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Angola


This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Local Travel section (flooding information) and Local Laws and Customs (drink laws) sections. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
We advise against all but essential travel to North and South Lunda Provinces, where you may be subject to movement restrictions or detention, and the interior of Cabinda Province, where there continue to be reports of violent incidents.


You should only travel to areas of Angola outside Luanda in the company of persons or organisations experienced in local conditions, as travel can be difficult and dangerous. See the Local Travel section of this advice for more details.


There is a high level of crime in Luanda. You should not walk around Luanda after dark. See the Crime section of this travel advice for more details.


Significant changes were made to Angolan visa regulations in November 2007. You must obtain a valid visa before travelling to Angola otherwise you will be detained at the airport and subsequently deported. This process may take several days. Detention conditions are very basic.


Most visits to Angola are trouble-free. The main type of problem for which British nationals required consular assistance in 2007 was in relation to passports and identity documents. You should carry a certified copy of your passport and/or identity documents at all times.


There is a low threat from terrorism. But you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks which could be in public areas, including those frequented by expatriates and foreign travellers.


We strongly recommend that you obtain comprehensive travel and medical insurance before travelling. You should check any exclusions, and that your policy covers you for all the activities you want to undertake. See the General (Insurance) section of this advice and Travel Insurance for more details.
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