Work Visa
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 365 days
- Processing time
- 60-90 business days (legal timeline 15 days, actual 2-3 months)
- Fee
- $250 USD
- Validity
- One year, renewable based on employment contract duration
- Entry
- Single entry
Work contract must detail position, duration, and salary. All documents must be translated to Portuguese. Company must maintain at least 70% local workforce.
Eligibility
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Employment
Must possess professional, technical, or scientific skills not available in Angola. Company workforce must include at least 70% local workers
Required status: Work contract from Angola-based company
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Criminal record
Must provide clean criminal record certificate from country of residence.
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6
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Photo
Count: 1; Specifications: Recent color passport-sized photo
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Invitation letter
Host requirements: Formal letter from Angola-based company addressed to Angolan Consulate/Embassy
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Police clearance
Validity months: 6
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Medical certificate
Provide medical evidence from a recognised doctor or clinic when the route asks for health confirmation.
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Angola work visa application form
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Work contract
Provide a signed job offer, contract or assignment letter showing the role, dates and employer.
Must be notarized: No; Must be translated: No
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International vaccination card
Required vaccinations: Yellow fever vaccination certificate mandatory; Validity months: 120
How to apply
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Document gathering
Gather all required documents including work contract, criminal record, and medical certificates
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Document submission
Submit application to Angolan Consulate/Embassy with all documents translated to Portuguese
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Fee payment
Pay work visa processing fee
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Processing wait
Wait for work visa processing (legal timeline 15 days, actual 2-3 months)
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Visa collection
Collect approved work visa from embassy