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Advisories are split — elevated caution.

10 governments of 11 advise increased caution; 1 government advises against non-essential travel. Check individual sources.

For informational purposes only — always verify with official government sources before travel.

United States
United States
Exercise Increased Caution
Level 2
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…
Canada
Canada
Exercise Increased Caution
Level 2
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.
Ireland
Ireland
Exercise Increased Caution
Level 2
Exercise a high degree of caution in Angola.
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Exercise Increased Caution
Level 2
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. FCDO…
New Zealand
New Zealand
Exercise Increased Caution
Level 2
There are more significant safety or security concerns than you would usually find in New Zealand because of the threat of violent crime. Other things that New Zealanders travelling or living in…
Netherlands
Netherlands
Exercise Increased Caution
Level 2
Caution: safety risks in Angola.
France
France
Exercise Increased Caution
Level 2
Exercise a high degree of caution in Angola.
Germany
Germany
Exercise Increased Caution
Level 2
Exercise a high degree of caution in Angola.
Poland
Poland
Exercise Increased Caution
Level 2
Exercise increased caution in Angola.
Taiwan
Taiwan
Avoid Non-Essential Travel
Cites extradition risk to China for Taiwanese nationals
Level 3
Avoid non-essential travel to Angola.
South Korea
South Korea
Avoid Non-Essential Travel
Level 3
Refrain from non-essential travel to Angola.
Japan
Japan
Exercise Increased Caution
Level 2
(No specific region provided)

For informational purposes only — always verify with official government sources before travel.

United StatesUnited States passportVisa-free · 30 days
CanadaCanada passportVisa-free · 30 days
IrelandIreland passportVisa-free · 30 days
United KingdomUnited Kingdom passportVisa-free · 30 days
New ZealandNew Zealand passportVisa-free · 30 days
NetherlandsNetherlands passportVisa-free · 30 days
FranceFrance passportVisa-free · 30 days
GermanyGermany passportVisa-free · 30 days
PolandPoland passportVisa-free · 30 days
TaiwanTaiwan passportVisa required
South KoreaSouth Korea passportVisa-free · 30 days
JapanJapan passportVisa-free · 30 days

Where the governments disagree on Angola

The governments do not agree on Angola. South Korea stands alone at level 3 (reconsider non-essential travel), while the other 10 governments sit lower, all at level 2. A single outlier usually means one of two things: that government knows something specific about its own citizens' exposure, or its assessment has not caught up with the others.

Currency varies between sources. New Zealand's is the oldest assessment of Angola on file, last revised in November 2024, while the rest have been reviewed more recently.

The warnings for Angola are not uniform across the country. 16 distinct areas are singled out by at least one government. Among them: Luanda greater metropolitan area and Cabinda. At least one government advises against non-essential travel to a specific area while taking a softer line on the country overall.

The level 3 rating from South Korea carries practical weight even if your own government is more relaxed — insurers commonly price against, or exclude, travel contrary to official advice, so the rating that matters most is the one issued for your passport.

Derived from 11 government assessments for Angola, most recently reviewed in October 2026.

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Luanda
A booming coastal capital where Portuguese colonial forts meet modern glass skyscrapers. The Ilha de Luanda peninsula has popular beach bars and seafood restaurants.
Huambo
Angola's highland city with cool climate and colonial-era railway architecture. The Benguela Railway connects it to the Atlantic coast through dramatic scenery.
Lobito
A port city with one of Africa's most scenic natural harbors and a palm-lined spit. Fresh seafood restaurants line the waterfront Restinga beach strip.
Benguela
A laid-back coastal city with Portuguese colonial churches and nearby desert landscapes. The offshore waters are excellent for sport fishing year-round.
Lubango
Home to the Cristo Rei statue overlooking the dramatic Tundavala Gap cliff edge. The cool highland climate makes it a refreshing escape from the coast.