by permit type: 12 months extendable in equal periods for as long as the employment lasts (Lei 13/19, work visa); 2 years extendable (temporary residence authorization for investment, Lei 13/19); 1 year, extendable until the end of studies; Same as the holder's (renewable). The exact details of each type appear in the corresponding fact sheet.
Can residence permits in Angola be renewed?
Yes. All residence permit types of Angola (4 in total) are renewable before their expiration, according to the rules of each program.
What documentation is usually required to reside in Angola?
Although each permit requires its own file, the most recurrent documents are: Passport; Certificado de antecedentes penales; Contrato de trabajo; Tasas. The complete list by residence type appears in each fact sheet, together with the corresponding official link.
Does residence in Angola lead to nationality?
Yes, through the Naturalization by residence pathway, which requires 10 years of legal residence. The complete requirements are in the nationality fact sheet of Angola.
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