Is It Safe to Travel to Angola in 2026?
Angola - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Last updated: · Source: U.S. Department of State
Angola, officially the Republic of Angola, is a country on the western coast of Southern Africa. It is the second-largest Portuguese-speaking (Lusophone) country after Brazil in both total area and population and is the seventh-largest country in Africa.
Is It Safe to Travel to Angola in 2026?
Angola is currently rated Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution by the U.S. Department of State. Exercise increased caution in Angola due to crime, health, unrest, and landmines. Petty crime, assaults, and armed robberies are common, while other crimes like burglary occur less frequently. Medical services in Angola are limited, and even minor health issues may require medical evacuation at the traveler's expense. Demonstrations related to the local political situation may occur with little notice, disrupting transportation and essential services. Landmines and unexploded ordnance exist throughout Angola, with some areas marked and others potentially unmarked.
Key concerns cited in the advisory:
- crime
- health
- civil_unrest
- other
The overall security situation has been worsening recently. Contributing factors: Demonstrations related to the local political situation may occur with little notice, disrupting transportation and essential services., Weak rule of law indicators - higher risk of arbitrary enforcement..
Traveler Impact
Solo travelers face significant risks from petty crime and armed robberies, especially in urban areas like Luanda, where street crime is prevalent.
Business travelers may encounter disruptions due to civil unrest and limited medical services, but can rely on established hotel and transport options in major cities.
Families with children must be cautious due to limited healthcare access and the risk of diseases such as malaria and waterborne illnesses, necessitating careful planning.
Remote workers may find decent connectivity in urban areas, but should avoid rural regions where infrastructure is lacking and health risks are higher.
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of State, the CDC, the World Bank Worldwide Governance Indicators, and Freedom House. All sources are updated regularly and cross-referenced to provide a composite safety picture for Angola.
Regional Safety Breakdown
▶Level 3 — Reconsider Travel1 region
▶Luanda greater metropolitan area
Reconsider travel to the Luanda greater metropolitan area due to risk of crime. Armed robbery, armed assaults, purse snatchings, and thefts from residences and businesses are common. Carjackings occur, but with less frequency. Local law enforcement has limited ability to respond to serious crimes. Review our information on Travel to High-Risk Areas. Review our information on Crime Abroad and for Victims of Crime. Do not physically resist any robbery attempt. Use caution when walking in public ar
Angola has 1 distinct regions with varying advisory levels. Risk conditions differ significantly by area.
▶Safety and Stability Ratings
Threat Severity (0-10 scale)
Angola has an overall threat severity of 4.5 out of 10. Crime risk is rated 6.0/10, terrorism risk 0.0/10, and kidnapping risk 0.0/10.
Governance Indicators (World Bank, percentile)
Political Stability▶
Measures the likelihood that the government will be destabilized or overthrown by unconstitutional or violent means, including politically-motivated violence and terrorism. Higher percentile means greater stability.
Rule of Law▶
Captures perceptions of the extent to which agents have confidence in and abide by the rules of society, including the quality of contract enforcement, property rights, the police, and the courts, as well as the likelihood of crime and violence.
Control of Corruption▶
Captures perceptions of the extent to which public power is exercised for private gain, including both petty and grand forms of corruption, as well as capture of the state by elites and private interests.
Government Effectiveness▶
Captures perceptions of the quality of public services, the quality of the civil service and the degree of its independence from political pressures, the quality of policy formulation and implementation, and the credibility of the government's commitment to such policies.
Regulatory Quality▶
Captures perceptions of the ability of the government to formulate and implement sound policies and regulations that permit and promote private sector development.
Voice & Accountability▶
Captures perceptions of the extent to which a country's citizens are able to participate in selecting their government, as well as freedom of expression, freedom of association, and a free media.
Data from World Bank Worldwide Governance Indicators (2023).
Freedom Status: Not Free — scored 28/100 by Freedom House (2024). View full freedom profile →
▶Entry Requirements and Health
Entry Information
Visa
Check embassy for details
Currency
Kwanza (AOA)
Language
Portuguese
Vaccinations
Required:
- Yellow Fever: Vaccine is required for all arriving travelers ≥9 months old.
Recommended:
⚠ Malaria Risk: high
Recommended medications: Atovaquone-proguanil, doxycycline, mefloquine, tafenoquine
Active health notices:
- alertGlobal Polio: Some international destinations have circulating poliovirus. Before any international travel, make sure you are up to date on your polio vaccines.
- watchGlobal Measles: Measles cases are rising in many countries around the world. All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine.
Vaccination data sourced from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Consult a travel health professional before your trip.
Common Questions About Traveling to Angola
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More Angola Data
Not Free — 28/100 on the Freedom House index.
Governance indicators including rule of law, corruption control, and regulatory quality.
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