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Angola travel advice
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Angola travel guide - essential info
Below is a beginner's guide to Angola with essential travel facts such as dominant language spoken, typical flight time from the UK and the local currency. You can also check whether visas are required and what plug adapter you need to pack.
| Angola - quick facts | |
|---|---|
| Time difference | UK +1 hour |
| Language(s) | Portuguese |
| Currency | Angolan Kwanza |
| Electricity | C + F plug (220V) |
| Driving side | Right |
| Visa✝ | Yes |
Why visit Angola?
Considering a holiday to the Angola? Here are some of the very good reasons it makes such a wonderful holiday destination be it for culture or nature to ensure you get the most out of your 2025/2026 escape.
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✝ = requirements for UK travellers.
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Angola weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum daytime temperature °C |  30 |
31 |
31 |
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 29 |
 26 |
 24 |
24 |
26 |
27 |
29 |
29 |
| Hours of sunshine (daily) | ||||||||||||
| Days with some rainfall |  2 |
3 |
 7 |
9 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
3 |
| Sea temperature °C |  26 |
27 |
 28 |
27 |
 25 |
 23 |
 21 |
20 |
22 |
24 |
26 |
26 |
The Angola weather guide shows long term monthly averages for Luanda.
Angola travel advice
Check the latest travel advice on visiting Angola from official government sources (in english) from around the world including entry requirements and travel restrictions.
- UK traveller advice for Angola - UK FCDO
- Irish traveller advice for Angola - Department of Foreign Affairs, Ireland
- Canadian travel advice for Angola - Government of Canada
- US travel advisories for Angola - US Department of State
- Safe travel advisories for Angola - Ministry of Foreign Affairs, New Zealand
- Smarter traveller advice for Angola - Department of Foreign Affairs, Australia
Learn more about the current safety and security risks from terrorism, natural disasters and more. Read about the local laws and customs to consider when travelling around Angola.
Note: UK FCDO - UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
FCDO travel advice
Angola travel health
Find out more about staying safe when travelling to Angola with the latest guidance on required vaccinations and recommended medication to take with you.
- Vaccines & medicines for Angola - CDC
- Health & vaccinations for Angola - TravelHealthPro, NaTHNac
- How to stay safe & healthy in Angola - Fit for Travel, Public Health Scotland
Check out the general travel tips for staying safe and healthy in Angola, risks of preventable diseases and what to pack.
Note: CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Angola covid live updates
Check the latest live updates on Covid-19 in Angola with the vaccination requirements, current available statistics and up-to-date travel advice from government agencies.
- Coronavirus timeline in Angola - Our World in Data
Angola travel features
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Angola FAQs
Read our frequently asked questions about travelling to Angola including the current entry restrictions, covid rules, driving side, electrical plugs used and much more.
Are there entry restrictions to Angola due to Covid-19?
Angola is open to fully vaccinated travellers only from the UK.
Negative PCR test results and proof of full Covid-19 vaccination required for arrivals from the UK.
Do I need to quarantine in the UK if I travel from Angola?
You do not need to quarantine on arrival in the UK from Angola. The UK no longer requires a passenger locator form, Covid-19 test or proof of vaccination.
What is the time difference between Angola and the UK?
The time difference between Angola and the UK is UK time+1 hour.
What is the main language spoken in Angola?
What is the currency in Angola?
The currency in Angola is the Angolan Kwanza (AOA).
Which plugs are used in Angola?
Angola uses electrical plug type C + F (220 Volts).
Which side of the road do they drive on in Angola?
They drive on the right side of the road in Angola.
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