Angola Visa
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Important Information
The Embassy of Angola requires that all applicants provide their fingerprints at the submission of the visa application. Upon receipt of your visa application CIBTvisas will:
- Examine your supporting documents and completed forms to ensure your application is accurate, complete and ready for submission
- Collect your passport after your visa has been issued
Please keep in mind that the Embassy operating procedure only allows submissions and fingerprinting on Mondays and Tuesdays from 9AM to 1PM; this procedure being recently implemented at the Embassy, please be advised that processing times cannot be guaranteed at the moment
Business Travel Requirements for an Angola Visa for Swiss Citizens
Passport
The applicant's actual passport. The passport must:
- Have two blank facing visa pages
- Be valid for one year beyond exit date
Photograph
You must provide a photograph. Upload your photo and we will print it to the exact specifications required for this visa. Follow https://cibtvisas.ch/photo-service to upload your photo.
Alternatively, you may provide two colour, passport type photographs that meet the following strict criteria: be taken within the last three months against a white background and printed on high quality photo paper; be 35mm by 45mm in size; be identical; provide the full frontal view of your head with your face centered in the middle and displaying a neutral (non-smiling) expression. You may wear neither spectacles nor headwear except for religious purposes. Your photographs should not be affixed to your application and may not display evidence of adhesive or staples.
Copy of Passport Identification Page
A clear colour photocopy of the information page(s) from the applicant's passportBusiness Introduction Letter
You must provide an original Business Introduction Letter from the applicant's Swiss employer. Be certain your letter meets the specific requirements of the consulate by using our Digital Business Introduction Letter. Visit https://cibtvisas.ch/bcl-order to get started.
Alternatively, please use the sample Business Introduction Letter provided here using the exact language and format provided in order to prevent a rejection and possible delays with your visa request.
All Business Introduction Letters must be addressed to the Embassy or Consulate. The address of the diplomatic mission can be found hereLetter of Invitation
A letter of invitation from the company the applicant is visiting. A copy is acceptable. This letter must:
- Be translated into Portuguese by an official translator
- Be legalised by the local authorities
- Be on company letterhead paper
- Include the name of the applicant
- State the purpose of journey
- State the date of entry
- Specify the requested number of entries and the length of visa required
Company Registration Document
A copy of the Angolan Commercial Register (Alvará Comercial)Proof of Financial Means
A copy of a recent bank statement showing a minimum credit balance of CHF 50.00 per day of stayProof of Travel Arrangements
A copy of the flight confirmation showing onward/return travel departing from Switzerland
Proof of Paid Taxes
Copy of the annual tax declaration receipt (Documento de Arrecadacao de Receitas) from the company to be visited in AngolaYellow Fever Certificate
One copy of yellow fever certificate
Visa Application Form(s)
One fully completed and signed application form
CIBTvisas Order Confirmation
For orders placed on the CIBTvisas website, a copy of the Online Order Confirmation which is sent to you via email, must be submitted.
For all other orders, and where applicable, a completed CIBTvisas Visa Order Form which can be found in the CIBTvisas Application Pack should be submitted.
Please note that all card payments will only be made upon completion of the visa application process.
Important Information
The Embassy of Angola requires that all applicants provide their fingerprints at the submission of the visa application. Upon receipt of your visa application CIBTvisas will:
- Examine your supporting documents and completed forms to ensure your application is accurate, complete and ready for submission
- Collect your passport after your visa has been issued
Please keep in mind that the Embassy operating procedure only allows submissions and fingerprinting on Mondays and Tuesdays from 9AM to 1PM; this procedure being recently implemented at the Embassy, please be advised that processing times cannot be guaranteed at the moment
Tourist Travel Requirements for an Angola Visa for Swiss Citizens
Visa May Not Be Required
Visa exempt for a stay of up to 90 days. The traveller must:- Not exceed a stay of 30 days per trip
- Hold a passport valid at least six months on entry with one blank visa page
- Hold proof of sufficient funds
- Hold proof of onward/return airline tickets
- Hold documents showing proof of purpose of trip
- Hold all documents required for the next destination
- Confirm with their airline that boarding will be permitted without a visa as these conditions are subject to change
Passport
The applicant's actual passport. The passport must:
- Have two blank facing visa pages
- Be valid for one year beyond exit date
Photograph
You must provide a photograph. Upload your photo and we will print it to the exact specifications required for this visa. Follow https://cibtvisas.ch/photo-service to upload your photo.
Alternatively, you may provide two colour, passport type photographs that meet the following strict criteria: be taken within the last three months against a white background and printed on high quality photo paper; be 35mm by 45mm in size; be identical; provide the full frontal view of your head with your face centered in the middle and displaying a neutral (non-smiling) expression. You may wear neither spectacles nor headwear except for religious purposes. Your photographs should not be affixed to your application and may not display evidence of adhesive or staples.
Copy of Passport Identification Page
A clear colour photocopy of the information page(s) from the applicant's passportProof of Employment
An original letter of employment from the applicant's Switzerland employer. Students must submit a letter with similar content from their college/university. This letter must:
- Be on company letterhead paper
- Include the name of the applicant
- Include the start date and position held in the company
- Confirm that the applicant is an employee of the company
- Specify the purpose of journey
- State the applicant's expected date of leave and return to work date
- Include the company registration number
- Be signed by the applicant's supervisor or the company's HR department
- Be translated into Portuguese by an official translator
- Be legalised by the local authorities
Proof of Financial Means
A copy of a recent bank statement showing a minimum credit balance of CHF 50.00 per day of stayProof of Travel Arrangements
A copy of the flight confirmation showing onward/return travel departing from Switzerland
Yellow Fever Certificate
One copy of yellow fever certificate
Visa Application Form(s)
One fully completed and signed application form
CIBTvisas Order Confirmation
For orders placed on the CIBTvisas website, a copy of the Online Order Confirmation which is sent to you via email, must be submitted.
For all other orders, and where applicable, a completed CIBTvisas Visa Order Form which can be found in the CIBTvisas Application Pack should be submitted.
Please note that all card payments will only be made upon completion of the visa application process.
