COVID-19 Precautionary Measures in Angola (25 November Update)

Can a resident enter the country?

• Yes

• Citizens and residents are allowed to enter.

Can a foreigner enter the country?

• No with exceptions

• Foreign nationals travelling for business reasons, medical evacuations, humanitarian reasons, and essential workers may enter.

Is a test required on arrival?

• Yes

• A test may be conducted on the 7th day of quarantine.

Is a test certificate allowed?

• Yes

• Test certificates issued outside of Angola are accepted. They must be printed and issued in either English or Portuguese to be considered valid.

Test certificate required?

• Yes

• Anyone arriving must have a negative COVID-19 PCR test certificate issued within 72 hours before arrival.

• The Angolan government requires proof of a negative serological (rapid) COVID-19 test 72 hours prior to boarding domestic flights.

Is quarantine required on arrival?

• Yes

• Incoming travellers must undergo a mandatory quarantine for 7 days and will be released once they have a negative COVID-19 test result.

Entry form required?

• Yes

• All incoming passengers will be required to complete an advance passenger information form at least 72 hours prior to their entry in Angola, available here.

Airline restrictions

• Moderate

• Domestic and international flight services have resumed.

• Domestic flying requires a negative certificate.

Border restrictions

• Significant

• All borders are closed, except for citizens and residents. The country is closed for tourism.

• Land borders are closed for all but commercial transport.

Curfew restrictions

• Moderate

• The government of Angola recommends staying indoors and away from public areas from 22:00 and 05:00.

• There is no nationwide curfew.

• The State of Public Calamity has been extended until 22 December.

• Luanda Province and Canzego municipality are under quarantine.

Social distancing restrictions

• Moderate

• Public gatherings are limited to 10 people in public areas and 15 people at home.

Internal travel restrictions

• Moderate

• Public transport is operating with limited capacity and is allowed to operate from 05:00 to 20:00 (local time).

• Inter-city and interprovincial movements are allowed only for commercial activity. Entry and exit to and from Luanda province, Kwanza Norte province, and Canzego municipality remain prohibited. Anyone allowed to leave will be tested for COVID-19. Those who need to enter or leave will have to request approval here.

Non-essential shops open?

• Yes

• Non-essential shops are open.

• Local markets are open but may have restricted hours.

• Commercial facilities (including canteens) are open from 07:00 to 20:00.

Accommodations open?

• Yes

• Guesthouses and hotels are operating.

Restaurants open?

• Yes

• Restaurants are open with limited capacity and can seat customers from 06:00 until 16:00. Restaurants can offer takeaway services until 22:00 (local time).

Beaches and tourism sites open?

• No

• Access to beaches is prohibited until at least 22 December.

Museums and heritage sites open?

• Yes

• Museums, theatres and similar institutions are allowed to reopen with limited capacity.

Personal care services open?

• Yes

• Personal care services are open.

Places of worship open?

• Yes

• Places of worship are open.

Events allowed?

• Yes with exceptions

• Activities and meetings, religious gatherings on-premises must not exceed 50 percent of the premise’s capacity and a maximum of 150 people.

• Burials can take place with a maximum of 10 participants. If the cause of death is COVID-19, a maximum of 5 participants may gather.

Masks required in public?

• Yes

• Wearing a mask is required in public places and on public transport.

Other

• Individual and group exercise is permitted between the hours of 05:30 to 07:30 and then again between the hours of 17:30 to 19:30. Groups exercising together are limited to no more than five people. Everyone is encouraged to adhere to social distancing.

• Student visas, investor visas, expired residency permits and temporary stay visas issued by Angolan authorities will be accepted for entry until 31 December 2020.

• Stores, including supermarkets, are open until 20:00.

النصيحة

The COVID-19 epidemic is changing constantly worldwide. This information is subject to change as the situation evolves. Travel and border restrictions may change with little or no notice. Some countries are beginning to remove some restrictions gradually. Follow all instructions issued by the local authorities. Check with your airline, booking agent, or country’s embassy for information on your specific travel plans.